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7/29/2010
Mobilizer - July 2010

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7/23/2010
Mortgage Crisis Program Legislative Update (July 2010)

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6/29/2010
Mobilizer - June 2010

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5/26/2010
SUMMER EMPLOYERS NEEDED - Wouldn't it be nice to have the region's young talent working for your organization this summer - at no cost to you or your business?

Subsidized and Paid Internships

Click above for the Employer Participation Guide and Work Site Agreement (9 pages).



Hire a youth for the summer
You provide the work experience
We provide the pay

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5/23/2010
Mobilizer - May 2010

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4/30/2010
Mobilizer - April 2010

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4/21/2010
MCJTP Legislative Update April 2010

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4/19/2010
Dress for Success® Mid-Fairfield County is selling Something to Share™ Scarf and Tie for $30 each

Purchase a Something to Share™ Scarf and Tie today!

The Something To Share™ campaign was created to establish a community of people helping people – built on the premise that . . .

3/30/2010
U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis speaks at The Workplace, Inc. in Bridgeport, Conn.

Connecticut Post, Monday, March 29, 2010, by Rob Varnon

BRIDGEPORT –

U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis visited The WorkPlace Inc. on Monday for the kick-off of a $4 million federally funded job-training program.

Solis, standing in . . .

3/30/2010
Mobilizer - March 2010

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3/9/2010
Funds Request and Expense Form

Form FR-119

If you are a provider, please complete the excel spreadsheet that can be found at www.ctworkssw.org/wpform and mail the completed form to The WorkPlace, Inc. addressed to the Grant's Program Manager.. . .

3/9/2010
Joe Carbone, WIB CEO Testifies Before U.S. Senate

Wednesday, March 03, 2010

Open attached file for the entire story.. . .

2/25/2010
Mobilizer - February 2010

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2/2/2010
2010 Community Job Fair

Career Resources, Inc. and Housatonic Community College in cooperation with The WorkPlace, Inc. and the Connecticut Department of Labor.

Thursday, March 18, 2010
9 am - 2pm
Housatonic . . .

1/29/2010
Mobilizer - January 2010

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1/26/2010
Green-Up kicks off in Bridgeport

By Rob Varnon, CT Post Staff Writer (1/26/2010)

The WorkPlace Inc. has $4 million and 24 months to get green jobs for 350 Bridgeport residents living in neighborhoods that have been hardest hit by the recession.

"The green revolution is here . . .

1/24/2010
Career coach shows 'Where To Go'

By Michael C. Juliano, The Advocate Staff Writer (1/24/2010)

Douglas Campbell III, an executive and career coach from Darien, speaks Wednesday to the Career Development Network, a program organized by the Business Council of Fairfield County and The WorkPlace, . . .

1/21/2010
Environmental Technician Training Provided at No Cost for Residents of Ansonia, Derby, Shelton & Seymour

January 20, 2010

The WorkPlace Inc., Southwestern Connecticut’s Workforce Development Board, is sponsoring an eight-week classroom and hands-on Environmental Technician Training at no . . .

1/13/2010
The WorkPlace, Inc. Awarded $4 Million from Recovery Act to Create Green Jobs

http://himes.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=22§iontree=21,22&itemid=358

Jan 13 2010

WASHINGTON, DC—

The WorkPlace, Inc. and dozens of partner organizations will receive a $4 million Recovery Act grant for the Green-Up Bridgeport project, Congressman . . .

1/8/2010
Girls Inc. of Southwestern Connecticut launches Growth Through Transformation in Bridgeport

Girls Inc. of SWCT is proud to launch their new program, Growth Through Transformation, in three Bridgeport public high schools starting on January 11, 2010.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PR Log (Press Release) – Jan 08, 2010 –

Girls Incorporated of Southwestern Connecticut is proud to launch their new program, Growth Through Transformation, . . .

1/7/2010
“Veterans’ Workforce Investment Program” (VWIP) Opens, Seeks Recruits

January 7, 2010


Bridgeport – The WorkPlace, Inc. has been awarded a $500,000 grant to provide “green” educational opportunities to veterans in Southwest and South Central . . .

