“I once was called inmate 256193 of the Connecticut State prison system. While incarcerated, I earned my GED and helped others obtain theirs. After I was released from prison, I found myself needing to review and evaluate my education in the job industry. I heard about STRIVE and I called to make an appointment to […]
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Alternatives in the Community: Leroy Sanchez
Leroy Sanchez was enrolled into Employment Services Group on March 3, 2011. This client was charged with Arson in the third degree and incarcerated for 2 years. While incarcerated Leroy found religion and was determined to become a good role model for his wife and child. Leroy reported to group early every day. As a […]
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James Beckett was enrolled in the Employment Services Program on March 29, 2011. After being incarcerated for Violation of Protective Order he was motivated to make a positive change with his life. He began the Skills Building curriculum and quickly proved himself to be an active participant. CRI introduced James to the services and resources […]
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I wanted to express my huge gratitude to Lorie who over the last 7 months has worked tirelessly with one of my clients, Javonia Ricks. Javonia has been at 29 months when she moved to the Bridgeport CTWorks from Hartford. As we all know, there are always those one or two clients that seem to […]
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Labor survey tells revealing Bridgeport area story
As Labor Day approaches and the country grapples with issues of high unemployment, a Bridgeport job survey has revealed some telling facts. The labor survey finds that job seekers at a Bridgeport Job Fair were overwhelmingly middle aged people of color without a bachelor’s degree who have no health insurance and are insecure about how […]
Continue readingPullman & Comley and Career Resources Distribute Computers to Connecticut’s Unemployed
A personal computer is a valuable job search tool, but for the unemployed and underemployed, a home computer might not be affordable during their time of need. Local law firm Pullman & Comley donated 175 gently used PCs to the long-term unemployed clients and other participants in Career Resources, Inc.’s programs. The computers were distributed […]
Continue readingSTRIVE-New Haven Graduates Witness Merger of Employment Service Organizations
Against the backdrop of an employability skills workshop graduation, the leaders of STRIVE-New Haven (STRIVE) and Career Resources, Inc. (CRI) signed a merger contract. This merger allows STRIVE to provide its clients access to more employment services through CRI while focusing their resources on programming. CRI is a leading nonprofit providing youth and adults throughout […]
Continue readingEx-Offenders, Advocates and Employers Honored
BRIDGEPORT – Ex-offenders, advocates and employers from throughout the region will be honored at the 1st Bridgeport Reentry Collaborative Award Ceremony on March 26th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Housatonic’s Beacon Hall Events Center. Over 80 awardees will receive recognition in such areas as Outstanding Student, Advocacy, Personal Achievement, Business Partner of the […]
Continue readingCareer Resources, Inc. Presents the Summer Youth Job Fair
BRIDGEPORT – Youth between the ages of 16 and 24 who are looking for a job are invited to a Summer Youth Job Fair Monday, June 11, from 3pm to 6 pm at Housatonic Community College, 900 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport, CT. Over 25 employers will be participating and services will be available also. Youth are […]
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