Pictured above: ReadyCT representatives Gabrielle Hendricks (left) and Shannon Marimón (right) are all smiles at the inaugural session of the Connecticut Career Pathways Commission on May 19, 2026.

From workforce training to full-time employment, General Dynamic Electric Boat’s (EB) Signing Day demonstrates the impact of ReadyCT’s career launch programs, helping participants turn career exploration into meaningful job opportunities.



On May 28, 2026, the SWCB program celebrated the 136 students who accepted job offers with EB at the Garde Arts Center in New London! ReadyCT, which features prominently in preparing students for job interviews, was on hand, helping students celebrate their hard work. ReadyCT will continue to support 122 of these new hires who signed up with the SWCB through career readiness workshops, one-on-one coaching, and wraparound supports until their start dates and beyond to ensure they arrive job-ready on Day 1 and stay the course once their career at EB gets underway.

Pictured below: SWCB participants pose for a photo following the Signing Day celebration at the Garde Arts Center in New London on May 28, 2026.

What if a business challenge that has lingered for quite some time could finally be solved through a summer project grounded in youthful thinking and ingenuity?

That’s exactly what nearly 150+ student interns will be up to this summer through ReadyCT’s G.R.I.T. program. Yes, student interns work on real projects submitted by employers and are responsible for a final high-quality deliverable and presentation. G.R.I.T. also provides ongoing career readiness training provided by the ReadyCT team and key partners. Learn more about the program here.

A subset of G.R.I.T., ReadyCT's First Responders Youth Academy (FRYA) is a paid public service training experience. FRYA provides students with the chance to gain firsthand experience in law enforcement, firefighting, and emergency medical services. 



Interested in learning more about these summer internship opportunities or how to get involved? Contact us at info@readyct.org. 

All ReadyCT G.R.I.T. interns visit their client’s worksite to gather information and insights that help inform their summer project. Pictured above is a group of 2025 G.R.I.T. interns just after they presented their final project to their client.