Job Training & Placement Resources

 

2013 TRAINING RESOURCE GUIDE

bluehillslogoBlue Hills Civic Association: Provides job readiness assistance through job matching, training and apprenticeship in construction-related industries. Youth Development – Blue Hills Employment and Skills Training (BHEST) provides occupational training skills to persons 17-21 in the fields of Allied Health, Green Technology and Advanced Manufacturing. Visit their Web site…

 

cptlwkforceCapital Workforce Partners (CWP):  The State’s regional Workforce Investment Board (WIB) that coordinates programs and initiatives to develop a skilled educated and vital workforce and has a one-stop career center, “CT Works,” in two locations in Hartford, CT that serve 37 municipalities in North Central CT.  CWP also assists employers in targeted industries  to grow and remain competitive. Visit their Web site.

 

latinoLogoCenter For Latino Progress formerly CT Puerto Rican Forum, Inc (CPRF): Specializes in providing effective programs to the up-and-coming and fastest-growing Latino population, the marginalized and disadvantaged residents of Hartford and its neighboring communities, so that they may successfully enter the social and economic mainstream. Visit their Web site…

 

jobcorps Hartford Job Corps Center: Provides a no-cost education and career technical training program (namely Job Corps) administered by the U. S. Department of Labor that helps young people 16-24 years improve their quality of life through technical and academic training. Hartford Job Corps also provides career technical training in several vocational trades. Visit their Web site…

 

jobsfunnelJobs Funnel Program by Capital Workforce: Provides case management, job placement, job development and retention support to Hartford residents interested in entering the construction field. Jobs Funnel also offers pre-apprenticeship training in Carpentry, Iron Work, Electrical, Plumbing, Masonry, and OSHA Certification. Visit their Web site…

 

oppLogoOur Piece Of The Pie (OPP): Pathways to Success in the Community Program offers a relationship-centered approach to helping young adults and youth access educational, employment, and personal skills for success. Pathways to Success in High Schools re-engage over-age, under-credited students by integrating the pathways (IN THE COMMUNITY) program into an academically rigorous culture. Visit their Web site…

 

CRlogoSuccess Through Responsibility, Initiative, Vision and Education (STRIVE):Hartford program provides youth and adults with an intensive and highly-interactive three-week curriculum that teaches positive attitudes and prepare culturally and economically disadvantaged job- seekers to develop work habits for successful long-term job retention. Visit their Web site…

 

urbanLeageLogoUrban League of Greater Hartford: Focuses on professional training in high-growth, high-demand fields such as – Administrative Specialist and Pharmacy Technician – by providing students with flexible schedules, innovation, degreed experienced teachers, award winning programs, career related internships, college transition, and job placement services (among other resources) needed to develop a rewarding career. Visit their Web site…