Serving 37 municipalities in
North Central Connecticut,
Capital Workforce Partners was established under the Federal Workforce Investment Act
and coordinates comprehensive
programs provided through
contracted private and public
partners and service providers.
These programs are critical in developing a skilled, educated and vital workforce. Led by a consortium of the region’s chief elected officials, and representatives from business, education, labor and public groups serving on its Board of Directors Capital Workforce Partners is an essential “Partner” for economic development in the region.
July 14, 2010 - Governor Congratulates New Britain Youth in the FHITEC Program for Their Help With the Environment - The Environmental Track of the FHITEC (Finance, Health, Information Technology, Environmental Careers) Youth Employment Program was honored by Governor M. Jodi Rell at New Britain High School. This program’s purpose is to learn about and help the environment in and around the communities in which the youth workers live. Governor Rell showed her appreciation by coming and speaking to the youths, and thanking them for their hard work and dedication.
HARTFORD and REGIONAL -
DEADLINE HAS PASSED for 2010
All programs have begun. Stay tuned for updates, photos & stories.
June 2, 2010 - 1st Annual Youth Career Skills Challenge Competition at Aetna - Kudos to Career Connections students, and thanks to judges and sponsors of the first Youth Skills Challenge. The spirited event ended 2010’s career competencies training at the program’s five schools. Six category winners receive internships from event sponsor, Aetna Insurance. Competition included Employment Interviewing, Extemporaneous Speaking, Career Connections Jeopardy, a Dress for Success Fashion Show, “Dream” Resumes and “Personal Qualities” Poetry. Program and event support by Heartbeat Ensemble, Human Resource Association of Central Connecticut (HRACC), NIRO Design, Junior Achievement and Connecticut Youth Forum.
July 6, 2010 - U.S. Assistant Secretary of Education, Dr. Brenda Dann-Messier visits Capital Workforce Partners and their partners in education to discuss the continued aligning of workforce development and education advancements, in nurturing a quality talent pipeline for the region and state. In photo - Tom Phillips, CWP President and CEO, U.S. Asst. Secretary of Education, Dr. Brenda Dann-Messier and Alex Johnson, CWP Chief Operating Officer
June 28, 2010 - Subsidized Employment Intern, Virginia Padin Spoke of Her Experience with CTWorks at a Recognition Breakfast - The breakfast was held at The Crowne Plaza in Cromwell, "This work experience has been such a blessing. I wanted to prove I was not just an intern, but part of the team." "CTWorks was there when I needed them." Virginia (r) is now a full time employee at Latino Community Services. Click here for more photos.
June 17, 2010 - Future Workforce Recognized at Workforce Stars Breakfast -
Among the many recognized as workforce stars for their accomplishments were Ahmad Jallow and Amanda Baker (middle). Both are participants in Capital Workforce Youth Employment programs. Winners received $500 scholarships from Workforce Stars’ Host Webster Bank. In the photo are (l-r) CWP’s Althea Bates; Jennifer Smagin, Hartford Public Schools; Ahmad Jallow; Amanda Baker; Nancy Scirroco, Webster Bank; and CWP’s
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