Press Releases
Forum Focusing on Mature Workers as Resource to Address Skill Shortage
Connecticut’s employers are experiencing a skill shortage which is capable of halting economic recovery. It is not a people shortage; it is a shortage of job ready workers that poses the greatest threat. Employers that are willing to make an investment in developing...
TOAST TO SUCCESS! Announces 2019 Runway Models
On May 23, 2019 Dress for Success Mid-Fairfield County will host its annual benefit,Toast to Success! in support of its mission to empower women to achieve economic independence. Toast to Success! raises awareness of the challenges facing low income women and the role...
Platform to Employment Begins Classes in Bridgeport – Nationally Recognized Program Is Putting Connecticut’s Long Term Unemployed Back To Work
The WorkPlace continues to offer it’s nationally recognized Platform to Employment (P2E) program across the state of Connecticut. The program is designed specifically for the long-term unemployed who have exhausted their unemployment benefits. It offers a five week...
Employment Program Provides Opportunities for Job Seekers and Employers
The WorkPlace announces the graduation ceremonies of the nationally recognized Platform to Employment (P2E) program with classes from the Bridgeport, Hartford and Waterbury. Since its inception, P2E has helped over 1,000 of Connecticut’s long-term unemployed...
Platform to Employment Begins Classes in Bridgeport – Nationally Recognized Program Is Putting Connecticut’s Long Term Unemployed Back To Work
The WorkPlace is offering it’s nationally recognized Platform to Employment (P2E) program across the state of Connecticut. The program, funded by the Connecticut Department of Labor, is designed specifically for the long-term unemployed who have exhausted their...
“2018 Valor Awards” – A Celebration to Honor our Veteran Community
In preparation of Veteran’s Day, the 2018 Valor Awards will take place on Thursday, November 1st at Port 5 Naval Veterans in Bridgeport, Connecticut. This is the 6th year the Valor Awards have been presented. The event will recognize and honor the outstanding...
Foreclosure Prevention Program Reaches 10 Year Milestone
Agencies Gather to Recognize Achievements – Keeping People in Their Homes New Haven, CT – July 16, 2018 The Mortgage Crisis Job Training Program (MCJTP) has worked with over 4,000 Connecticut residents, providing more than 2,300 job training scholarships since 2008....
Dress for Success Mid-Fairfield County Honors Teresa Younger, President and CEO of the Ms. Foundation for Women
Dress for Success Mid-Fairfield County is marking 20 years of service to over 10,000 women in Southwest Connecticut through Dress for Success Mid-Fairfield County’s employment retention and suiting programs. As part of the annual celebration, Dress for Success...
Bank of America Announced as Presenting Sponsor of TOAST TO SUCCESS!
Dress for Success Mid-Fairfield County is pleased to announce Bank of America as the Presenting Sponsor of the Toast to Success! annual benefit to be held on May 17, 2018. Toast to Success! will feature Teresa Younger, CEO and President of the Ms. Foundation for Women...
Legislators to Meet With Platform to Employment, Nationally Recognized Program Putting Connecticut’s Long Term Unemployed Back to Work
The WorkPlace invites legislators and members of the media to attend a recognition event for participants of the nationally recognized Platform to Employment (P2E) program. On Friday, April 27th, 2018 from 10am-11am, P2E will recognize graduates from a recently...