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CONNECTICUT CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION APPLAUDS OVER $5.1 MILLION TO PROVIDE JOB TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES IN CONNECTICUT
CONNECTICUT CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION APPLAUDS OVER $5.1 MILLION TO PROVIDE JOB TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES IN CONNECTICUT U.S. DOL grant to The WorkPlace will provide job training services to unemployed, low-income seniors WASHINGTON, DC — Today, U.S. Senators...
“Service to Country and Community” Veterans Day Awards Ceremony
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....
2016 Healthier You Resource Fair
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT TO INCREASE HEALTH AWARENESS Bridgeport, Connecticut (October 29, 2016) — The Health Career Academy, a program of The WorkPlace, brings the 2016 Healthier You Resource Fair to Bridgeport. The fair is an opportunity for the community to access...
The WorkPlace Receives $400,000 Grant to Strengthen Retail Industry Career Services in Southwest Connecticut
Funding is part of a $10.9 million grant awarded to The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership from the Walmart Foundation Bridgeport, Connecticut, September 7, 2016 – Today, the Walmart Foundation announced that The WorkPlace has been selected to receive a $400,000 grant...
Mayor Ganim To Launch Second Chance Awareness Month With Career Resources Inc. And The WorkPlace
Month Dedicated To Reentry Efforts Will Include A Donation Of Suits, Career Coaching And Grand Opening Of Resource Center September 28, 2016 | BRIDGEPORT, CT – Mayor Joe Ganim today is announcing the launch of the first-ever Second Chance Awareness Month with several...
New Online Tool Helps Youth Determine If They Can Have Juvenile Record Erased
Announcing ErasURecord at ErasURecord.ctlegal.org Bridgeport, Connecticut September 26, 2016 Today, Connecticut Legal Services announced the launch of ErasURecord at ErasURecord.ctlegal.org. This is a new website that makes it easy for youth with a juvenile record to...
Connecticut’s Congressional Delegation Applauds $4.25 Million In Federal Grants To Give At-Risk Youth A Second Chance At Education, Career Training
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representatives John Larson (CT-1), Joe Courtney (CT-2) Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), Jim Himes (CT-4) and Elizabeth Esty (CT-5) on Monday applauded over $4.25 million in U.S....
The WorkPlace Receives Grant from Pitney Bowes Foundation For Workforce Training Program
Grant will provide training scholarships to help unemployed return to work. Bridgeport, CT – June 29, 2016 The WorkPlace Scholarship program was awarded a $20,000 grant to provide job training for low-income individuals who require job skills training but can't access...
Peoples United Community Foundation Presented Philanthropic Leadership Award At WorkPlace Annual Awards Ceremony
(Bridgeport, CT.) – June 28, 2016 The WorkPlace Annual Awards Ceremony celebrates the accomplishments of outstanding students, graduates, employers, volunteers and professionals from programs that The WorkPlace administers. The Ceremony also recognizes the work of...
DRESS FOR SUCCESS MID-FAIRFIELD COUNTY to hold Toast to Success! 2016 Fashion Fundraiser
On May 18, 2016, 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. Dress for Success Mid-Fairfield County invites all to a fun-filled spring evening at...