12/22/2009
Mobilizer - December 2009

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12/21/2009
Derby Youth to Benefit from Pitney Bowes Gift

The WorkPlace, Inc. partners with Derby High School

December 21, 2009

A contribution from Pitney Bowes Foundation to The WorkPlace, Inc will support the Derby High School Literacy and Job Readiness program. This is part of a new initiative to . . .

11/23/2009
Mobilizer - November 2009

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11/16/2009
“Silver Lining” for Businesses: New funds for worker training to help business grow/adapt

November 16, 2009

In spite of the economic clouds hanging over many businesses and communities, a new program offers a “silver lining” that is both timely and smart. Businesses and . . .

11/3/2009
bluegreen’s Capacity Building Classes for non-profits are now forming

Goto the BLUEGREEN page under About Us (on the left) for a link to the page containing the course syllabus.

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10/30/2009
Mobilizer - October 2009

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10/27/2009
“DESIGN FOR SUCCESS” FASHION EVENT & AUCTION FOR DRESS FOR SUCCESS MID-FAIRFIELD COUNTY

October 27, 2009

Come celebrate the season and support Dress for Success Mid-Fairfield County at their annual fundraiser on November 6, 2009 from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. at the Darien Sport Shop, . . .

10/26/2009
EMPLOYERS INVITED: EVENT TO FOCUS ON BENEFITS OF WORKFORCE DIVERSITY

October 26, 2009

With some 13 million working age Americans with disabilities unable to find work, Projects with Industry and Connect-Ability have teamed up to offer businesses the opportunity . . .

10/16/2009
Incumbent Worker Training - Grant Application

The WorkPlace, Inc., Southwestern Connecticut’s Regional Workforce Development Board, is a positive force in improving the workforce. The WorkPlace builds projects that help people prepare for careers . . .

10/7/2009
National Emergency Grant (Finance & Insurance Sector)

The National Emergency Grant (NEG) for the Finance and Insurance Sector is helping former employees of financial services companies get a job or change careers by providing career counseling and access . . .

9/28/2009
Mobilizer - September 2009

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8/27/2009
Mobilizer - August 2009

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7/31/2009
Mortgage Crisis Job Training Program Update (July 2009)

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7/28/2009
Mobilizer - July 2009

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7/22/2009
Bridgeport Region Green Jobs Study

Contact: Ann Harrison
The WorkPlace, Inc.
(203) 610-8540
aharrison@workplace.org
A Project of The WorkPlace, Inc.

Bridgeport Region Green Jobs Study Released

Bridgeport, . . .

7/7/2009
Youth will Survive the Summer Job Search

Norwalk Citizen News - July 2, 2009

Youth will Survive the Summer Job Search

Norwalk Citizen News - By David Hennessey

School's out and commencement exercises are over--but for some teens and recent college grads, there . . .

6/12/2009
Mobilizer - June 2009

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6/11/2009
Mortgage Crisis Job Training Program Update (June 2009)

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5/29/2009
"More than a Suit" Drive for Dress for Success® Mid-Fairfield County

Donations accepted on June 4 from 4-7pm and June 5 from 9-11am at 35 Brentwood Avenue in Fairfield

Contact: Melanie Blanco
The WorkPlace, Inc.
Phone: (203) 610-8562
Fax: (203) 610-8563
Email: mblanco@workplace.org
Web: www.workplace.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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5/29/2009
Mobilizer - May 2009

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5/27/2009
Mortgage Crisis Job Training Program Update (May 2009)

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5/19/2009
Career Coach Rolls into Norwalk

The Norwalk Hour - May 19, 2009
By Chris Bosak, Hour Staff Writer

Career Coach rolls into Norwalk

When the cleaning company that employed Mike Roman lost its contract with a local . . .

4/25/2009
ARRA (American Recovery Reinvestment Act) Projects

For more information about American Recovery Reinvestment Act Projects, please visit http://www.workplace.org/ARRA.asp. . .

4/23/2009
Mobilizer - April 2009

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4/20/2009
2009 Earn & Learn Summer Employment Program

Extended deadline = May 11, 2009 by 4:30pm EST.

