In celebration of local veterans, veteran organizations, and veteran employers
In preparation of Veteran’s Day, the fourth annual “Service to Country and Community” Awards will take place on Wednesday, November 9th at Port 5 Naval Veterans in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The event is organized by The WorkPlace and a planning committee of representatives from Connecticut Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Connecticut Department of Labor, Alpha Community Services, Housatonic Community College, and Port 5 Naval Veterans. We are pleased to announce the following awardees:
• Mike Kellett, of Shelton, CT who served in the U.S. Navy from 1982-1986 and remains involved in several veteran’s organizations and initiatives in the community;
• Rivers of Recovery, for the organization’s innovative approach to build self-confidence and independence in wounded combat veterans suffering from PTSD and depression;
• Northeast Tree Service, for their commitment to hiring veterans and organizing events to fundraise for various veteran initiatives.
The “Service to Country and Community” Awards will take place on place on Wednesday, November 9th at Port 5 Naval Veterans, 69 Brewster Street in Bridgeport, Connecticut with the ceremony beginning at 5:30pm.
Members of the press are welcome to cover the event and speak with award winners
WHO: Nancy Wyman, Lieutenant Governor, State of Connecticut
Richard Blumenthal, US Senator, State of Connecticut
Sean Connolly, Commissioner, CT Office of Veterans’ Affairs
Scott Jackson, Commissioner, CT Department of Labor
Carlo Leone, State Senator, 27th District
Jack Hennessy, State Representative, 127th District, Co-chair, Veterans Affairs Committee
Joseph Carbone, President & CEO, The WorkPlace
WHAT: “Service to Country and Community” Veteran Awards Ceremony
WHERE: Port 5 Naval Veterans, 69 Brewster Street, Bridgeport, CT 06605
WHEN: Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at 5:30pm
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About The WorkPlace
The WorkPlace conducts comprehensive planning, and coordinates regional workforce development policy and programs to prepare people for careers while strengthening the workforce for employers. As national leader in the field, The WorkPlace regularly shares ideas and best practices with lawmakers, foundations, think tanks and other workforce development organizations around the country. For more information, visit www.workplace.org