February 2023
WELCOME
The City of Norwalk, in partnership with The Greater Norwalk Chamber of Commerce

While we continue to explore the best ways to make our materials more linguistically inclusive, we are using Google Translate to provide a Spanish version of our newsletter.
A Message from Norwalk's Workforce Development Coordinator
Happy Black History Month! We want to acknowledge and celebrate all the contributions African-Americans have made throughout our history, and especially to the Norwalk community.

We are excited to announce the first Norwalk Workforce Development Quarterly Meeting that will be held on March 1, 2023 from 11:00 am-12:00 pm. We invite all members of the community to join us as we share updates on our local workforce development efforts, share opportunities in the pipeline, and feature new workforce development programs.
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OPPORTUNITIES
TRAINING
CareerConneCT
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.
CareerConneCT Desk Aid
CareerConneCT Convening Program and Case Managers
CareerConneCT PowerPoint
RESOURCES & FUNDING

Norwalk is always looking for new ways to support existing and new businesses. Whether it is pursuing grant funding, implementing comprehensive tax programs, or physical improvements to spaces, we strive to create multiple programs to uplift and attract businesses.
EDUCATION
Check out Norwalk Public Schools'
Career & Training Opportunities page, where you can find the latest opportunities available for both youth and adult residents!
Industry Spotlight

The Southwest Connecticut Manufacturing Regional Sector Partnership (The SW CT Manufacturing RSP) has launched an initiative focused on determining the knowledge, skills and abilities of the most in-demand and important manufacturing occupations.
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OPPORTUNITIES
Current Opportunities
Upcoming Opportunities
A Message from Norwalk Community College

Please join us for The Norwalk Community College Annual Career Expo, which will be held on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm in the West Campus Cafeteria and CIT Atrium.

Meet Norwalk Community College students and alumni representing all disciplines from nursing to engineering to business administration to early childhood education and more.

We welcome you, our valued employers, to connect directly with NCC’s diverse and talented population to fill your recruitment needs.
In both the classroom and the Career Development and Experiential Learning Center, students will be preparing for your visit in the weeks leading up to the expo.

Register for the event on NCC Career Connections, which can be accessed by going to: https://ncc-csm.symplicity.com/employers/

Registration deadline is March 17, 2023.

For questions, please contact NCC's Career Development and Experiential Learning Center at 203.857.6947 or email Kiran Somaya ([email protected]) or Kelly DelMazio ([email protected])
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT NEWS AND UPDATES
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