Congratulations to Sandy Vining of Career Resources” Community Network Center on becoming an Assister with the state’s new Health Insurance Exchange. From her spot at the Center in the southwestern Connecticut One Stop, Sandy helps people connect with needed services every day. Her new role as a Health Care Navigator will give her detailed knowledge […]
Continue readingProven, effective, and affordable: Employer Breakfast on NCRC
With one of just two NCRC Job Profilers in the region, Career Resources has pioneered the use of the National Career Readiness Certificate in Connecticut. The NCRC is a nationally recognized credential created by the national testing firm ACT, which worked closely with employers to define, teach and measure what skills a worker needs and […]
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Integrity, Leadership, Strength: STRIVE Youth Graduate in Hartford
Youth Case Manager Erin Harwood had plenty to say about each and every one of the 17 young people who graduated from Hartford STRIVE’s first youth program. All of the graduates got a certificate, a hug and a personalized speech by Erin, calling out what is special about them and their five weeks at STRIVE: […]
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Congratulations Nancy!
Congratulations to Nancy Wilber, who teaches Adult Education for CRI to students in The WorkPlace’s Health Care CareerRx Academy, on receiving a 2013 Advocacy Award from The WorkPlace. Nancy has worked to customize her lessons and tailor classes to each students’ interests and abilities. “It’s great to teach students who are so eager to work […]
Continue reading“It has opened their eyes about what’s expected in the workforce.”
NORWALK, CT– Students at Briggs Academy had more than one graduation to celebrate this spring. One sunny day in June, 40 teenagers joined thousands of others nationwide in receiving a STRIVE diploma, certifying they have been through a rigorous attitudinal job-readiness class and are ready to work. Career Resources Inc. is the non-profit operating STRIVE […]
Continue readingFinancially stable working families and individuals
Stephanie Boles of the United Way of Greater New Haven offers this great story on the United Way web site about CRI’s most recent STRIVE graduation. CRI operates STRIVE in Hew Haven, Bridgeport and Hartford. The program uses a unique and highly engaging curriculum to show students what’s important in the workplace, while challenging them […]
Continue readingCRI thanks Bank of America
Career Resources wishes to thank Bank of America Charitable Foundation for a generous $10,000 contribution to the New Haven STRIVE program.
Continue readingCareer Resources, Inc. Celebrates the Season with a Community Dinner
All are invited to join Career Resources for a hearty Holiday meal in the spirit of the season, co-sponsored by the WorkPlace and the CT Department of Labor. Prepared by Bullard-Havens Technical High School students, the holiday meal will feature all the traditional favorites. The festivities will take place Thursday December 20 at the CTWorks […]
Continue readingBank of America Donates to Career Resources, Inc. to help the Long Term Unemployed
Bank of America’s Charitable Foundation provided Career Resources, Inc. (CRI) with a $7,500 grant to support their programs helping the long term unemployed learn new skills and rejoin the workforce in high-demand fields. The generous grant will support a collaborative project with CRI and the Connecticut Center for Arts and Technology (ConnCAT), to assist the […]
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Bridgeport Guardians Donate to Career Resources, Inc.’s Annual Toy Drive
On November 29, Lieutenant Lonnie Blackwell, President of the Bridgeport Guardians delivered a $1000 check to Scott Wilderman, Executive Director of Career Resources, Inc. (CRI). The donation will be used for CRI’s 13th Annual Toy Drive to benefit their clients throughout Fairfield County. The generous donation will be combined with contributions and collections from CRI […]
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