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3 Customer Service Excellence Customer Service Excellence February 3, 2020 9:00 am - 11:00 am Workforce Alliance/American Job Center, 560 Ella T Grasso Blvd #3, New Haven, CT 06519, USA Tips and techniques to use for delivering the ultimate customer service experience, a valuable skill in any job setting. See more details Job Opportunity Event Job Opportunity Event February 3, 2020 9:00 am - 12:00 pm American Job Center, 272 S Main St, Middletown, CT 06457, USA Get job opportunities and be screened for a match with local employers seeking qualified candidates. Learn about all the services available at the American Job Center including job training and customized job matching services. See more details Next Steps for Ex-Offenders Next Steps for Ex-Offenders February 3, 2020 9:30 am - 2:00 pm American Job Center, 560 Ella T. Grasso Blvd., New Haven Information Session: Turns ex-offenders into job seekers with life skills, job training and workplace-readiness. Workforce Alliance provides a program that increases the odds of success to return to the workforce, whether you have recently exited incarceration or have a past criminal history. See more details Computers Made Easy Computers Made Easy February 3, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm American Job Center, 560 Ella T. Grasso Blvd., New Haven, CT Make computers fun and easy! Participants will learn basic computer concepts and skills related to use of mouse, keyboard, emailing and attachments, and cutting and pasting. In the workshop, introduction to Windows will be provided. See more details Health Careers Advancement Project Health Careers Advancement Project February 3, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm American Job Center, 560 Ella T. Grasso Blvd., New Haven Free short-term healthcare job training and job search assistance to low income individuals. Includes the option to earn additional credentials after entering the workforce. Attend this information session to find out about eligibility, training options, job development. Please create a CTHires account prior to attending. See more details Job Fair Prep Job Fair Prep February 3, 2020 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm American Job Center, 87 W Main St, Meriden, CT 06451, USA Get ready for the next job fair! Learn how to network with employers, dress to impress, and create an elevator pitch that will help you make a strong first impression. This workshop will prepare you to make the most of the event by being prepared! See more details • • • • • •	4 Bureau of Education Services for the Blind Bureau of Education Services for the Blind February 4, 2020 8:30 am - 4:30 pm American Job Center, 560 Ella T. Grasso Blvd., New Haven, CT Meet with BESB staff to access services related to finding and keeping work. More details here:http://www.ct.gov/besb/site/default.asp See more details Meet with UI Benefits Specialist Meet with UI Benefits Specialist February 4, 2020 9:00 am - 3:00 pm American Job Center, 87 W Main St, Meriden, CT 06451, USA One-on-one Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits assistance with a CT Dept. of Labor specialist. Call (203) 238-3688 to schedule your 20 minute time slot. BEFORE YOU CALL: Create an individual account at www.cthires.com. See more details Job Opportunity Event Job Opportunity Event February 4, 2020 9:00 am - 12:00 pm American Job Center, 560 Ella T. Grasso Blvd., New Haven, CT 06519 Get job opportunities and be screened for a match with local employers seeking qualified candidates. Learn about all the services available at the American Job Center including job training and customized job matching services. See more details Job Opportunity Event Job Opportunity Event February 4, 2020 9:00 am - 12:00 pm American Job Center, 87 W Main St, Meriden, CT 06451, USA Get job opportunities and be screened for a match with local employers seeking qualified candidates. Learn about all the services available at the American Job Center including job training and customized job matching services. See more details Literacy Volunteers Literacy Volunteers February 4, 2020 10:00 am - 2:00 pm American Job Center, 560 Ella T. Grasso Blvd., New Haven Small group tutoring for adults who speak English but need help learning to read at a higher level work and Non-English speakers or speakers of other languages. http://www.lvagnh.org/ See more details Literacy Volunteers Literacy Volunteers February 4, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm American Job Center, 87 W Main St, Meriden, CT 06451, USA Adults who speak English but need help learning to read at a higher level work together in small groups; Non-English speaking (ESOL or English for Speakers of Other Languages) adults work with tutors in small group settings. http://www.lvagnh.org/ See more details Health Careers Advancement Project Health Careers Advancement Project February 4, 2020 11:00 am - 1:00 pm American Job Center, 87 West Main Street, Meriden, CT Free short-term healthcare job training and job search assistance to low income individuals. Includes the option to earn additional credentials after entering the workforce. Attend this information session to find out about eligibility, training options, job development. Please create a CTHires account prior to attending. See more details Statewide Legal Services Statewide Legal Services February 4, 2020 11:30 am - 1:00 pm American Job Center, 560 Ella T. Grasso Blvd., New Haven, CT Meet program representatives to discuss enrollment in services. Legal advice not given on-site. Details here: https://slsct.org/ See more details Community Connections (Middlesex CC) Community Connections (Middlesex CC) February 4, 2020 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Middlesex Community College, 100 Training Hill Rd, Middletown, CT 06457, USA Meet American Job Center representatives in the community and enroll in employment & training services. See more details Interviewing Workshop Interviewing Workshop February 4, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Workforce Alliance/American Job Center, 560 Ella T Grasso Blvd #3, New Haven, CT 06519, USA A powerful workshop that goes over how to prepare for the interview, the importance of first impressions, how to answer the commonly asked interview questions, and how to effectively follow up after the interview. See more details Bureau of Rehabilitation Services Bureau of Rehabilitation Services February 4, 2020 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm American Job Center, 560 Ella T. Grasso Blvd., New Haven Meet with BRS staff to access services related to finding and keeping work. More information: http://www.ct.gov/brs/site/default.asp See more details • • • • • • • • • • •	5 Mortgage Crisis Job Training Program Mortgage Crisis Job Training Program February 5, 2020 9:00 