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Burt
Process Equipment invests in education and support for young professionals
entering the workforce. Through collaboration with universities, colleges, trade
schools, and industry associations, Burt Process creates opportunities for
students to learn more about real-world engineering and manufacturing while
encouraging skilled trades. Burt Process's commitment to influencing young professionals
seeks to develop the next generation of talent. Such initiatives contribute to an
individual's growth and knowledge enhancement and are crucial in building a
skilled, dynamic, and inclusive workforce.
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Youth Facility Tour • November 2023
In the Community in 2023: Burt Process Equipment hosted its
second Youth Facility Tour for the Seymour High School Advanced Engineering
students. In line with the company’s goal of promoting STEM in education while
introducing Burt Process as a trade skills career resource, students received a
presentation on the global impact and manufacturing capabilities at Burt
Process and a tour of the manufacturing facility, including system
demonstrations. Company staff engaged with students and enjoyed demonstrations
of the Advanced Engineering Car Club student-built electric cars sponsored by
Burt Process Equipment in 2022.
Massachusetts Manufacturing MASH-UP • September 2023 & 2022
FORGE is a non-profit organization centered in Massachusetts
that serves to help innovators navigate the journey from physical prototypes to
commercialization and impact. FORGE brings together forward-thinking businesses
through mutually valuable manufacturing and supply chain connections. Burt Process
exhibited at the MASH-UP event to engage with engineering and technology
students from New England's most advanced educational universities and
institutions. Burt Process staff introduced fluid handling equipment engineering
and applications to young professionals emerging into tech industries. Hands-on
activities challenged students to think critically and problem-solve through
engineering and teamwork solutions.
Burt Sponsored SHS Electrathon Race • April 2023
Burt Process Equipment
In 2022 Burt Process sponsored the Advanced Engineering Car
Club Team at Seymour High School for the Electrathon Race as part of this
initiative. Over the course of the 2022-2023 academic year, students in the
club work together to design their electric-powered race car. The goal is to
achieve the most laps in a one-hour race by following strict safety and
specification guidelines while planning for maximum efficiency. Students build
their cars from scratch using raw materials and learn hands-on skills that
include engineering, CAD design, welding, electronics, physics, and teamwork
skills. The result is an impressive 3-wheeled 12V electric car reaching speeds
between 30 and 35 MPH. The race is a regional competition with other schools
and teams from around New England and Canada. In this highly competitive
semi-annual event, students take pride in their car, team, and school. After a
day of perfect weather and excitement, the Seymour team took 2nd and 5th places among over 20
competitors.
Young Professionals Tour & Pour Event • March 2023
The 2023 Young Professionals Tour and Pour Event, hosted by Burt Process Equipment & The American Water Works Association (AWWA), brings together industry professionals for engagement, discovery, and fun! Sponsored by fluid handling partners ARO, Grundfos, Blacoh, and Flowline, attendees enjoyed product demonstrations and a tour of the Burt Process Equipment manufacturing facility. Following the tour, a happy hour was held at No Worries Brewing Company in North Haven for guests to enjoy food and refreshments while socializing and networking.
U-Mass Student Facility Tour • November 2022
Burt Process collaborated with UMass's Department of Mechanical
and Industrial Engineering to connect UMass students and Burt Process
Equipment. A team of five University of Massachusetts students selected for a
pump-based project attended the facility tour, which included reviewing basic
components and pump technologies. Burt Process engineers mentored the students
to the point of product selection. The project simulates a two-part resin
dispense and recirculation system. The students were tasked to select products,
integrate instrumentation, and complete PLC programming.
SHS Burt Facility Tour & Car Club Sponsorship • November 2022
Burt Process hosted a manufacturing facility tour
for Seymour High School students to support local programs that inspire and
engage them in learning engineering and fabrication skills. Students learned
about various pump technologies and were provided hands-on learning with a "Heart
Pump" project as a basis for positive displacement pumps.
Burt Process sponsored the Seymour High School Car Club and
Advanced Engineering students in providing funds and materials for the
fabrication of their electric-powered car. The Car Club is a regional education
program and competition to design and build a 12-volt electric race car,
meeting specifications, safety, and performance guidelines. Each year's car competes
against other schools in the New England region and extends to Canada, which is
held twice a year at Lime Rock Raceway in Salisbury, Connecticut. Students take
pride in their cars, and race day is an exciting event that tests their skills.
Young Professionals Tour & Pour • February 2020
In collaboration with the American Water Works Association -
Connecticut Section, sponsored by Supplier-Partners, pump manufacturer Grundfos,
and instrumentation manufacturer Georg Fischer, Burt Process Equipment hosted a
Young Professionals Tour & Pour event. Guests and association members were
given a tour of Burt Process Equipment's manufacturing floor and learned about
fluid handling technology, followed by a social networking hour at Counter
Weight's local brewery in Hamden, CT.
NEWEA Young Professionals Bowling & Training Event • June 2019
In support of the New England Water Works Association
(NEWEA) – Burt Process Equipment and Supplier-Partners, Netzsch and Grundfos
sponsored the Young Professionals Training and Bowling event at Wamesit Lanes
in Tewksbury, MA. Guests received training on pumps and fluid handling instrumentation,
which included Virtual Reality and hands-on experiences followed by a bowling
and refreshments networking hour.
"Connecticut Dream-It, Do-It" Young Manufacturers • July 2019
Burt Process hosted a group of students from- 9th-10th grade
to tour the facility and learn about manufacturing capabilities as part of the Connecticut
Young Manufacturers "Dream-It Do-It" Program. Led by Steve Burt, Marc
Conte, Rob Hansen, and Jacques Benoit, students received a brief education on
the fluid handling systems Burt engineers build and their positive global
impact. During the tour, students witnessed demonstrations of the fabrication
and manufacturing equipment in the shop as well as some history of the company.
Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology - Student Project • March 2018
CCAT offers students, parents, and educators many ways to
get involved and inspired by 21st-century manufacturing and the countless high-paying
jobs and career opportunities waiting for high school and college graduates.
Burt Process Equipment partnered with Hamden High School for the “What’s So
Cool About Manufacturing?” Video Competition. Students visited the facility to
shoot their video featuring Burt Process and won second place in the competition.
