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A unique, non-profit, economic development organization

A unique, non-profit, economic development organization. Who we are. Centers of Excellence Advanced Technology Education and Workforce Strategies Energy Solutions Information T echnology . What we do.

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A unique, non-profit, economic development organization

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  1. A unique, non-profit, economic development organization Who we are Centers of Excellence • Advanced Technology • Education and Workforce • Strategies • Energy Solutions • Information Technology What we do Lead and partner with industry, academia and government regionally and nationally to research and develop innovative solutions that help organizations succeed. Leading. Partnering. Inspiring innovation for your success.

  2. Mission & Vision Mission Provide services and resources to our clients that help them implement innovative solutions, increase efficiencies and improve workforce development, and through collaboration with industry, academia and government, seek to create new partnerships for addressing 21st century economic challenges. Vision Our vision is to be acknowledged by our clients as the "go to" resource for improving America's competitiveness and as the "best practices" partner for organizations and businesses with a technology focus. We will deliver value-added programs efficiently and effectively, with a bold entrepreneurial spirit, and attract the best and brightest people to our collaborative culture and landmark facilities.

  3. Core Areas EFFICIENCY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TECHNOLOGY Helping companies achieve greater productivity Boosting competitiveness through advanced technology Strengthening Economic Competitiveness Ensuring a well-trained workforce today and for the future

  4. Organizational Structure Education and Workforce Development Technology Research and Applications Information Technology Energy Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC) Additive Manufacturing Precision Machining Laser Processing Digital Manufacturing

  5. Advanced Manufacturing Center National resource for evaluating, validating and transferring advanced technologies to manufacturers • Focus • 5-axis Machining • Additive Manufacturing • Laser Processing • Non-contact Inspection • Machining Optimization

  6. Education and Workforce Development Enhance and grow the 21st century STEM talent pipeline Focus • Develop and implement innovative K-12 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) curriculum and programming for students and educators • Research and develop policies and programs to solve manufacturing workforce challenges • Develop and implement skill enhancement and assessment programs for incumbent and dislocated manufacturing workers Programs • Professional development for teachers • Contextual hands-on learning for students • Accredited assessment testing center: ACT National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC); Manufacturing Skills Standard Council (MSSC) Certifications • Lead Connecticut. Dream It. Do It. – a campaign to engage students, educators, and communities in manufacturing educational and career pathways

  7. Energy Advance solutions to reduce energy costs, increase reliability Focus • Develop regional models for improved energy use • Foster industry, government and academia partnerships to support advanced planning for renewable energy, hydrogen and fuel cell technology Programs • Energy Infrastructure and Planning • Lead Northeast Electrochemical Energy Storage Cluster (NEESC) • Fuel Cell Economic Development Roadmaps • Administer CT Office of Energy Efficient Businesses • Microgrids – development and evaluation • Manage CT Biodiesel Program

  8. Information Technology Customized, cost-effective suite of IT services • Focus • Provide tailored information technology solutions for schools, towns, libraries and other non-profit organizations • Hosted services over the Connecticut Education Network (CEN) • Services • Information technology needs assessments • Manage infrastructure and administrative systems • Website, application development and hosting • Voice services: desktop telephones, internet access, local & long distance • Exchange/email server hosting • Virtual desktop services and support

  9. Technology Research and Applications Assess and evaluate innovative technologies Focus • Determine value proposition of emerging technologies • Predict system performance characteristics • Conduct comparative analyses of competing systems • Programs • Alternative liquid fuels for U.S. Department of Defense • Waste-to-fuel feasibility study for U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Business • Lead the Advanced Nanotechnology Consortium for U.S. Army • Lead Public-Private Partnership for Engine Bearing Refurbishment

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