Education Partnerships

Capital Workforce Partners Goal: to strengthen the relationship between the workforce system and educational institutions in the North Central Region to ensure training resources are targeted to support the evolving needs of the labor market.

In addition to this initiative, Capital Workforce Partners is addressing the needs of the region it serves by:

• identifying stable jobs and the training necessary to acquire
• determining the basis of a secure labor market to ensure training programs end in employment
• developing strategies to relate career awareness to training opportunities 
• analyzing our labor markets to develop a list of jobs with a high probability of remaining in the region
• creating strategies to inform youth of career opportunities in advanced manufacturing / technology, retail services, health services and financial services while informing them of the skills necessary for success in these fields
• orking with higher education institutions to provide training programs tailored to skills that meet specific industry needs

May 26, 2005 - Tunxis Community College Awards Career Ladder Graduates - Six students of the Customer Service Representative Program at Tunxis Community College received certificates along with three Continuing Education Credits. The graduates will be applying for jobs as customer service representatives in the Bristol area.  The program was customized to provide training in the early evening for working students.

 Community College's new president, Calvin Woodland (left), Marie Spivey, Capital Workforce Partners' project chair and Mayor Eddie Perez, who is addressing the students and congratulating them for choosing to advance their careers.

Building Career Ladder Opportunities For Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) - One of the pilot programs recently launched by Capital Workforce Partners is "Bridges to Health Care Training," a 60-week academic, communications and intensive support program assisting 25 currently working CNAs in identifying and providing greater access to career growth opportunities in the Allied Health field. Classes began on January 1, 2005 and are progressing well.  Partners integral to the success of this program are Capital Community College, Capitol Region Education Council, and the 1199 Training and Upgrading Fund.