am - 3:00 pm American Job Center, 560 Ella T. Grasso Blvd., New Haven, CT Employment & training help for jobseekers on the verge of foreclosure. Meet program representatives on-site. For more information: www.workplace.org/apply See more details My Next Move My Next Move February 5, 2020 9:00 am - 11:00 am American Job Center, 87 West Main Street, Meriden, CT Reviews the latest careers with salary ranges and whether they have a bright, average or below average outlook. This is a computer lab based workshop. See more details Meet with UI Benefits Specialist Meet with UI Benefits Specialist February 5, 2020 9:00 am - 2:55 pm American Job Center, 560 Ella T. Grasso Blvd., New Haven, CT One-on-One Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefit assistance with a CT Dept. of Labor specialist. Call (203) 624-1493 to schedule your 20 minute time slot. BEFORE YOU CALL: Create an individual account at www.cthires.com. See more details Bureau of Rehabilitation Services Bureau of Rehabilitation Services February 5, 2020 9:00 am - 12:00 pm American Job Center, 87 W Main St, Meriden, CT 06451, USA Meet with BRS staff to access services related to finding and keeping work. More information:http://www.ct.gov/brs/site/default.asp See more details Health Careers Advancement Project Health Careers Advancement Project February 5, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm American Job Center, 560 Ella T. Grasso Blvd., New Haven Free short-term healthcare job training and job search assistance to low income individuals. Includes the option to earn additional credentials after entering the workforce. Attend this information session to find out about eligibility, training options, job development. Please create a CTHires account prior to attending. See more details Job Fair Prep Job Fair Prep February 5, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Workforce Alliance/American Job Center, 3, 560 Ella T Grasso Blvd, New Haven, CT 06519, USA Get ready for the next job fair! Learn how to network with employers, dress to impress, and create an elevator pitch that will help you make a strong first impression. This workshop will prepare you to make the most of the event by being prepared! See more details US Census Jobs Recruitment US Census Jobs Recruitment February 5, 2020 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm American Job Center, 37 Marne St, Hamden, CT Help ensure every person counts! Census Field Ops, $23.50-$26/hr. Office Ops, $21-$25/hr. Event includes completing an online application. Resume helpful, but not required. Flyer: http://bit.ly/2RIAYHS See more details Conflict Resolution in the Workplace Conflict Resolution in the Workplace February 5, 2020 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Workforce Alliance/American Job Center, 560 Ella T Grasso Blvd #3, New Haven, CT 06519, USA A workshop designed to review those effective and successful methods to use when the inevitable workplace conflicts arise. See more details Acing Online Job Applications Acing Online Job Applications February 5, 2020 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm American Job Center, 87 W Main St, Meriden, CT 06451, USA The online application process is targeted more at getting the wrong ones out rather than moving the right ones forward. Provides information and resources to avoid getting weeded out. See more details • • • • • • • • •	6 Meet with UI Benefits Specialist Meet with UI Benefits Specialist February 6, 2020 9:00 am - 3:00 pm American Job Center, 272 S Main St, Middletown, CT 06457, USA One-on-one Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits assistance with a CT Dept. of Labor specialist. Call (860) 347-7691 to schedule your 20 minute time slot. BEFORE YOU CALL: Create an individual account at www.cthires.com. See more details Getting to Know Yourself Getting to Know Yourself February 6, 2020 9:00 am - 11:00 am Workforce Alliance/American Job Center, 560 Ella T Grasso Blvd #3, New Haven, CT 06519, USA Learn to describe your personal and professional values, as well as uncover what motivates your achievements and overall happiness. See more details Getting to Know Yourself Getting to Know Yourself February 6, 2020 9:00 am - 11:00 am American Job Center, 87 West Main Street, Meriden, CT Learn to describe your personal and professional values, as well as uncover what motivates your achievements and overall happiness. See more details Veterans Services Open Hours Veterans Services Open Hours February 6, 2020 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Workforce Alliance/American Job Center, 3, 560 Ella T Grasso Blvd, New Haven, CT 06519, USA Access specialized services for veterans available through the CT Dept. of Labor. Walk-ins welcome. Appointments available upon request by calling (203) 624-1493 x 210. See more details Literacy Volunteers Literacy Volunteers February 6, 2020 10:00 am - 2:00 pm American Job Center, 560 Ella T. Grasso Blvd., New Haven Small group tutoring for adults who speak English but need help learning to read at a higher level work and Non-English speakers or speakers of other languages. http://www.lvagnh.org/ See more details Pop Up Job Fair: Hospitality & Customer Service Pop Up Job Fair: Hospitality & Customer Service February 6, 2020 10:00 am - 2:00 pm CROMWELL TOWN HALL, 41 West St, Cromwell, CT 06416, USA We are coming to your neighborhood! Companies from the Hospitality & Customer Service industries will be on hand. Those impacted by the recent closing of the Red Lion Hotel, Cromwell are invited to attend, along with other American Job Center customers seeking employment in these fields. Pre-registration is encouraged at: http://bit.ly/Feb6JobFair See more details Literacy Volunteers Literacy Volunteers February 6, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm American Job Center, 87 W Main St, Meriden, CT 06451, USA Adults who speak English but need help learning to read at a higher level work together in small groups; Non-English speaking (ESOL or English for Speakers of Other Languages) adults work with tutors in small group settings. http://www.lvagnh.org/ See more details Whitney Center CNA Recruitment Whitney Center CNA Recruitment February 6, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm American Job Center, 37 Marne St., Hamden, CT Certified Nursing Assistants needed to make a difference in the lives of older adults. On-the-spot interviews. Bring resume and current certification. See more details Community Connections (Gateway) Community Connections (Gateway) February 6, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Gateway Community College, 20 Church St, New Haven, CT 06510, USA Meet American Job Center representatives in the community and enroll in employment & training services. See more details Health Careers Advancement Project Health Careers Advancement Project February 6, 2020 11:00 