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Advocates see discrimination against older workers, the fastest-growing group in the labor force
HARTFORD COURANT By STEPHEN SINGER SEPT 23, 2019 Mark Kirschblum, an application developer and quality assurance tester, suddenly found himself out of work after an 18-year-run at a company that had been sold. Shortly before his job ended, his task was to transfer to...
New Laws Turn to Veterans to Help Address Manufacturing Gap, Extend Benefits
September 12, 2019 Governor Lamont, along with state and veterans officials, are highlighting three new laws taking effect on October 1 that are designed to support Connecticut veterans. All three; Public Act 19-129 on job training programs, Public Act 19-33 expanding...
Rhode Island first to open job training program to recovering addicts
Warwick Beacon. Posted September 12, 2019. By Ethan Hartley. Whether a struggle with drug addiction creates a situation where you become unemployed long-term, or a bout of long-term unemployment causes depression leading to a substance abuse problem, experts...
Celebrating National Employ Older Workers Week!!! Hire An Older Worker!!
National Employ Older Workers Week (NEOWW) is September 22nd to September 28th, 2019. Older workers are ready and available to meet and exceed the needs of employers. Individual studies show that many employers rate older workers high and show characteristics such as...
Governor’s Prevention Partnership Announces Request For Proposals
The Governor’s Prevention Partnership, in collaboration with The State of Connecticut Judicial Branch, Court Support Services Division (JBCSSD), seeks qualified community organizations in all juvenile court districts across Connecticut to develop, support and sustain...
Durable Automotive Companies Joins GEICO Insurance To Donate a Refurbished Vehicles to a Deserving Veteran in Need of Reliable Transportation in Conjunction with National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides® Program
On Wednesday, August 7, a deserving Waterbury resident will experience a life-changing event – the presentation of a vehicle to provide independence and the ability to work and take care of his family – thanks to Durable Automotive Companies and car donor, GEICO...