CT State Housatonic Advanced Manufacturing Tech Center Opening

CT State Housatonic will host a ribbon cutting ceremony on October 2, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to unveil the newly renovated and expanded Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center (AMTC). Community members and industry partners are invited to attend and celebrate the a facility that now offers more equipment, more opportunities, and expanded capacity for hands-on learning with the college’s students, partners, and dedicated staff.

The AMTC, in operation since 2012, provides a rigorous two-semester certificate program delivering over 750 hours of training, preparing students for immediate employment in advanced manufacturing. To date, the program has graduated more than 500 students who have gone on to successful careers in the industry. The new center has transformed the AMTC into a state-of-the-art learning environment, now featuring three specialized shops: a CNC shop, a manual machining shop, and an inspection lab—all equipped with modern manufacturing technologies.

CT State Housatonic, located in Bridgeport, Connecticut, is part of the CT State Community College system. The college provides accessible, high-quality education that prepares students for careers, transfer, and lifelong learning.