The WorkPlace, Inc. is pleased to announce the extension of the deadline for the submittal of pre-applications into the YouthWorks - 2009 Earn . . .

4/7/2009
Mortgage Crisis Job Training Program Update (April 2009)

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3/27/2009
Attention Businesses! Become a Work Site for the Summer Youth Program

Hire a youth for the summer. You provide the Work Experience. We provide the Pay.

Open a world of opportunity

Hire a youth for the summer
You provide the Work Experience
We provide the Pay

Would you like your company to be a Work Site? Call today!

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3/25/2009
State program marries job training, foreclosure prevention

Program aims at preventing foreclosures

CT Post
By Pam Dawkins, Staff writer
March 31, 2009


A program linking job training with foreclosure-avoidance efforts in Connecticut has put the state "ahead of the curve," Gov. . . .

3/24/2009
Mobilizer - March 2009

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3/23/2009
Stamford center will help white-collar workers

WorkPlace branch targets those laid off from finance industry

Stamford Advocate
By Pam Dawkins, Staff writer Posted: 03/21/2009 09:55:46 PM EDT

BRIDGEPORT -- The head of The WorkPlace Inc. delivered a bleak assessment of the region's employment . . .

3/17/2009
Lieberman: Economy facing a great recession

The Advocate, March 14, 2009

BRIDGEPORT -- Though the atmosphere was cordial and punctuated with moments of levity and laughter, the grim reality of the nation's poor economy surfaced in the concerns business people raised with U.S. . . .

3/12/2009
Mortgage Crisis Job Training Program Update (March 2009)

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3/9/2009
Homeowners offered help to forestall foreclosures

CT Post 03/08/2009 By Keila Torres

BRIDGEPORT -- Homeowners facing foreclosure should never try to deal with the situation on their own.

That was the message given to more than 60 area residents who attended a foreclosure prevention . . .

3/4/2009
Training Money available for Manufacturers in Naugatuck Valley



The WorkPlace, Inc. is making grants available to help manufacturers in the Naugatuck Valley address issues of competitiveness and growth which challenge many businesses. Experts will help your . . .

3/3/2009
THE NATIONAL GOVERNORS ASSOCIATION (NGA) FORECLOSURE REPORT

EMERGING TRENDS: STATE ACTIONS TO TACKLE THE FORECLOSURE CRISIS. FEB 2009

Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell launched a job training program for delinquent borrowers in June 2008. The Mortgage Crisis Job Training Program (MCJTP)—which is funded by the state and administered . . .

3/3/2009
CT Workforce System Combats the Mortgage Crisis

New York City Training and Employment Coalition, Feb 27, 2009

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2/20/2009
The WorkPlace, Inc. Mobilizer - February 2009

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2/13/2009
Mortgage Crisis Job Training Program Update (February 2009)

From the Desk of: Joseph M. Carbone

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2/4/2009
Community Resource Center Opens in Bridgeport

On January 23, 2009, the Community Resource Center opened in Bridgeport. The Center will help job seekers find information about, and apply for, childcare, health care, energy bills and other support . . .

2/3/2009
Joseph M. Carbone, President and CEO, panelist at the Feb 7 Fairfield Town Meeting

Source: CT Post, February 3, 2009

State Rep. Hwang to meet with Constituents

Fairfield - State Rep. Tony Hwang, R-Fairfield will hold a town meeting for constituents in the 134th House . . .

2/1/2009
MaturityWorks for Business

Back on the Job: Economic, personal reasons lure older workers into labor force


Source: New Haven Register, 2/1/2009 by Angela Carter



After earning a doctoral degree in French and working in the publishing industry for 20 years, Patricia Hagen was laid off . . .

1/30/2009
Mortgage Crisis Program Update (January 2009)

From the desk of Joseph M. Carbone

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1/30/2009
The WorkPlace Mobilizer - January 2009

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1/30/2009
Grant funds 'green' jobs training

By Peter Urban and Melvin Mason, CT Post Staff Writers

Source: CT Post 01/29/2009

Students from several communities will benefit from a $200,000 Environmental Protection Agency job training grant recently awarded to the The Workplace Inc.