am - 1:00 pm American Job Center, 87 West Main Street, Meriden, CT Free short-term healthcare job training and job search assistance to low income individuals. Includes the option to earn additional credentials after entering the workforce. Attend this information session to find out about eligibility, training options, job development. Please create a CTHires account prior to attending. See more details HUSKY Health - Community Health Network of CT HUSKY Health - Community Health Network of CT February 6, 2020 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm American Job Center, 560 Ella T. Grasso Blvd., New Haven On-site Services to access health care and health insurance. More more information: http://www.huskyhealthct.org See more details Community Connections (Old Saybrook) Community Connections (Old Saybrook) February 6, 2020 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm Old Saybrook Social Services, 322 Main St, Old Saybrook, CT 06475, USA Meet American Job Center representatives in the community and enroll in employment & training services. See more details Job Opportunity Event Job Opportunity Event February 6, 2020 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm American Job Center, 560 Ella T. Grasso Blvd., New Haven, CT 06519 Get job opportunities and be screened for a match with local employers seeking qualified candidates. Learn about all the services available at the American Job Center including job training and customized job matching services. See more details Job Opportunity Event Job Opportunity Event February 6, 2020 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm American Job Center, 87 W Main St, Meriden, CT 06451, USA Get job opportunities and be screened for a match with local employers seeking qualified candidates. Learn about all the services available at the American Job Center including job training and customized job matching services. See more details US Census Jobs Recruitment US Census Jobs Recruitment February 6, 2020 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Workforce Alliance/American Job Center, 3, 560 Ella T Grasso Blvd, New Haven, CT 06519, USA Help ensure every person counts! Census Lister, Census Field Supervisor and office positions open. Event includes completing an online application. Resume helpful, but not required. NOTE to TFA, SNAP, State Supplement, SAGA, and Non-MAG medial programs (HUSKY C and MSP) Participants: DSS will disregard all income attributed to the 2020 Census for individuals temporarily employed with the Census Bureau. All jobs, except clerks and office supervisors, are field positions. Employees set their own hours. Local field workers know their communities best and are the instrumental in conducting surveys with residents on a variety of topics. Field interviewers work out of their home and are reimbursed for mileage. Walk-ins welcome! Preference to those who register at: http://bit.ly/CensusHires_Feb6_NH Print Flyer: See more details Job Corps New Haven Job Corps New Haven February 6, 2020 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm American Job Center, 560 Ella T. Grasso Blvd., New Haven, CT Free residential job training for 16- 24 year olds. Meet On-Site program representatives. Open to Walk-Ins. See also: https://newhaven.jobcorps.gov/ See more details • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	7 Amazon Informational Session Amazon Informational Session February 7, 2020 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Hamden American Job Center, 37 Marne St, Hamden, CT Get the details on joining a location in North Haven, Wallingford, Milford or Fairfield. Opportunities could start up to $17.40/hr as a full-time warehouse person. See jobs posted at http://amazon.com/connecticutjobs. Information Session flyer here: http://bit.ly/3aS74IJ See more details •	8	9
10 Interviewing Workshop Interviewing Workshop February 10, 2020 9:00 am - 11:00 am American Job Center, 87 W. Main St., Meriden A powerful workshop that goes over how to prepare for the interview, the importance of first impressions, how to answer the commonly asked interview questions, and how to effectively follow up after the interview. See more details Health Careers Advancement Project Health Careers Advancement Project February 10, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm American Job Center, 560 Ella T. Grasso Blvd., New Haven Free short-term healthcare job training and job search assistance to low income individuals. Includes the option to earn additional credentials after entering the workforce. Attend this information session to find out about eligibility, training options, job development. Please create a CTHires account prior to attending. See more details Conflict Resolution in the Workplace Conflict Resolution in the Workplace February 10, 2020 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm American Job Center, 87 W Main St, Meriden, CT 06451, USA A workshop designed to review those effective and successful methods to use when the inevitable workplace conflicts arise. See more details • • •	11 Bureau of Education Services for the Blind Bureau of Education Services for the Blind February 11, 2020 8:30 am - 4:30 pm American Job Center, 560 Ella T. Grasso Blvd., New Haven, CT Meet with BESB staff to access services related to finding and keeping work. More details here:http://www.ct.gov/besb/site/default.asp See more details Meet with UI Benefits Specialist Meet with UI Benefits Specialist February 11, 2020 9:00 am - 3:00 pm American Job Center, 87 W Main St, Meriden, CT 06451, USA One-on-one Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits assistance with a CT Dept. of Labor specialist. Call (203) 238-3688 to schedule your 20 minute time slot. BEFORE YOU CALL: Create an individual account at www.cthires.com. See more details Job Opportunity Event Job Opportunity Event February 11, 2020 9:00 am - 12:00 pm American Job Center, 560 Ella T. Grasso Blvd., New Haven, CT 06519 Get job opportunities and be screened for a match with local employers seeking qualified candidates. Learn about all the services available at the American Job Center including job training and customized job matching services. See more details Job Opportunity Event Job Opportunity Event February 11, 2020 9:00 am - 12:00 pm American Job Center, 87 W Main St, Meriden, CT 06451, USA Get job opportunities and be screened for a match with local employers seeking qualified candidates. Learn about all the services available at the American Job Center including job training and customized job matching services. See more details Literacy Volunteers Literacy Volunteers February 11, 2020 10:00 am - 2:00 pm American Job Center, 560 Ella T. Grasso Blvd., New Haven Small group tutoring for adults who speak English but need help learning to read at a higher level work and Non-English speakers or speakers of other