January 25, 2010 - CT's Hottest Industries was the Topic for Career Connections Youths - Brando Guerrero from Nationwide Insurance, shown here was one of nine employers who spoke with over 100 students from Hartford area high schools - explaining where the hot careers are. Featured industries included: green technology, health care, culinary arts, aerospace, insurance, banking and finance, law and social work.
Economic Recovery:
Creating Jobs in Hartford and the Region
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 - 5pm
Featuring Congressman John B. Larson
Come hear Congressman Larson discuss job creation as a vital element in economic recovery, his thoughts on a federal jobs creation program, and what it will mean for Hartford and the region. A group of panelists will join in offering their thoughts. Bring your ideas to share with the Congressman!
Hartford Public Library - 500 Main Street
Moderator
Hartford City Councilman Jim Boucher
HartfordInfo Today
December 18, 2009 - A True “Triple-Play” for ARRA - Capital Workforce Partners’ Weatherization Training Program funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and delivered through the Jobs Funnel showed off a ‘triple play’ at the Program’s first graduation. Nineteen individuals received 1) Real demand-driven training, to provide (2), a greener Earth and real dollar savings for area residents, and 3) most of the graduates have job opportunities waiting for them. One graduate couldn’t make the ceremony because she was already hired and busy working on a home weatherization project! In the photo is CWP, Tom Phillips and The Jobs Funnel Director, Yolanda Rivera.
November 18, 2009 – CTWorks Satellite gets Warm Welcome at the NEW Adult Education Center in Hartford – The ribbon cutting and facilities tour was led by Center Executive Director Eduardo Genao (3rd from L). In addition to operating 5 days a week, this One-Stop Career Center has evening hours to accommodate students needs, thanks to CTWorks Elsa Huertas who manages this location.
(L-R, Kimberly Staley, CTWorks; Kelvin Roldan, Hartford Public Schools; Eduardo Genao, Adult Education Center of Hartford; Tom Phillips, Capital Workforce Partners; Elsa Huertas, CTWorks;
Judith Resnick, CBIA; State Representative
Doug McCrory).
