February 2024

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The Campaign for Working Connecticut

The Campaign for Working Connecticut is a statewide coalition of diverse stakeholders addressing the critical need to strengthen Connecticut’s future talent pipeline.

Areas of focus include:

  • Opportunity Youth
  • Digital Equity
  • Workforce Transportation


Faced with the needs

of Connecticut’s 119,000 disconnected or at-risk youth – young people who have either dropped out of school or are in danger of dropping out of school, and who are, for those aged 18 to 26, unemployed and in many cases without the skills to gain employment – a coalition of Connecticut stakeholders are working together with our elected officials as the Opportunity Youth Initiative.



Public investment in disconnected youth is essential to promote economic growth and social equity and prepare the next generation of workers for a rapidly changing job market.

Click to learn more about the campaign

Check out Norwalk ACT's Testimony in Support of H.B. 5213: An Act Concerning Disconnected Youth

LOCAL NORWALK OPPORTUNITIES
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

TRANSPORTATION RESOURCES

Discover a greener way to travel with CTrides, the dynamic statewide program by the Connecticut Department of Transportation. Designed to improve the lives of residents, employers, and employees, CTrides encourages sustainable transportation choices for daily commutes, errands, and leisure activities. The program aims to reduce air pollution, ease traffic congestion, and enhance overall quality of life through the use of eco-friendly travel options like public transit, biking, walking, and carpooling.


Join the movement for a healthier Connecticut—visit www.CTrides.com to explore green mobility options, track your progress, and access comprehensive resources for residents, employers, and employees who want to make a difference!


TRAINING
CareerConneCT is a program that offers skilling, re-skilling, and up-skilling in growing industries. It offers certificate training programs and industry recognized credentials in as little as 5-12 weeks and gets connected with employers ready to hire. Programs in industries such as Manufacturing, Information Technology (IT), Infrastructure Construction, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Transportation (CDL), Green Jobs, and Business Services.


Job seekers can now access an online intake portal to be connected to re-skilling, up-skilling, or next-skilling opportunities, along with a continuously-growing list of training programs.
ONGOING RESOURCES


The Jobs.CT.Gov portal is aimed at assisting Connecticut residents and those seeking to move to the state in the process of finding a job. Through jobs.ct.gov, jobseekers can access search tools, tips, and resources to help land a job, as well as training and certification opportunities. The jobs portal is also a tool that will help bring qualified candidates to employers’ job openings. It is another step in the right direction in the state’s digital journey, benefitting both residents and businesses.


Jobs.ct.gov joins health.ct.gov and business.ct.gov as the next service category to be developed in the new digital, one-stop government ecosystem. Some of the resources available through the jobs portal include:

  • Powerful job search tools;
  • Job search tips and personal help;
  • Free and low-cost training, certificate, and classroom programs; and
  • Resources to help employers hire, train, and retain employees.


All of the resources are Connecticut-specific and focus on connecting jobseekers with the variety of employment and workforce development opportunities offered in the state.

Check out the Portal 
Norwalk Workforce Development Referral Resource Guide
Check out the Norwalk Workforce Development Referral Resource Guide
Check out the Norwalk Job Board
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CareerConneCT Desk Aid
CareerConneCT Convening Program and Case Managers
CareerConneCT PowerPoint
Norwalk is always looking for new ways to support existing and new businesses. Whether pursuing grant funding, implementing comprehensive tax programs, or physical improvements to spaces, we strive to create multiple programs to uplift and attract businesses.
Check Out Their Programs

Check out Norwalk Public Schools'

Career & Training Opportunities page, where you can find the latest opportunities available for youth and adult residents!

Learn More

The City of Norwalk, in partnership with The Greater Norwalk Chamber of Commerce

Norwalk ACTS | [www.norwalkacts.org]
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