Acting Labor Secretary Visits EWIB/NFA Youth Pipelines

Photo Courtesy of Norwich Free Academy

On January 26, Congressman Joe Courtney hosted Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Julie Su for a visit to the Norwich Free Academy (NFA) career pathway programs, including the EWIB Youth Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative (YMPI) and Youth Healthcare Pipeline Initiative (YHPI). NFA administrators, teachers, and current and former students attested to the impact these programs have on students’ engagement in school, academic performance, and career prospects. “You all are just demonstrating the power of smart investment as well as really smart partnerships,” Acting Secretary Su declared. Click here and here for coverage from The Bulletin and The Day.

Eastern CT Healthcare Partnership Update

Northeast CT Inspire & Hire event was held November 3rd. Approximately 100 students from 10 area high schools and 15 employers gathered for a career exploration and job fair event at CT State Quinebaug Valley.

Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce (GNACC)

Healthcare Careers Expo

Friday, April 26, 2024

Holiday Inn, Norwich

High School Healthcare Careers Expo

8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Adult Healthcare Job Fair

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Click here for more information about the Healthcare Partnership.

To get involved, contact Dave Bechtel at [email protected]

Manufacturing Regional Sector Partnership (RSP)

The Eastern Advanced Manufacturing Alliance (EAMA) RSP applauds the U.S. House for passing the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act which will, if approved by the Senate, restore the tax treatment of research & development expenditures to incentivize manufacturers to innovate, grow, and create jobs. Click here to watch Congressman Joe Courtney talk on the House floor about the importance of the Act to Westminster Tool and other EAMA RSP member companies. EAMA RSP looks forward to working with our U.S. Senators to ensure their support for this critical legislation for manufacturers.

GNACC Manufacturing Career Fair

Friday, May 3, 2024

8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Holiday Inn, Norwich

Click here to learn more about the EAMA RSP.

2024 Summer Youth Employment Program

Within the next few weeks, EWIB and its partners will begin accepting applications for the 2024 CT Youth Employment Program (CYEP), which launches in July. The CYEP provides paid work experience, career pathways exploration, and work readiness training to prepare youth ages 14-24 to become successful and sustained members of our region’s future labor force. We urge our local legislators to protect the CYEP’s FY25 funding allocation so we can serve more youth of the hundreds of youth who comprise our wait list each year. An early confirmation of the CYEP’s FY25 funding level will also allow sufficient planning time to effectively deliver the program to 500+ youth at ~150 worksites spanning EWIB’s 1,400 square-mile service area. Click here for an overview of the statewide 2023 CYEP and click here for a recent EASTCONN op-ed which quotes EWIB President/CEO Michael Nogelo citing the CYEP as part of the solution to our region’s disconnected youth crisis.

EWIB Welcomes:

New CEO Council Member

Sandra Allyn-Gauthier

First Selectwoman

Town of Preston

New Board Member

Jessica van der Swaagh

Global Director of Human Resources

SPIROL

Last But Not Least...

On January 23, the EWIB Board of Directors approved revised EWIB vision and mission statements and reviewed the organization’s new core values. “The goal has never been to establish a new or different direction,” EWIB President/CEO Michael Nogelo told the Board about the rationale for establishing the new strategic pillars, “The goal is to more clearly and concisely articulate our direction for the benefit of staff, stakeholders, and funders.” .

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