STRIVE programs in all three Connecticut locations celebrated another successful cycle today with graduation ceremonies in Bridgeport, Hartford and New Haven. In New Haven, the event was even sweeter as longtime supporter United Illuminating presented the program with a check for $10,000. Pictured above, from left, are Bridgeport graduates Jacqueline Sutton, Richard Santos, Gustave Sebabi, Timothy […]
Continue readingCareer Resources Inc. is proud to be a partner in this effort! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- July 22, 2014 Contact: Alice Pritchard, Executive Director, CWEALF Telephone: (860) 247-6090 x107 Email: apritchard@cwealf.org Program Preparing Nurse Aides Highlighted by Vice President Biden as Innovative Model for Meeting Employers Needs for Healthcare Workers Hartford- Since January, the President has […]
Continue readingThe new staff of Bridgeport STRIVE Youth — Theresa Galberth, Rachel Cunningham, and Melissa Joseph — would like to invite you to our Re-launch event: 5:30p.m. to 7:30p.m. Housatonic Community College, Beacon Hall, Room 214 900 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport, CT 06604 STRIVE Youth serves to help our youth acquire the life-changing skills and attitudes needed to overcome challenging […]
Continue readingThe recession may officially be over, but the economy is changing, and many people still struggle to find work as employers demand different skills in new fields. Responding to that challenge — with top-notch facilities, connections to employers, and highly trained and caring staff – -is the focus of the new American Job Center (AJC), celebrating its grand […]
Continue readingCareer Resources’ Fathers for Life Program offers an intensive parenting curriculum that covers topics such as child health and development, co-parenting and communication skills and how to get along with your child’s other parent even when you don’t live together. Career Resources Inc. (CRI) was one of the first agencies to partner with the state’s […]
Continue readingCRI’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 readingThanks 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 readingYouth 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 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 readingMatilda 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: […]
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