A kickoff event at Housatonic Community College in Bridgeport will mark the commencement of a national manufacturing hall of fame, which the school says is the first of its kind at a two-year college. The event will take place at 9 a.m. Tuesday.
Each year, companies across the nation that have impacted the field of manufacturing will be introduced into the hall of fame.
The hall of fame will recognize the resurgence of manufacturing in the nation and the impact it has on communities. It also will include an update on the current state of manufacturing, a snapshot of major concerns in advanced manufacturing and a discussion on how technology is changing the face of the industry.
The hall, which receives funding from the college’s foundation, will generate revenues to support a new advanced manufacturing program and provide scholarships to students.
A parallel program for students grades 6-8 will provide them with an overview of the manufacturing field. They also will have a chance to meet actor John Ratzenberger, known as Cliff in “Cheers,” the hall of fame’s inaugural chair.
