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Connecticut should expand its public-private workforce development programs to meet the state’s growing need for skilled workers, according to Blake Moret, the CEO of a global technology company.
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Nearly a dozen colleges and universities in CT have esports degree programs to get students into the multibillion-dollar esports industry.
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The Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grant program supports job training and education at community colleges, especially for underrepresented students in the science and technology fields.
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According to a report, Connecticut’s formerly incarcerated population could help solve the state’s labor shortage — but only if they receive better support.
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Three decades after the Americans with Disabilities Act, many workplaces in Connecticut remain segregated, and disabled workers earn less than minimum wage.
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The Navy has awarded Suffolk County Community College a $2 million grant to teach 500 students how to build submarine parts.
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The Second Chance Program, which provided carpentry classes to formerly incarcerated individuals, was one of multiple initiatives that received a grant from the state as part of Project Longevity, which aims to reduce gun violence in Bridgeport, Hartford and New Haven.
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New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker announced the first round of grant winners for the Career Pathways Initiative. The money will help local companies train high school students and young adults for careers that do not require a college degree.
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87% of Connecticut manufacturers are finding it difficult to recruit and retain workers according to a survey released on Thursday by the Connecticut Business and Industry Council.
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Connecticut has announced a settlement with Frontier Communications to resolve complaints about the internet provider’s service quality.