Serving 37 municipalities in
North Central Connecticut,
Capital Workforce Partners keeps
the pulse of the needs in the “local” marketplace. Established under the Federal Workforce Investment Act,
this "workforce investment board" coordinates comprehensive programs provided through contracted private and public partners and service providers.
These programs are critical in developing a skilled, educated and vital workforce. Led by a consortium of the region’s chief elected officials, and representatives from business, education, labor and public groups serving on its Board of Directors Capital Workforce Partners is an essential “Partner” for economic development in the region.
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WHAT'S NEW
SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT AND LEARNING PROGRAM
Due to overwhelming demand, this program is now closed, and will remain closed
to new applicants.
WHEN WILL I BE NOTIFIED? - Individuals who have applied, will be notified if they have been accepted into the program, or not - by July 6.
WAITING LIST - After July 6, we will add anyone we can from the waiting list, should additional funding become available.
Please do not call regarding the status of your application and
thank you for your patience.
June 5 , 2009 - Manchester LIFE - Gets a Communications Refresher - The Manchester Chamber of Commerce hosted an informational meeting helping the LIFE (Low Income Families Employment) program participants with their communications skills. One key message -making a great first impression.
The CTWorks locations in North Central CT will be closed:
Friday, July 3, 2009
and Monday, July 6, 2009
In addition, CTWorks Services are no longer available at the East Hartford Goodwin College location after July 1.
Greg Newton explains why the workforce systems needs to "transform" to address the dire needs of today's economy.
For additional clips of the June 8th Workforce Transformation Forum, click here
June 17 , 2009 - Workforce Stars Breakfast Reflects on Last Year's Successes - It was a heartwarming morning, focusing on those "in the spotlight" - job seekers, service providers, businesses and legislators who have used the workforce system to better their lives or those around them. In the photo above, Enfield Mayor Scott Kaupin receives his award in the legislative category. On his left is CWP Board Chair Rich Cohen and on his right is CWP President and CEO, Tom Phillips.
May 21, 2009 - Toni Fatone (r) Receives Honorary Award for her dedication to Health Care Workers - Presenting the award is CWP's Dr. Marie Spivey (l). For more photographs of the Allied Health Care Symposium at the Riverfront Recapture Boathouse, click here.
May 20, 2009 - Mortgage Crisis Program Training in Health Care Careers - State Representative Ryan Barry (Manchester) (l), is the co-sponsor of the bill that supports training programs for individuals who are challenged with income sufficiency and are in mortgage crisis. Rep. Barry kicked of the region's first Training Forum focused on health care. Carol LaRosa of CHFA, Tom Phillips of Capital Workforce Partners (CWP) and Tom Long of the Workplace, Inc. also spoke before the training began. Also in the photo is Tom Phillips, President and CEO, CWP, and Tom Mongellow, a member of the CWP Workforce Board and
Vice President & Treasurer of the CT Bankers Association .
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Capital Workforce Partners Mission:
We leverage public and private resources to produce skilled workers for a competitive regional economy.