languages. http://www.lvagnh.org/ See more details Literacy Volunteers Literacy Volunteers February 11, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm American Job Center, 87 W Main St, Meriden, CT 06451, USA Adults who speak English but need help learning to read at a higher level work together in small groups; Non-English speaking (ESOL or English for Speakers of Other Languages) adults work with tutors in small group settings. http://www.lvagnh.org/ See more details Health Careers Advancement Project Health Careers Advancement Project February 11, 2020 11:00 am - 1:00 pm American Job Center, 87 West Main Street, Meriden, CT Free short-term healthcare job training and job search assistance to low income individuals. Includes the option to earn additional credentials after entering the workforce. Attend this information session to find out about eligibility, training options, job development. Please create a CTHires account prior to attending. See more details Bureau of Rehabilitation Services Bureau of Rehabilitation Services February 11, 2020 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm American Job Center, 560 Ella T. Grasso Blvd., New Haven Meet with BRS staff to access services related to finding and keeping work. More information: http://www.ct.gov/brs/site/default.asp See more details Community Connections (Middlesex CC) Community Connections (Middlesex CC) February 11, 2020 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Middlesex Community College, 100 Training Hill Rd, Middletown, CT 06457, USA Meet American Job Center representatives in the community and enroll in employment & training services. See more details • • • • • • • • •	12 Meet with UI Benefits Specialist Meet with UI Benefits Specialist February 12, 2020 9:00 am - 2:55 pm American Job Center, 560 Ella T. Grasso Blvd., New Haven, CT One-on-One Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefit assistance with a CT Dept. of Labor specialist. Call (203) 624-1493 to schedule your 20 minute time slot. BEFORE YOU CALL: Create an individual account at www.cthires.com. See more details Health Careers Advancement Project Health Careers Advancement Project February 12, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm American Job Center, 560 Ella T. Grasso Blvd., New Haven Free short-term healthcare job training and job search assistance to low income individuals. Includes the option to earn additional credentials after entering the workforce. Attend this information session to find out about eligibility, training options, job development. Please create a CTHires account prior to attending. See more details Exploring Careers Through Social Media Exploring Careers Through Social Media February 12, 2020 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm American Job Center, 87 West Main Street, Meriden As part of the overall networking component of career search, this workshop focuses on how to effectively use the right social media platforms to tap into the 80% of jobs not listed on online job boards. See more details • • •	13 Meet with UI Benefits Specialist Meet with UI Benefits Specialist February 13, 2020 9:00 am - 3:00 pm American Job Center, 272 S Main St, Middletown, CT 06457, USA One-on-one Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits assistance with a CT Dept. of Labor specialist. Call (860) 347-7691 to schedule your 20 minute time slot. BEFORE YOU CALL: Create an individual account at www.cthires.com. See more details Veterans Services Open Hours Veterans Services Open Hours February 13, 2020 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Workforce Alliance/American Job Center, 3, 560 Ella T Grasso Blvd, New Haven, CT 06519, USA Access specialized services for veterans available through the CT Dept. of Labor. Walk-ins welcome. Appointments available upon request by calling (203) 624-1493 x 210. See more details Literacy Volunteers Literacy Volunteers February 13, 2020 10:00 am - 2:00 pm American Job Center, 560 Ella T. Grasso Blvd., New Haven Small group tutoring for adults who speak English but need help learning to read at a higher level work and Non-English speakers or speakers of other languages. http://www.lvagnh.org/ See more details Bus Driver Recruitment: First Student Bus Driver Recruitment: First Student February 13, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Hamden American Job Center, 37 Marne St, Hamden, CT 06514, USA, $17.30 - $24.75 hr. depending on experience and license; Paid training. Requirements: Minimum 21 years old. Valid CT driver’s license for at least 3 years. Background check, drug test and physical exam required. Child Ride Along Program allows drivers to bring their child (over 1 year old) on the bus. Shuttle service takes employees to and from work. Medical benefits offered. Flyer: http://bit.ly/2S6V4LZ See more details Literacy Volunteers Literacy Volunteers February 13, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm American Job Center, 87 W Main St, Meriden, CT 06451, USA Adults who speak English but need help learning to read at a higher level work together in small groups; Non-English speaking (ESOL or English for Speakers of Other Languages) adults work with tutors in small group settings. http://www.lvagnh.org/ See more details Community Connections (Gateway) Community Connections (Gateway) February 13, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Gateway Community College, 20 Church St, New Haven, CT 06510, USA Meet American Job Center representatives in the community and enroll in employment & training services. See more details Health Careers Advancement Project Health Careers Advancement Project February 13, 2020 11:00 am - 1:00 pm American Job Center, 87 West Main Street, Meriden, CT Free short-term healthcare job training and job search assistance to low income individuals. Includes the option to earn additional credentials after entering the workforce. Attend this information session to find out about eligibility, training options, job development. Please create a CTHires account prior to attending. See more details Community Connections (Old Saybrook) Community Connections (Old Saybrook) February 13, 2020 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm Old Saybrook Social Services, 322 Main St, Old Saybrook, CT 06475, USA Meet American Job Center representatives in the community and enroll in employment & training services. See more details CTtransit & CTfastrak CTtransit & CTfastrak February 13, 2020 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm American Job Center, 560 Ella T. Grasso Blvd., New Haven, CT 06519 Connecticut has a new payment system for CTtransit and CTfastrak buses called Go CT card. Stop by to get information from CT Dept. of Transportation staff about the potential cost savings for riders. More information: https://www.cttransit.com/fares/go-ct-card/introducing-go-ct-card See more