Career Resources is proud to report that our Public Ally, Melissa Joseph, was chosen recently to give a speech behalf of Public Allies CT for the Mayor’s Recognition of National Service Day. She was also highlighted in the “Ally Snapshot” section of the organization’s newsletter. Click here for the post . Among Melissa’s thoughts: “Overall PACT has facilitated an […]
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STRIVE Job Fair in New Haven Independent
STRIVE New Haven’s Job Fair yesterday is featured in today’s New Haven Independent. Reporter Megan Jordan describes Handshake 101 and other elements well known to STRIVE students and graduates. Employers were impressed: “Diane Turner, director of Yale University Hiring Initiatives, described the fair as ‘outstanding.’ Turner has worked with STRIVE for two and a half years. […]
Continue readingHarbor Point Restaurant Jobs “Open House”
For immediate release: May 8, 2014 For More Information: Bill Blackwood, Director of Business Services, (203) 953-3226 STAMFORD and REGIONWIDE – Career Resources Inc. (CRI) is pleased to announce a hiring event for more than 200 restaurant job openings Friday, May 16th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will take place at the […]
Continue readingStamford American Job Center Moves to New Offices
For More Information: Carmen Delgado, WIA Career Advisor/Stamford Site Supervisor, (203) 504-6182 American Job Center Moves to New Offices STAMFORD , CT– The American Job Center, formerly known as the CTWorks Center, will move in to new offices effective tomorrow, May 7. The new location is at Inspirica at 141 Franklin Street in Stamford. The […]
Continue readingThe Great Give
Career Resources is proud to take part in the Great Give, in partnership with the Community Foundation of Greater New Haven. The Great Give is a 36-hour online giving event to raise money for nonprofits serving Greater New Haven and the Lower Naugatuck Valley community. The event starts at 8:00 am on May 6th and […]
Continue readingReEntry Collaborative Awards Dinner Tomorrow
For more information: Dan Braccio, CO-OP Center Council of Churches, (203) 367-8441, ext. 231 Third Annual Ceremony Honors Bridgeport Activists, Partners BRIDGEPORT – With Connecticut’s cities continuing to struggle with high unemployment, the mark of a former offender is often used as a reason for employers to avoid qualified workers. Advocates in Bridgeport, having worked […]
Continue readingHealth Care Deadline Approaching: Sign Up by March 31
Need health care? March 31st is the last day to enroll through the state’s health insurance exchange. After that people may pay a fine for not being covered, and the next open enrollment period will be in November. Connecticut continues to lead the nation in helping people get health insurance under the Affordable Care Act, and […]
Continue readingVoter Registration and Other Services at CRI Career Fair
Common Cause Senior Organizer Kim Hines was very pleased with her outcomes at today’s Community Career Fair. “We registered a lot of people to vote today. One woman had a criminal record and didn’t realize that she had not lost her right to vote,” Hynes said. “She also found some great job leads – so […]
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Career Fair Thursday!
It will be the largest and best yet – Career Resources’ 18th Annual Career Fair is this Thursday, March 13. With a new and expanded venue at the Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport, this year’s event will feature a host of workshops for both employers and jobseekers, as well as live resume critique and community […]
Continue reading18th Annual Career Fair Coming Up – Resume Assistance Available
Career Resources’ 18th Annual Community Job Fair is less than a week away! This year’s event will be at the Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport, with more than 60 employers and exhibitors. In addition to employers looking to hire, the Fair will offer resources for employers and jobseekers, including Access Health CT Assisters to help […]
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