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In addition to the reporting by Connecticut Public Radio that appears below, Connecticut Public Television has produced two video series that focus on manufacturing in our state:Made in Connecticut profiles some of Connecticut's local manufacturing businesses, from high-tech to handmade.Making the Future introduces us to some Connecticut youth pursuing careers in manufacturing and the trades. This series was produced as part of the American Graduate: Getting to Work project with support form the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Electric Boat Snags Biggest-Ever Navy Contract

Connecticut Public Radio | By Harriet Jones
Published April 28, 2014 at 9:20 AM EDT
Electric Boat
A Virginia Class submarine built by Groton's Electric Boat.

The U.S. Navy has given Groton shipyard Electric Boat the largest shipbuilding contract ever awarded.

The $17.6 billion deal is an order for ten Virginia class submarines, and it funds work on two boats per year. That rate of work has been a long-term goal for the Connecticut yard as a way to stabilize its waterfront workforce.

The contract was welcomed by second district representative Joe Courtney, who said it will support 11,500 jobs in Connecticut and Rhode Island, as well as more than 350 companies that supply parts to Electric Boat.

Governor Dannel Malloy said the award reflects the talents of the workforce, saying they're held up as a model of quality and efficiency in defense procurement.
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