details US Census Jobs Recruitment US Census Jobs Recruitment February 13, 2020 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm American Job Center, 37 Marne St, Hamden, CT Help ensure every person counts! Census Field Ops, $23.50-$26/hr. Office Ops, $21-$25/hr. Event includes completing an online application. Resume helpful, but not required. Flyer: http://bit.ly/2UGHgK2 See more details Job Opportunity Event Job Opportunity Event February 13, 2020 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm American Job Center, 560 Ella T. Grasso Blvd., New Haven, CT 06519 Get job opportunities and be screened for a match with local employers seeking qualified candidates. Learn about all the services available at the American Job Center including job training and customized job matching services. See more details Job Opportunity Event Job Opportunity Event February 13, 2020 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm American Job Center, 87 W Main St, Meriden, CT 06451, USA Get job opportunities and be screened for a match with local employers seeking qualified candidates. Learn about all the services available at the American Job Center including job training and customized job matching services. See more details Job Corps New Haven Job Corps New Haven February 13, 2020 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm American Job Center, 560 Ella T. Grasso Blvd., New Haven, CT Free residential job training for 16- 24 year olds. Meet On-Site program representatives. Open to Walk-Ins. See also: https://newhaven.jobcorps.gov/ See more details • • • • • • • • • • • • •	14 Resume Writing Fundamentals Resume Writing Fundamentals February 14, 2020 9:00 am - 12:00 pm American Job Center, 37 Marne Street, Hamden, CT Learn how to write a focused résumé needed to secure job interviews and employment offers. Topics include thinking like an employer, strategies for developing essential parts of the résumé, keywords, relevant vs. irrelevant information, formatting and cover letters. See more details •	15	16
17 Closed: President's Day Closed: President's Day February 17, 2020 See more details •	18 Bureau of Education Services for the Blind Bureau of Education Services for the Blind February 18, 2020 8:30 am - 4:30 pm American Job Center, 560 Ella T. Grasso Blvd., New Haven, CT Meet with BESB staff to access services related to finding and keeping work. More details here:http://www.ct.gov/besb/site/default.asp See more details Meet with UI Benefits Specialist Meet with UI Benefits Specialist February 18, 2020 9:00 am - 3:00 pm American Job Center, 87 W Main St, Meriden, CT 06451, USA One-on-one Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits assistance with a CT Dept. of Labor specialist. Call (203) 238-3688 to schedule your 20 minute time slot. BEFORE YOU CALL: Create an individual account at www.cthires.com. See more details Job Opportunity Event Job Opportunity Event February 18, 2020 9:00 am - 12:00 pm American Job Center, 560 Ella T. Grasso Blvd., New Haven, CT 06519 Get job opportunities and be screened for a match with local employers seeking qualified candidates. Learn about all the services available at the American Job Center including job training and customized job matching services. See more details Job Opportunity Event Job Opportunity Event February 18, 2020 9:00 am - 12:00 pm American Job Center, 87 W Main St, Meriden, CT 06451, USA Get job opportunities and be screened for a match with local employers seeking qualified candidates. Learn about all the services available at the American Job Center including job training and customized job matching services. See more details Literacy Volunteers Literacy Volunteers February 18, 2020 10:00 am - 2:00 pm American Job Center, 560 Ella T. Grasso Blvd., New Haven Small group tutoring for adults who speak English but need help learning to read at a higher level work and Non-English speakers or speakers of other languages. http://www.lvagnh.org/ See more details HUSKY Health - Community Health Network of CT HUSKY Health - Community Health Network of CT February 18, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm American Job Center, 560 Ella T. Grasso Blvd., New Haven On-site Services to access health care and health insurance. More more information: http://www.huskyhealthct.org See more details Literacy Volunteers Literacy Volunteers February 18, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm American Job Center, 87 W Main St, Meriden, CT 06451, USA Adults who speak English but need help learning to read at a higher level work together in small groups; Non-English speaking (ESOL or English for Speakers of Other Languages) adults work with tutors in small group settings. http://www.lvagnh.org/ See more details Project Genesis Companion & Living Skill Trainer Jobs Project Genesis Companion & Living Skill Trainer Jobs February 18, 2020 10:00 am - 2:00 pm American Job Center, 37 Marne St., Hamden, CT, Hiring companions and independent living skills trainers. Positions in Branford, Wallingford, Meriden & Clinton. Must have reliable transportation and a drivers license. Details: http://bit.ly/39vpEER See more details Health Careers Advancement Project Health Careers Advancement Project February 18, 2020 11:00 am - 1:00 pm American Job Center, 87 West Main Street, Meriden, CT Free short-term healthcare job training and job search assistance to low income individuals. Includes the option to earn additional credentials after entering the workforce. Attend this information session to find out about eligibility, training options, job development. Please create a CTHires account prior to attending. See more details Veteran's Orientation Veteran's Orientation February 18, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm American Job Center, 37 Marne St, Hamden, CT 06514, USA Learn about veteran services through the CT Dept. of Labor and acquire skills to help you get re-employed. Weekly topics include resume writing, career fair success and interviewing techniques. See more details Acing Online Job Applications Acing Online Job Applications February 18, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm American Job Center, 560 Ella T. Grasso Blvd., New Haven The online application process is targeted more at getting the wrong ones out rather than moving the right ones forward. Individuals in career transition need an edge. Provides an overview of the process and information & resources to avoid getting weeded out. See more details • • • • • • • • • • •	19 Career Search for the Seasoned Professional Career Search for the Seasoned Professional February 19, 2020 9:00 am - 11:00 am Workforce Alliance/American Job Center, 560 Ella T Grasso Blvd #3, New Haven, CT 06519, USA An intensive workshop that gives those 40+ the tools to be the very best candidate when searching for that ideal career move. See more details Meet with UI