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Joe Carbone In Conversation
The award-winning 'For the People', produced by John Voket, focuses on issues related to aging, veterans, youth, education, health and human services, public safety, workforce and consumer issues and the environment. In this segment, Joe discusses the Connecticut...
The WorkPlace Opens Summer Youth Employment Applications
The WorkPlace is officially accepting applications for its 2026 Summer Youth Employment Program. This initiative connects young adults (ages 14-24) with six-week paid work experiences, offering a direct path to workforce readiness and financial independence. “This...
OWLL Recognized for Expanding Access and Opportunity and Strengthening Regional Economy
The collaboration between Southern Connecticut State University’s (SCSU) Office of Workforce and Lifelong Learning (OWLL) and The WorkPlace, a regional workforce development board, exemplifies how higher education and workforce systems can unite to address regional...
Taking Flight: Young Adults Graduate from Drone Academy!
Six young adults have officially graduated from the Southern Connecticut State University Drone Academy, a hands-on training program supported by The WorkPlace. Over several weeks, participants learned safe drone operation, aerial photography, 3D modeling,...
Dress For Success Mid-Fairfield County Features On WTNH
Ann Nyberg on News 8 WTNH's spoke with individuals from Dress for Success and The WorkPlace about their NEW boutique coming to New Haven, and its sole mission is to help dress the city for success. Watch Here: Dress For Success on WTNH
The WorkPlace Receives $30,000 Grant from Lockheed Martin to Empower Disconnected Youth with Technology Skills
The WorkPlace, a leading workforce development organization, announced it has received a $30,000 grant from Lockheed Martin Corporation. The grant will support the "Tech Ready Career Training Program," which helps address the needs of disconnected youth by providing...