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NOV 12, 2025
3 – 6 PM
WHEELER REC CENTER
UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT
Make it in Manufacturing, Engineering, and Technology!
Join us on Nov 12, 2025, at the Wheeler Recreation Center on the University of Bridgeport Campus for the largest career and internship fair dedicated to the manufacturing sector in Southwest Connecticut. The Careers in Manufacturing ‘25 Expo bridges the gap between well-paying opportunities and you.
Find Your Future in Manufacturing
The Careers in Manufacturing Expo is the largest career and internship fair in Southwest Connecticut.
- Meet top companies like ASML, Sikorsky/Lockheed Martin, PTA Plastics, Ashcroft, and Microboard
- Explore well-paying career paths in engineering, operations, IT, HR, sales, and more
- Discover internships, apprenticeships, and no-cost training programs
- Connect directly with hiring managers
Free admission | Free parking
Minutes from US 95 and The Bridgeport Transportation Center
Thanks to Our Participating Manufacturing Companies:
We’re proud to host more than 40 leading manufacturers from across Connecticut who make this event possible.
Past Exhibitors include:
ASML • Sikorsky/Lockheed Martin • PTA Plastics • Ashcroft • Microboard • Holo-Krome • RBC Bearings • Kubtec • and many more.
Together, these companies showcase the strength of modern manufacturing and open doors to rewarding careers for students and job seekers alike.
Why Choose a Career in Manufacturing?
Manufacturing in Connecticut is high-tech, high-growth, and full of opportunity. By choosing this path, you can:
- Earn competitive pay – Average starting wages are higher than many other industries.
- Advance your career – Move from entry-level roles into advanced positions with training and experience.
- Work with cutting-edge technology – From robotics and automation to aerospace and precision engineering, manufacturing is innovation.
- Gain stability and benefits – Manufacturing jobs often come with strong benefits packages, tuition reimbursement, and retirement plans.
- Shape the future – Be part of an industry building everything from medical devices to clean energy solutions.
Manufacturing is more than making products—it’s making an impact.
Visiting the Wheeler Recreation Center
The Expo takes place at the Wheeler Recreation Center on the beautiful University of Bridgeport campus—a central hub for job seekers and employers to connect.
Getting here is easy:
- By Car: Just minutes off I-95 with free parking on site.
- By Train: Steps from the Bridgeport Transportation Center by Metro-North and Amtrak.
- By Bus: Served by multiple Greater Bridgeport Transit routes for convenient access.
Whether you’re arriving from across town or across the region, the Wheeler Center is designed to be accessible and safe — right in the heart of Connecticut’s largest city.