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12/22/2008
The WorkPlace Mobilizer - December 2008

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12/3/2008
Mortgage Crisis Program Update (December 2008)

From the Desk of Joseph M. Carbone, President & CEO

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11/25/2008
The WorkPlace Mobilizer - November 2008

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10/31/2008
The WorkPlace, Inc. Mobilizer - October 2008

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10/1/2008
EPA BROWNFIELDS JOB TRAINING GRANT PROPOSAL

The WorkPlace, Inc. is in the process of preparing an application for a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency through the EPA Brownfields Job Training Program. The EPA awards competitive . . .

10/1/2008
The WorkPlace, Inc. Celebrates 25 Years of Building Better Lives

The WorkPlace, Inc. hosted its quarterly Board Meeting and celebratory breakfast on September 19 honoring and thanking:
~  customers (individuals seeking job skills, employment, and . . .

9/29/2008
The WorkPlace, Inc. Mobilizer - September 2008

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9/16/2008
Helping mortgage borrowers keep their homes

(Bridgeport, CT) September 10, 2008 –

A new statewide program, The Mortgage Crisis Job Training Program helps borrowers throughout Connecticut gain the job skills they need to be able . . .

9/4/2008
Donated Backpacks Help Local Children

(Bridgeport, CT) September 3, 2008 –

Children in homeless families will go back to school with a brand new backpack and school supplies, thanks to a campaign organized by the employees . . .

8/26/2008
The WorkPlace Mobilizer - August 2008

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8/15/2008
IFS Center and NCC graduate first students from new IFS Specialist Certificate Program

(Bridgeport, CT) August 14, 2008 – On August 13, 2008, seven students attending Norwalk Community College (NCC) for the past two years have completed the IFS Specialist Certificate Program. Congratulations . . .

7/31/2008
The WorkPlace Mobilizer - July 2008

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6/30/2008
Free Web Development Camp in Ansonia

Seeking Valley high school students to attend camp and learn about webpage design

PLEASE NOTE: ONE SLOT IS AVAILABLE FOR SESSION #2. SESSION #1 IS COMPLETELY FILLED. PLEASE CONTACT MELANIE AT 203-610-8562 IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SIGN UP FOR SESSION #2.


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6/28/2008
Fed grant to aid homeless veterans

CT Post, 6/28/2008

BRIDGEPORT — The Workplace Inc. earned the distinction of being the only job-training program in Connecticut Friday to receive a share of a $30 million federal grant to help homeless veterans with . . .

6/27/2008
The WorkPlace Mobilizer - June 2008

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5/30/2008
The WorkPlace Mobilizer - May 2008

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4/25/2008
Green Jobs Go Local

Free Event to Give Regional Outlook

(Bridgeport, CT) April 23, 2008 –

White-collar, blue-collar, and now, green-collar jobs.

Friday, April 25 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, come to The Barnum Museum, 820 Main Street, . . .

4/25/2008
Regional Focus on Green Jobs

(Bridgeport, CT) April 25, 2008 –

More than 75 people interested in how the Green Economy will positively impact Bridgeport and the region turned out for an information-packed event today.

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4/24/2008
The WorkPlace Mobilizer - April 2008

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3/27/2008
The WorkPlace Mobilizer - March 2008

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2/27/2008
The WorkPlace Mobilizer - February 2008

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1/25/2008
The WorkPlace Mobilizer - January 2008

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12/17/2007
The WorkPlace Mobilizer - December 2007

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11/30/2007
MaturityWorks - A Senior Community Service Employment Program

Helping individuals age 55 and older to earn more money!

For more information about the program, please go to http://www.workplace.org/jobseekers_MaturityWorks.asp. . .

11/30/2007
The Academy for Career Advancement

Helping individuals making $15 an hour or less to possibly qualify for program help them earn more money!

For more information about the program, please go to http://www.workplace.org/academy.asp

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11/30/2007
World AIDS Day - November 30

The WorkPlace, Inc., Career Resources, CTWorks Mark World AIDS Day

BRIDGEPORT – In recognition of World AIDS Day 2007, The WorkPlace, Inc. and its partner Career Resources, Inc. will host the Connecticut AIDS Resource Coalition on Friday, Nov. 30 at 12 noon to . . .