Benefits Specialist Meet with UI Benefits Specialist February 19, 2020 9:00 am - 2:55 pm American Job Center, 560 Ella T. Grasso Blvd., New Haven, CT One-on-One Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefit assistance with a CT Dept. of Labor specialist. Call (203) 624-1493 to schedule your 20 minute time slot. BEFORE YOU CALL: Create an individual account at www.cthires.com. See more details Bureau of Rehabilitation Services Bureau of Rehabilitation Services February 19, 2020 9:00 am - 12:00 pm American Job Center, 87 W Main St, Meriden, CT 06451, USA Meet with BRS staff to access services related to finding and keeping work. More information:http://www.ct.gov/brs/site/default.asp See more details Health Careers Advancement Project Health Careers Advancement Project February 19, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm American Job Center, 560 Ella T. Grasso Blvd., New Haven Free short-term healthcare job training and job search assistance to low income individuals. Includes the option to earn additional credentials after entering the workforce. Attend this information session to find out about eligibility, training options, job development. Please create a CTHires account prior to attending. See more details HUSKY Health - Community Health Network of CT HUSKY Health - Community Health Network of CT February 19, 2020 11:00 am - 1:00 pm American Job Center, 87 W Main St, Meriden, CT 06451, USA On-site Services to access health care and health insurance. More more information: http://www.huskyhealthct.org See more details Exploring Careers through Social Media Exploring Careers through Social Media February 19, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm American Job Center, 560 Ella T. Grasso Blvd., New Haven, CT 06519 Provides a comprehensive overview of LinkedIn features and benefits, why it is essential to your job searching efforts, and how to create an effective profile that gets results. See more details • • • • • •	20 Beating the Online Applicant Tracking System Beating the Online Applicant Tracking System February 20, 2020 9:00 am - 11:00 am Workforce Alliance/American Job Center, 560 Ella T Grasso Blvd #3, New Haven, CT 06519, USA Ensure that your resume is formatted to make it through the applicant tracking system screening software that many companies use today. See more details Meet with UI Benefits Specialist Meet with UI Benefits Specialist February 20, 2020 9:00 am - 3:00 pm American Job Center, 272 S Main St, Middletown, CT 06457, USA One-on-one Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits assistance with a CT Dept. of Labor specialist. Call (860) 347-7691 to schedule your 20 minute time slot. BEFORE YOU CALL: Create an individual account at www.cthires.com. See more details Veterans Services Open Hours Veterans Services Open Hours February 20, 2020 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Workforce Alliance/American Job Center, 3, 560 Ella T Grasso Blvd, New Haven, CT 06519, USA Access specialized services for veterans available through the CT Dept. of Labor. Walk-ins welcome. Appointments available upon request by calling (203) 624-1493 x 210. See more details Literacy Volunteers Literacy Volunteers February 20, 2020 10:00 am - 2:00 pm American Job Center, 560 Ella T. Grasso Blvd., New Haven Small group tutoring for adults who speak English but need help learning to read at a higher level work and Non-English speakers or speakers of other languages. http://www.lvagnh.org/ See more details Literacy Volunteers Literacy Volunteers February 20, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm American Job Center, 87 W Main St, Meriden, CT 06451, USA Adults who speak English but need help learning to read at a higher level work together in small groups; Non-English speaking (ESOL or English for Speakers of Other Languages) adults work with tutors in small group settings. http://www.lvagnh.org/ See more details Community Connections (Gateway) Community Connections (Gateway) February 20, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Gateway Community College, 20 Church St, New Haven, CT 06510, USA Meet American Job Center representatives in the community and enroll in employment & training services. See more details Health Careers Advancement Project Health Careers Advancement Project February 20, 2020 11:00 am - 1:00 pm American Job Center, 87 West Main Street, Meriden, CT Free short-term healthcare job training and job search assistance to low income individuals. Includes the option to earn additional credentials after entering the workforce. Attend this information session to find out about eligibility, training options, job development. Please create a CTHires account prior to attending. See more details Branford Adult Ed (ERACE) Branford Adult Ed (ERACE) February 20, 2020 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Discover the offerings of East Shore Region Adult and Continuing Education (ERACE), based in Branford, CT See more details Community Connections (Old Saybrook) Community Connections (Old Saybrook) February 20, 2020 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm Old Saybrook Social Services, 322 Main St, Old Saybrook, CT 06475, USA Meet American Job Center representatives in the community and enroll in employment & training services. See more details US Census Jobs Recruitment US Census Jobs Recruitment February 20, 2020 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm American Job Center, 37 Marne St, Hamden, CT, Help ensure every person counts! Census Field Ops, $23.50-$26/hr. Office Ops, $21-$25/hr. Event includes completing an online application. Resume helpful, but not required. Flyer: http://bit.ly/2UGHgK2 See more details Job Opportunity Event Job Opportunity Event February 20, 2020 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm American Job Center, 560 Ella T. Grasso Blvd., New Haven, CT 06519 Get job opportunities and be screened for a match with local employers seeking qualified candidates. Learn about all the services available at the American Job Center including job training and customized job matching services. See more details Job Opportunity Event Job Opportunity Event February 20, 2020 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm American Job Center, 87 W Main St, Meriden, CT 06451, USA Get job opportunities and be screened for a match with local employers seeking qualified candidates. Learn about all the services available at the American Job Center including job training and customized job matching services. See more details Job Corps New Haven Job Corps New Haven February 20, 2020 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm American Job Center, 560 Ella T. Grasso Blvd., New Haven, CT Free residential job training for 16- 24 year olds. Meet On-Site program representatives. Open to Walk-Ins. See also: https://newhaven.jobcorps.gov/ See more details • • • • • • • • • • • • •	21 Over 40 & Looking for Work Over 40 & Looking for Work February 21, 2020 9:00 am - 12:00 pm American Job Center, 37 Marne Street, Hamden, CT Designed to address the specific needs and challenges of job seekers over 40. Learn strategies to overcome age bias and successful techniques to land your next job. See more details Amazon Informational Session Amazon Informational Session February 21, 2020 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Hamden American Job Center, 37 Marne St, Hamden, CT Get the details on joining a location in North Haven, Wallingford, Milford or Fairfield. Opportunities could start up to $17.40/hr as a full-time warehouse person. See jobs posted at http://amazon.com/connecticutjobs. Information Session flyer here: http://bit.ly/3aS74IJ See more details • •	22	23
