Worker Training

STEP UP Program

Subsidized Training and Employment Program
Promote job creation and worker opportunity for Connecticut small businesses and unemployed workers.
• An initiative of the CT DOL and regional partners
• Subsidized Training and Employment Program – $5 million per year for two years
• Small Manufacturer Training Grant Program – $5 million per year for two years
• Both programs apply to “new hires”
• Eligible small businesses can only utilize one program for each eligible new hire

For more information about STEP UP click here

RFP: Incumbent Worker Training Program

On November 16, 2011, The WorkPlace, Inc. announced the availability of approximately $87,984 in grant funds from the State of Connecticut for innovative approaches to developing a well trained workforce.  The WorkPlace seeks employers in Manufacturing, Healthcare, Science Technology Engineering & Math (STEM) and Green related industries to apply.  Awards will fall within the range of $10,000 to $20,000.  Businesses will receive payment for training expenses on a cost-reimbursement basis.

This initiative is a strategic effort to prepare workers and businesses for new and challenging opportunities.  Grant funds awarded under this program should be used to develop employee training solutions that address workforce challenges in Southwestern Connecticut.  All funds for training programs must be allocated by May 31, 2012 and training completed by June 30, 2012.

The RFP is posted on our website. Click here to view and download the full document. Please note that submissions must meet the specs in the RFP. 

For more information contact Lauren Kelman (203) 610-8580 

The CTWorks Career Coach is a unique resource, a high-tech mobile classroom that can deliver services anywhere, anytime.  The Career Coach is available to employers on a rental basis to provide training to their employees and for special events. 

Training can include:

• Software Training

• Effective Business Writing

• Strategic Planning

• Problem Solving & Change Management

• Supervisory Skills and Leadership

• Sales & Sales Management

• Introduction to Lean & Electronic VSM
• ACT Project Management

• OSHA Education 
• APICS Supply Chain Credentials

• Any customized training of your choice!  

Resources Onboard:

• 10 student workstations

• 42” interior plasma TV with Smart Board overlay 
• A dedicated server for quick response time

• Satellite high speed Internet

• Private interview room

• Handicap accessible

• Lavatory
 


For more information or to schedule the Coach, contact: Brett Middleton, (203) 333-5129 ext. 241