Thank you to all our supporters who attended the 2026 Annual Meeting!

On Friday, June 26, 2026, Capital Workforce Partners brought together employers, workforce professionals, community partners, educators, and jobseekers from across North Central Connecticut for its Annual Meeting. The event celebrated the partnerships and programs that help individuals achieve career success while strengthening the region’s workforce and economy.

Attendees heard inspiring stories of perseverance, leadership, and innovation from award recipients representing youth, adult jobseekers, businesses, and workforce professionals. Their achievements highlight the power of collaboration and demonstrate how workforce development investments are creating opportunities, building talent pipelines, and preparing Connecticut’s workforce for the future.

 

Partnership in Motion. Progress by Design. 

Future Workforce Awardees

Future Workforce Youth Awardee with CWP Leadership at the 2026 Annual meeting

Sebastian Garay-Ortega
OIC of New Britain

Future Workforce Youth Awardee with CWP Leadership at the 2026 Annual meeting

Gabriel Cruz
HRA of New Britain

Future Workforce Youth Awardee with CWP Leadership at the 2026 Annual meeting

Tatiana Watson, Sayara & Atmar Hakimyar
Hartford Public Library

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Youth Pathways
Program Spotlight

Workforce Ambassadors

CT State Rep James Sanchez accepting award at CWP 2026 Annual Meeting, with CWP leadership on each side.

James “Jimmy” Sanchez
State Representative – Hartford & West Hartford

woman recieving award at CWP 2026 Annual Meeting with Capital Workforce Partners Leadership

Kate Farrar (accepted by Arbinita Zika)
State RepresentativeNewington & Hartford

Adult Jobseekers Awardees

CT Jobseeker accepting award in hartford at CWP 2026 Annual Meeting, with CWP Leadership by her side.

Jameika Pegeus
American Job Center Participant
 – Hired at Trinity Healthcare

CT Jobseeker accepting award in hartford at CWP 2026 Annual Meeting, with CWP Leadership by her side.

Liliana Isabel Pareja Roca
American Job Center Participant
– Hired at First Choice Health Centers

CT Jobseeker accepting award in hartford at CWP 2026 Annual Meeting, with CWP Leadership by his side.

Gerald Thomas & Anna Zapata (accepted by Courtney)
American Job Center Participants
– Both hired at Pursuit Aerospace – 

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Workforce Professional Awardee

Workforce Professional receiving award at 2026 CWP Annual meeting with CWP Leadership

James “Jim” Boucher
Capital Workforce Partners’
Chief of Strategy

Honoring Capital Workforce Partners' Chief of Strategy

For more than 24 years, Jim has been a driving force behind the growth and success of Capital Workforce Partners. As Chief Strategy Officer, he has advanced the organization’s mission, strengthened partnerships, and helped create opportunities for individuals across the region. He has played a key role in building and sustaining relationships with funders, foundations, community leaders, and stakeholders, helping secure millions in funding that have expanded programs and strengthened services throughout the community.

Jim is also a dedicated advocate for individuals facing barriers to opportunity, particularly youth and Second Chance participants, ensuring access to the resources and pathways needed for success.

His career reflects a lifelong commitment to public service and community development, including leadership roles in local government, workforce initiatives, and nonprofit organizations.

Jim leads with humility, integrity, and a steady commitment to mission-driven work. He is a trusted colleague, mentor, and advocate whose impact is seen in both the strength of the organization and the lives it has helped change.

Today, we recognize Jim as a true unsung hero of Capital Workforce Partners. His legacy is reflected in the organization he helped shape and the communities he has supported throughout his career.

2026 Annual Meeting Sponsors

Opportunity Accelerators

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Allstate Commercial Driving Training School Logo
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Empowerment Allies

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Pathway Partners

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Connecticut Bankers Association Logo
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Friends of CWP

NETTTS

OIC

THANK YOU!

Sponsor The CWP Annual Meeting!

Annually, we gather with so many of our partners, employers, elected officials, and supporters who make workforce development possible in North Central Connecticut. Your presence and continued belief in our mission is what fuels this work every day.

Photos of the 2025 Annual Meeting Awardees.