11/29/2007
Region talks about $5m grant uses

WIRED - Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development

SHELTON — A $5 million federal grant The WorkPlace Inc. will begin distributing this year can't go directly to fixing the major obstacle to building a better work force — public education.
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11/6/2007
The WorkPlace Mobilizer - November 2007

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10/31/2007
CELEBRATING CONNECTICUT VETERANS, A Veterans Day Lunch and Mini-Fair of Services for Veterans, November 9

CELEBRATING CONNECTICUT VETERANS
A Veterans Day Lunch and Mini-Fair of Services for Veterans
Friday, November 9

(Bridgeport, CT) October 31, 2007 – A special event for veterans, . . .

10/26/2007
The WorkPlace Mobilizer - October 2007 Revised

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10/3/2007
Telecommuting Site Launched for Connecticut Residents

(Bridgeport) October 3, 2007 – Today, The WorkPlace, Inc., with the support of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy, launched www.TeleworkTools.org, a . . .

9/20/2007
The WorkPlace Mobilizer - September 2007

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8/20/2007
The WorkPlace Mobilizer - August 2007

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7/23/2007
The WorkPlace Mobilizer - July 2007

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6/18/2007
The WorkPlace Mobilizer - June 2007

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5/9/2007
May Coach

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5/9/2007
TeleWork Project Issues Preliminary Report

The WorkPlace, Inc.'s TeleWork/Telecommuting research project, funded by USDOL/ODEP, has begun to share preliminary findings. The report explores factors from both the employer's and jobseeker's perspectives. . . .

5/9/2007
TeleWork Project Presents Research Findings

The WorkPlace's TeleWork project manager, Susan Kintner, presented findings to-date at the national ODEP conference.

View/Download Presentation. . .

1/23/2007
The WorkPlace Mobilizer - January 2007

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12/12/2006
The WorkPlace Mobilizer - December 2006

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11/2/2006
The WorkPlace Mobilizer - October/November 2006

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8/18/2006
2006 Community Audit and Needs Assessment

Our 2006 Community Audit & Needs Assessment, the key input to The WorkPlace’s strategic planning process, has just been completed.   The Community Audit is an analysis of the region’s . . .

7/19/2006
Connecticut Wins $2.7 Million Training Grant for Insurance & Financial Services Industry

Governor Rell Applauds Innovative Partnership to Support Economic Growth

HARTFORD, July 18, 2006 – Connecticut’s insurance and financial services industry will get a boost from a federal grant which targets training for key occupations to ensure that supply meets . . .

6/22/2006
WorkPlace, Inc. to receive $296,000 for reintegrating homeless veterans into workforce

Washington, D.C. - On June 20, 2006, Congressman Christopher Shays (R-CT) announced that The WorkPlace, Inc. will receive a $296,000 competitive grant for a program to help reintegrate homeless veterans . . .

6/6/2006
Bridgeport agency teaches skill for industry

Judd Mellott wanted his workers to understand the value of negotiations. After all, approaching discussions from different angles when buying materials from a supplier could mean the difference between . . .

11/9/2005
Income of Connecticut's Residents Projected to Decline If Education Does Not Improve

San Jose, CA—If current trends continue, the percentage of Connecticut's workers with a college degree will decrease and the personal income of state residents will decline over the next 15 years, . . .

10/11/2005
Grant targets employment for people with disabilities

The WorkPlace, Inc. has just won a $557,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education to work with partners on “Western Connecticut’s Project with Industries.”

This project . . .

10/9/2005
Grant funds partnerships with faith-based and community organizations

The WorkPlace, Inc. receives federal grant to develop partnerships with 5 faith-based and community organizations

The WorkPlace, Inc. Receives $495,255 Grant from Department of Labor Funding . . .

9/2/2005
Website Launch!

New website is user-friendly and informative

The WorkPlace, Inc. launched its redesigned website on September 2, 2005. The new website, designed by Business Edge, is user-friendly. Jobseekers, employers, partners, and youth will find pertinent . . .