The Institute, located in downtown New Britain at 185 Main Street, is the outreach function of the School of Technology. The Institute provides the business and industrial communities with economic development services through five centers. The Technical Training Center assists companies in technical updating, ranging from quality assurance to engineering design and analysis. The Manufacturing Applications Center is designed to help small manufacturers make the transition to advanced technology in their manufacturing processes. The Center for Flexible Manufacturing Networks is designed to help link small manufacturers together.
Programs range from basic business skills to advanced computer training.
The Institute also has a conference center and houses the New Britain Industrial Museum. The Technology Pathway for entry into CCSU's School of Technology consists of core courses that will serve as the foundation of the bachelor of science degree in Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology and Technology Education. Continuation at Central will require a minimum course grade of C and completion of the following college credits. The Pathway Program will provide the foundation or the initial two years of a bachelor of science degree. The School of Technology at Central Connecticut State University offers the only programs of study in Technology Education, Industrial Technology and Engineering Technology in the Connecticut State University System.