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WELCOME TO CAPITAL WORKFORCE PARTNERS
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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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CTWorks - En Espanol
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WHAT'S NEW 
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August 8, 2008 - Urban League of Greater Hartford Drives Career Competencies Home - 75 youths participated in both Tier I and Tier II programs over the summer, learning career competencies skills. They celebrated with the culmination of their 6-week program with a ceremony in which participants shared their dream resumes, focusing on the education and career experience needed for their chosen occupational field. Participants also displayed dream resume collages
at the celebration. (Photo by Althea Webber)
July 30, 2008 - Walgreens Recruiting at Asnuntuck - Busloads of Support - Over 1,000 job seekers attended the two-day recruitment fair for the new Walgreens distribution facilityin Windsor.
This photo includes support teams from the Bridgeport CT and Western MA business teams, and Department of Labor's Mike Bartley of our New Britain CTWorks location (c) who oversaw the 2-day recruitment. The busses include The Workplace's CTWorks Career Coach, and the Department of Labor's Career Express supplying much needed computers for online applications in the process.
July 31, 2008 - Summer Program Youth Tour CT Culinary Institute - 30 students from OIC-New Britain toured the CT Culinary Institute for an inside look at possible career options for their futures. Although only a few were interested in culinary arts before the guided tour, many students soon became fascinated by all the Institute had to offer. Highlights of the tour included visiting the kitchen-classrooms as culinary students were in the midst of preparing entrees for their assignments, and listening to one of the Institute’s renowned Professors speak about the art of cooking.
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August 6, 2008 - What's Your Occupation? -
Hundreds of young 14-17 year olds had the opportunity to learn about various occupations at the first Career Expo designed exclusively for Tier I and Tier II youth in the Capital Workforce Summer Youth Employment and Learning Program. The event was managed by and held at Restoring Lives Ministry, Inc. located in the House of Restoration Church in Hartford. Businesses like Northeast Utilities, CT Land Surveyors, Stylists and Fashion Businesses and the CT Police and Fire Departments were impressed with the career inquisitiveness and preparedness of these youth participants. (Photo by Aja Wilson)
August 6, 2008 - Capital Workforce Partners and Our Piece of the Pie lead National Webinar Discussion - Focusing on improving youth literacy and career competency skills, Bob Rath (l) from Our Piece of the Pie and CWP's Alex Johnson (r) lead a webinar discussion with about 300 listeners from across the country.
July 10, 2008 - Jobs Funnel Masonry Graduates Get a Fresh Start - At the podium, President of Capital Masonry, Rollo Jones, receives warm recognition from Hartford Jobs Funnel – Masonry graduates at the Masonry Training Completion Ceremony held at Hartford’s City Hall.
July 9, 2008 – A Big Thank You To Ellen Brown - CWP President and CEO Tom Phillips thanks Ellen Brown, VP Human Resources at The Hartford, for her 10 years of service to the Capital Workforce Partners Board of Directors and for her ongoing commitment to youth development and the future workforce.
JOB SEEKERS - Laid Off? Transitioned Out?
Need A New Job?
Hartford CTWorks accepts walk-ins for dislocated worker certification and has a daily sign-in list.
Enfield CTWorks will provide certifications for walk-ins as well, or an appointment can be scheduled with a phone call.
New Britain CTWorks, certifications are performed twice a month in a group setting - call 827-7012 for the next session.
For locations and hours of these facilities - Click here. |
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Capital Workforce Partners Mission:
We leverage public and private resources to produce skilled workers for a competitive regional economy.
Jobs for People, People for Jobs
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