CRI’s STRIVE program recently completed a weeklong training for two groups of teens as part of the Mayor’s Summer Youth Initiative. The program is featured in this video and story in the Norwalk edition of “It’s Relevant.” From the story: Priyanka Thakkar, a first time participant said “The training is great so you know what to […]
Continue readingUI Contributes $10,000 to New Haven STRIVE
Thanks to UIL Holdings for its generous $10,000 contribution this week to the New Haven STRIVE! UIL has been a longtime and consistent supporter of CRI and its programs. Next STRIVE cycle in all three Connecticut locations – Bridgeport, Hartford and New Haven – starts July 7. Click here for details on how to enroll. Thanks […]
Continue readingSTRIVE Youth at Sigourney Square Park
Youth and staff from Hartford’s STRIVE undertook a community service project yesterday, cleaning up Sigourney Square Park. Gloves, rakes, shovels, trash bags and a lot of hard work went into the endeavor. At the end of the afternoon there was no litter to be seen and the paths were all swept clean. They plan to […]
Continue readingBank of America Donates $10,000 to New Haven and Bridgeport STRIVE Programs
Bank of America has made a generous $10,000 contribution to the New Haven and Bridgeport STRIVE programs. “We would like to thank Bank of America for supporting our important work with jobseekers,” said CRI President/CEO Scott K. Wilderman. “As we look to provide our community with important job readiness training, Bank of America’s investment in our […]
Continue readingSTRIVE New Haven’s Matilda Bonilla Speaks at Graduation
Matilda Bonilla, a Training Specialist at STRIVE New Haven, took on another role last week: Graduate and Commencement Speaker. Matilda was among those featured in a New Haven Independent story about the city’s Adult Education Graduation. Others included former child soldiers from Sudan who have built a life in the US. The story describes her journey: […]
Continue readingCRI Board and Staff Honored at United Way Breakfast
Career Resources Inc. was well represented at this week’s Live United Celebration, with longtime Board Member Curtis O. Law receiving the Norman Leeds Award, and Director of Strategic Relations Rosa J. Correa receiving an award presented by CRI President/CEO Scott K. Wilderman. Twenty-one honorees received awards that were drawn by third grade students at the Geraldine Johnson […]
Continue readingCRI Public Ally Honored in Newsletter
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 […]
Continue readingSTRIVE 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 […]
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