24 Beating the Online Applicant Tracking System Beating the Online Applicant Tracking System February 24, 2020 9:00 am - 11:00 am American Job Center, 87 W. Main St., Meriden, CT Ensure that your resume is formatted to make it through the applicant tracking system screening software that many companies use today. See more details Manufacturing Jobs Recruitment: Best Logic Manufacturing Jobs Recruitment: Best Logic February 24, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm American Job Center, 37 Marne St., Hamden, CT, Filling job openings in Wallingford & Wethersfield. CNC Machinist, Quality Inspector, CNC Operator, Manufacturing Engineer, Toolmaker. Flyer: http://bit.ly/2usBvVw See more details Bus Driver Recruitment: First Student Bus Driver Recruitment: First Student February 24, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Hamden American Job Center, 37 Marne St, Hamden, CT 06514, USA, $17.30 - $24.75 hr. depending on experience and license; Paid training. Requirements: Minimum 21 years old. Valid CT driver’s license for at least 3 years. Background check, drug test and physical exam required. Child Ride Along Program allows drivers to bring their child (over 1 year old) on the bus. Shuttle service takes employees to and from work. Medical benefits offered. Details: http://bit.ly/38psrj5 See more details Health Careers Advancement Project Health Careers Advancement Project February 24, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm American Job Center, 560 Ella T. Grasso Blvd., New Haven Free short-term healthcare job training and job search assistance to low income individuals. Includes the option to earn additional credentials after entering the workforce. Attend this information session to find out about eligibility, training options, job development. Please create a CTHires account prior to attending. See more details Customer Service Excellence Customer Service Excellence February 24, 2020 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm American Job Center, 87 W Main St, Meriden, CT 06451, USA Tips and techniques to use for delivering the ultimate customer service experience, a valuable skill in any job setting. See more details • • • • •	25 Bureau of Education Services for the Blind Bureau of Education Services for the Blind February 25, 2020 8:30 am - 4:30 pm American Job Center, 560 Ella T. Grasso Blvd., New Haven, CT Meet with BESB staff to access services related to finding and keeping work. More details here:http://www.ct.gov/besb/site/default.asp See more details Meet with UI Benefits Specialist Meet with UI Benefits Specialist February 25, 2020 9:00 am - 3:00 pm American Job Center, 87 W Main St, Meriden, CT 06451, USA One-on-one Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits assistance with a CT Dept. of Labor specialist. Call (203) 238-3688 to schedule your 20 minute time slot. BEFORE YOU CALL: Create an individual account at www.cthires.com. See more details Literacy Volunteers Literacy Volunteers February 25, 2020 10:00 am - 2:00 pm American Job Center, 560 Ella T. Grasso Blvd., New Haven Small group tutoring for adults who speak English but need help learning to read at a higher level work and Non-English speakers or speakers of other languages. http://www.lvagnh.org/ See more details Literacy Volunteers Literacy Volunteers February 25, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm American Job Center, 87 W Main St, Meriden, CT 06451, USA Adults who speak English but need help learning to read at a higher level work together in small groups; Non-English speaking (ESOL or English for Speakers of Other Languages) adults work with tutors in small group settings. http://www.lvagnh.org/ See more details CT Indian Council Career & Tuition Assistance CT Indian Council Career & Tuition Assistance February 25, 2020 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Workforce Alliance/American Job Center, 3, 560 Ella T Grasso Blvd, New Haven, CT 06519, USA Native Americans can access specialized career assistance, job training, college tuition assistance, work readiness and resume guidance. Paid training for CDL, Phlebotomy Tech, LPN, EKG Tech and more. Representatives from the CT Indian Council will be on-site offering details. Learn more at www.facebook.com/connecticutindiancouncil See more details Health Careers Advancement Project Health Careers Advancement Project February 25, 2020 11:00 am - 1:00 pm American Job Center, 87 West Main Street, Meriden, CT Free short-term healthcare job training and job search assistance to low income individuals. Includes the option to earn additional credentials after entering the workforce. Attend this information session to find out about eligibility, training options, job development. Please create a CTHires account prior to attending. See more details Community Connections (Middlesex CC) Community Connections (Middlesex CC) February 25, 2020 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Middlesex Community College, 100 Training Hill Rd, Middletown, CT 06457, USA Meet American Job Center representatives in the community and enroll in employment & training services. See more details • • • • • • •	26 Resume Writing Fundamentals Resume Writing Fundamentals February 26, 2020 9:00 am - 12:00 pm American Job Center, 560 Ella T. Grasso Blvd., New Haven, CT Learn how to write a focused résumé needed to secure job interviews and employment offers. Topics include thinking like an employer, strategies for developing essential parts of the résumé, keywords, relevant vs. irrelevant information, formatting and cover letters. Facilitated by the CT Dept. of Labor. See more details Meet with UI Benefits Specialist Meet with UI Benefits Specialist February 26, 2020 9:00 am - 2:55 pm American Job Center, 560 Ella T. Grasso Blvd., New Haven, CT One-on-One Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefit assistance with a CT Dept. of Labor specialist. Call (203) 624-1493 to schedule your 20 minute time slot. BEFORE YOU CALL: Create an individual account at www.cthires.com. See more