Waterbury Mayor Neil M. O'Leary talks about the importance of manufacturing jobs in the region during the launch of the seven-week, introductory plastics manufacturing training program. (Jim Shannon Republican-American) WATERBURY — The city is launching a seven-week, introductory plastics manufacturing training program with promises of excellent pay and employment prospects. “I would say it would be difficult for them… SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED REGISTER to access your ACTIVATE Your Home Delivery Access PURCHASE a Digital subscription