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 […]
Continue readingSTRIVE Hartford Welcomes Ann Tramontana-Veno, Bids Jose Rendon Farewell
The staff of STRIVE Hartford said farewell today to Jose Rendon, who is leaving the program after many years to join Nutmeg Planning as a Senior Contract Labor and Compliance Analyst. Jose, whose history with STRIVE goes back more than 10 years, helped welcome new Program Manger Ann Tramontana-Veno, who has worked recently at Connecticut […]
Continue readingCRI Welcomes Althea Marshall Brooks
CRI is pleased to welcome Althea Marshall Brooks as Director of STRIVE Connecticut. Althea will be starting March 10, and will be based in the STRIVE New Haven office. She will also oversee the STRIVE programs in Bridgeport and Hartford. Althea served in the cabinet of Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. from 2012-2013 as the Community […]
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Fathers for Life: Fabian
Fabian is a 32 year-old father of three children and stepfather to a daughter. Fabian was referred to Fathers for Life by the Department of Children and Family Services. After participating in the 24/7 Dad curriculum, he gained the parenting skills needed to develop a positive relationship with his children. Through Fathers for Life, Fabian […]
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CRI Closed Today
CRI is closed today Due to the weather, Career Resources Inc. (CRI) is closed today. CRI follows the state of Connecticut closing policy for non-essential state employees. Please also check back here for updates.
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