details Resume Writing Fundamentals Resume Writing Fundamentals February 26, 2020 9:15 am - 12:15 pm American Job Center, 87 W Main St, Meriden Learn how to write a focused résumé needed to secure job interviews and employment offers. Topics include thinking like an employer, strategies for developing essential parts of the résumé, keywords, relevant vs. irrelevant information, formatting and cover letters. See more details Health Careers Advancement Project Health Careers Advancement Project February 26, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm American Job Center, 560 Ella T. Grasso Blvd., New Haven Free short-term healthcare job training and job search assistance to low income individuals. Includes the option to earn additional credentials after entering the workforce. Attend this information session to find out about eligibility, training options, job development. Please create a CTHires account prior to attending. See more details Manufacturing Jobs Recruitment: Best Logic Manufacturing Jobs Recruitment: Best Logic February 26, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm American Job Center, 87 W Main St, Meriden, CT 06451, USA Filling job openings in Wallingford & Wethersfield. CNC Machinist, Quality Inspector, CNC Operator, Manufacturing Engineer, Toolmaker. Details: http://bit.ly/2wa93rP See more details Interviewing Workshop Interviewing Workshop February 26, 2020 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm American Job Center, 87 W. Main St., Meriden A powerful workshop that goes over how to prepare for the interview, the importance of first impressions, how to answer the commonly asked interview questions, and how to effectively follow up after the interview. See more details • • • • • •	27 Meet with UI Benefits Specialist Meet with UI Benefits Specialist February 27, 2020 9:00 am - 3:00 pm American Job Center, 272 S Main St, Middletown, CT 06457, USA One-on-one Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits assistance with a CT Dept. of Labor specialist. Call (860) 347-7691 to schedule your 20 minute time slot. BEFORE YOU CALL: Create an individual account at www.cthires.com. See more details Veterans Services Open Hours Veterans Services Open Hours February 27, 2020 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Workforce Alliance/American Job Center, 3, 560 Ella T Grasso Blvd, New Haven, CT 06519, USA Access specialized services for veterans available through the CT Dept. of Labor. Walk-ins welcome. Appointments available upon request by calling (203) 624-1493 x 210. See more details Interviewing Strategies & Techniques Interviewing Strategies & Techniques February 27, 2020 9:00 am - 12:00 pm American Job Center, 37 Marne St, Hamden, CT 06514, USA Learn how to strategically prepare for critical job interview questions. Topics include company research, developing a candidate message, questions to ask the employer, closing the interview and following up. See more details Literacy Volunteers Literacy Volunteers February 27, 2020 10:00 am - 2:00 pm American Job Center, 560 Ella T. Grasso Blvd., New Haven Small group tutoring for adults who speak English but need help learning to read at a higher level work and Non-English speakers or speakers of other languages. http://www.lvagnh.org/ See more details Literacy Volunteers Literacy Volunteers February 27, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm American Job Center, 87 W Main St, Meriden, CT 06451, USA Adults who speak English but need help learning to read at a higher level work together in small groups; Non-English speaking (ESOL or English for Speakers of Other Languages) adults work with tutors in small group settings. http://www.lvagnh.org/ See more details Community Connections (Gateway) Community Connections (Gateway) February 27, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Gateway Community College, 20 Church St, New Haven, CT 06510, USA Meet American Job Center representatives in the community and enroll in employment & training services. See more details US Census Jobs Recruitment US Census Jobs Recruitment February 27, 2020 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm American Job Center, 37 Marne St, Hamden, CT, Help ensure every person counts! Census Field Ops, $23.50-$26/hr. Office Ops, $21-$25/hr. Event includes completing an online application. Resume helpful, but not required. Flyer: http://bit.ly/2UGHgK2 See more details Community Connections (Old Saybrook) Community Connections (Old Saybrook) February 27, 2020 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm Old Saybrook Social Services, 322 Main St, Old Saybrook, CT 06475, USA Meet American Job Center representatives in the community and enroll in employment & training services. See more details Job Opportunity Event Job Opportunity Event February 27, 2020 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm American Job Center, 560 Ella T. Grasso Blvd., New Haven, CT 06519 Get job opportunities and be screened for a match with local employers seeking qualified candidates. Learn about all the services available at the American Job Center including job training and customized job matching services. See more details Job Opportunity Event Job Opportunity Event February 27, 2020 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm American Job Center, 87 W Main St, Meriden, CT 06451, USA Get job opportunities and be screened for a match with local employers seeking qualified candidates. Learn about all the services available at the American Job Center including job training and customized job matching services. See more details Job Corps New Haven Job Corps New Haven February 27, 2020 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm American Job Center, 560 Ella T. Grasso Blvd., New Haven, CT Free residential job training for 16- 24 year olds. Meet On-Site program representatives. Open to Walk-Ins. See also: https://newhaven.jobcorps.gov/ See more details • • • • • • • • • • •	28 Successful Job Search Strategies Successful Job Search Strategies February 28, 2020 9:00 am - 12:00 pm American Job Center, 37 Marne Street, Hamden, CT Learn job search strategies that will help you successfully secure your next position. Topics include employer research, importance of preparation and organization in the job search, networking and using social media to establish a digital presence. See more details Resume Writing Fundamentals Resume Writing Fundamentals February 28, 2020 9:15 am - 12:15 pm American Job Center, 272 S Main St, Middletown, CT 06457, USA Learn how to write a focused résumé needed to secure job interviews and employment offers. Topics include thinking like an employer, strategies for developing essential parts of the résumé, keywords, relevant vs. irrelevant information, formatting and cover letters. See more details • •	29

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