New Britain High School Manufacturing Academy (MET) Fund

Now Supporting the Modernization of the Auto Mechanics Shop

The Manufacturing, Engineering & Technology (MET) Academy at New Britain High School and the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB) announced their partnership launching the New Britain Manufacturing Academy (MET) Fund at a signing ceremony held at NBHS. The goal of the fund is to raise the financial means to meet the mission of the NBHS MET Academy — to create a best-in-class manufacturing academy that develops a skilled talent pipeline to support the current and future workforce needs in New Britain and the surrounding area through pre-apprentice and apprenticeship programs.

With successful renovations to the Technology Wing already completed, the MET Fund is now helping support the next phase of advancement: modernizing the Auto Mechanics Shop at NBHS to reflect industry trends and provide students with the skills needed for today’s automotive careers.

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The MET Academy follows the National Academy Foundation (NAF) model and works with Capital Workforce Partners to develop a pre-apprenticeship program for NBHS students. With over 4,000 manufacturing employers and 13,000 open positions in Connecticut, the MET Academy is helping meet an urgent need for skilled talent.

Several community and industry partners have already joined this effort, including Stanley Black & Decker, United Way, American Savings Foundation, Avna, Work IT Careers, Arthur G. Russell, GKN Aerospace, Richards Machine, Ambient Intelligence, Tunxis Community College, and Edmund Gages.

The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain was founded by local manufacturers Stanley and New Britain Machine and continues to build on that legacy by investing in educational opportunities that create pathways to rewarding careers.

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