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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...
GROUND-BREAKING EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM CHANGES LIVES OF CONNECTICUT RESIDENTS
State-wide Platform to Employment Program Accepting Applications The WorkPlace is pleased to announce that the highly successful Platform to Employment (P2E) program is now accepting new applications from long-term unemployed workers across Connecticut. The program...
Ridgefield Girl Scouts support Dress for Success
Ridgefield Press. July 24, 2019 Ridgefield Girl Scouts hosted a end-of-year donation drive to benefit Dress for Success mid-Fairfield County on Tuesday, July 23. Scouts filled a van with clothing, wrote “Notes of Encouragement,” and held the biggest Dress for Success...
Participants, Employers and Professionals Recognized During Annual WorkPlace Awards Ceremony
The WorkPlace Annual Awards Ceremony celebrates the accomplishments of outstanding students, graduates, employers, volunteers and professionals from programs that The WorkPlace administers across southwestern Connecticut. The ceremony will take place at the Downtown...
Governor Ned Lamont to Address Meeting of the Board of Directors of The WorkPlace
The Board of Directors of The WorkPlace will convene its quarterly meeting, continuing the oversight of the development of southwestern Connecticut’s regional workforce. Governor Ned Lamont will be the guest speaker addressing state-wide issues impacting the...
Over-50 Workers Need Not Apply
New Haven Biz. By Michael C. Bingham. Workforce development has become an issue of urgency in commercial Connecticut, especially for companies with employment needs they can’t fill. One element of the workforce that is already “developed” is older workers — but...