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Avoiding the ‘trap’ of long-term joblessness

CT Insider. Hugh Bailey, Sept 10, 2020 Joe Carbone, who knows a few things about the perils of unemployment, has some advice for people who find themselves out of a job: Don’t wait. Don’t get complacent. And don’t fall into the trap of long-term unemployment. “There’s...

Opinion: For many, long-term unemployment looms

CTPOST. By Joe Carbone. September 3, 2020 Back up to March 6, 2020. The jobs report is issued, unemployment is at a half-century low and virtually all labor indexes were never rosier. Now fast forward to Dec. 31, 2020. Millions of Americans will exhaust unemployment...

$2 million federal grant for CT manufacturing apprentices ages 16 to 24

CTPOST, Ken Dixon, July 10, 2020 FAIRFIELD — A $2 million federal workforce development grant will mean manufacturing apprenticeships for young people aged 16 to 24, officials including Gov. Ned Lamont, Lt. Gov Susan Bysiewicz and U.S. Rep. Jim Himes announced on...

Youth apprenticeship grant on the way for Connecticut teens

Jodi Latina. Jul 10, 2020. FAIRFIELD, CT. (WTNH) — World famous Bigelow Tea is looking for a few young apprentices. Cindi Bigelow, CEO Bigelow Tea, says she’s proud “to be able to take young people starting at 16 and give them the skill sets so we can be fortunate for...

Employees of The WorkPlace raise their voices in support of racial equality

Black Lives Are Human Lives and that is why Black Lives Matter

Virtual Town Hall with Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim on June 11, 2020

Bridgeport Mayor Ganim is with special guest Joe Carbone, President/CEO of The WorkPlace discussing resources available at the workplace for residents seeking employment. Other topics include: Yesterday’s demolition, free testing, and updated COVID information....