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		1 CLOSED NEW YEARS DAY CLOSED NEW YEARS DAY January 1, 2020 See more details •	2 Meet with UI Benefits Specialist Meet with UI Benefits Specialist January 2, 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 Financial Literacy Financial Literacy January 2, 2020 9:00 am - 11:00 am American Job Center, 87 W. Main St., Meriden, CT An introduction in the essential skill of possessing financial literacy to create of life of financial independence. Topics covered are the definitions of financial literacy, credit, saving, investing, budgeting, and how each is important for a life of financial self-sufficiency See more details Veterans Services Open Hours Veterans Services Open Hours January 2, 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 January 2, 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 January 2, 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 Job Opportunity Event Job Opportunity Event January 2, 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 January 2, 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 January 2, 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 • • • • • • • •	3 Next Steps for Ex-Offenders Next Steps for Ex-Offenders January 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 Amazon Informational Session Amazon Informational Session January 3, 2020 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Workforce Alliance/American Job Center, 3, 560 Ella T Grasso Blvd, New Haven, CT 06519, USA 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 more at http://amazon.com/connecticutjobs. Preference to those who register here: http://bit.ly/Amazon_infosessions_AJC_NH_Jan2020 See more details • •	4	5
6 Resume Writing Fundamentals Resume Writing Fundamentals January 6, 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 Computers Made Easy Computers Made Easy January 6, 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 January 6, 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 January 6, 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 • • • •	7 Bureau of Education Services for the Blind Bureau of Education Services for the Blind January 7, 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 January 7, 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 January 7, 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 January 7, 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 January 7, 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 January 7, 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 Amazon Informational Session Amazon Informational Session January 7, 2020 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Workforce Alliance/American Job Center, 3, 560 Ella T Grasso Blvd, New Haven, CT 06519, USA 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 more at http://amazon.com/connecticutjobs. Preference to those who register here: http://bit.ly/Amazon_infosessions_AJC_NH_Jan2020 See more details Statewide Legal Services Statewide Legal Services January 7, 2020 12:30 pm - 2:30 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 Holo-Krome Manufacturing Recruitment Holo-Krome Manufacturing Recruitment January 7, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm American Job Center, 37 Marne St, Hamden, CT 06514, USA Hiring for manufacturing packer/shipper, manufacturing machinist, manufacturing tool room machinist. Holo-Krome is located in Wallingford, CT. Bring a resume! See more details Community Connections (Middlesex CC) Community Connections (Middlesex CC) January 7, 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 Community Connections (Old Saybrook) Community Connections (Old Saybrook) January 7, 2020 2:00 pm - 4:00 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 • • • • • • • • • • •	8 My Next Move My Next Move January 8, 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 Mortgage Crisis Job Training Program Mortgage Crisis Job Training Program January 8, 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 Meet with UI Benefits Specialist Meet with UI Benefits Specialist January 8, 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 January 8, 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 Acing Online Job Applications Acing Online Job Applications January 8, 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 • • • • •	9 Meet with UI Benefits Specialist Meet with UI Benefits Specialist January 9, 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 Resume Writing Fundamentals Resume Writing Fundamentals January 9, 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 Veterans Services Open Hours Veterans Services Open Hours January 9, 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 Getting to Know Yourself Getting to Know Yourself January 9, 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 Literacy Volunteers Literacy Volunteers January 9, 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 January 9, 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. See flyer: http://bit.ly/39LPYvC See more details Literacy Volunteers Literacy Volunteers January 9, 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) January 9, 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 Branford Adult Ed (ERACE) Branford Adult Ed (ERACE) January 9, 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 Health Careers Advancement Project Health Careers Advancement Project January 9, 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 Job Opportunity Event Job Opportunity Event January 9, 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 January 9, 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 January 9, 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 • • • • • • • • • • • • •	10 Over 40 & Looking for Work Over 40 & Looking for Work January 10, 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 •	11	12
13 Interviewing Workshop Interviewing Workshop January 13, 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 Interviewing Strategies & Techniques Interviewing Strategies & Techniques January 13, 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 Health Careers Advancement Project Health Careers Advancement Project January 13, 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 January 13, 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 • • • •	14 Bureau of Education Services for the Blind Bureau of Education Services for the Blind January 14, 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 January 14, 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 January 14, 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 January 14, 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 January 14, 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 January 14, 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 (Middlesex CC) Community Connections (Middlesex CC) January 14, 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 • • • • • • •	15 Career Search for the Experienced Professional Career Search for the Experienced Professional January 15, 2020 9:00 am - 11:00 am American Job Center, 87 W Main St, Meriden, CT 06451, 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 January 15, 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 January 15, 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 January 15, 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 January 15, 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 • • • • •	16 Meet with UI Benefits Specialist Meet with UI Benefits Specialist January 16, 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 Job Fair Prep Job Fair Prep January 16, 2020 9:00 am - 11:00 am 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 Veterans Services Open Hours Veterans Services Open Hours January 16, 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 CT Indian Council Career & Tuition Assistance CT Indian Council Career & Tuition Assistance January 16, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 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 Literacy Volunteers Literacy Volunteers January 16, 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 January 16, 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. See flyer: http://bit.ly/39LPYvC See more details Literacy Volunteers Literacy Volunteers January 16, 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) January 16, 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 January 16, 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 CTtransit & CTfastrak CTtransit & CTfastrak January 16, 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 Job Opportunity Event Job Opportunity Event January 16, 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 January 16, 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 January 16, 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 • • • • • • • • • • • • •	17 Successful Job Search Strategies Successful Job Search Strategies January 17, 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 •	18	19
20 Closed: Martin Luther King Day Closed: Martin Luther King Day January 20, 2020 See more details •	21 Bureau of Education Services for the Blind Bureau of Education Services for the Blind January 21, 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 January 21, 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 January 21, 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 January 21, 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 HUSKY Health - Community Health Network of CT HUSKY Health - Community Health Network of CT January 21, 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 January 21, 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 Amazon Informational Session Amazon Informational Session January 21, 2020 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Workforce Alliance/American Job Center, 3, 560 Ella T Grasso Blvd, New Haven, CT 06519, USA 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 more at http://amazon.com/connecticutjobs. Preference to those who register here: http://bit.ly/Amazon_infosessions_AJC_NH_Jan2020 See more details Literacy Volunteers Literacy Volunteers January 21, 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 Veteran's Orientation Veteran's Orientation January 21, 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 Community Connections (CCA) Community Connections (CCA) January 21, 2020 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Christian Community Action, Inc., 168 Davenport Ave, New Haven, CT 06519, USA Meet American Job Center representatives in the community and enroll in employment & training services. See more details • • • • • • • • • •	22 Meet with UI Benefits Specialist Meet with UI Benefits Specialist January 22, 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 Interviewing Strategies & Techniques Interviewing Strategies & Techniques January 22, 2020 9:00 am - 12:00 pm American Job Center, 560 Ella T. Grasso Blvd., New Haven 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. Facilitated by the CT Dept. of Labor. See more details Health Careers Advancement Project Health Careers Advancement Project January 22, 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 US Census Jobs Recruitment US Census Jobs Recruitment January 22, 2020 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm American Job Center, 37 Marne St, Hamden, CT Help ensure every person counts! Census Taker, $21/hr.. Other jobs $17-$23/hr. including office operations and field and office supervisors. Event includes completing an online application. Resume helpful, but not required. Flyer here: http://bit.ly/38hXEUN See more details Over 40 & Looking for Work Over 40 & Looking for Work January 22, 2020 1:00 pm - 4:00 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 • • • • •	23 Meet with UI Benefits Specialist Meet with UI Benefits Specialist January 23, 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 Resume Writing Fundamentals Resume Writing Fundamentals January 23, 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 Veterans Services Open Hours Veterans Services Open Hours January 23, 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 Community Connections (Gateway) Community Connections (Gateway) January 23, 2020 9:00 am - 11:00 am 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 Literacy Volunteers Literacy Volunteers January 23, 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 Project Genesis Companion & Living Skill Trainer Jobs Project Genesis Companion & Living Skill Trainer Jobs January 23, 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/2FEKxR7 See more details Bus Driver Recruitment: First Student Bus Driver Recruitment: First Student January 23, 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. See flyer: http://bit.ly/39LPYvC See more details Literacy Volunteers Literacy Volunteers January 23, 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 January 23, 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 Holo-Krome 2020 Job Fair & Open House Holo-Krome 2020 Job Fair & Open House January 23, 2020 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm 61 Barnes Industrial Park N, Wallingford, CT 06492, USA Meet with recruiters & tour the facility. On-the-job training and competitive pay. Ideal for mechanically inclined. For details visit: CAREERS.FASTENAL.COM See more details Community Connections (Old Saybrook) Community Connections (Old Saybrook) January 23, 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 January 23, 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 January 23, 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 January 23, 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 • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	24 Resume Writing Fundamentals Resume Writing Fundamentals January 24, 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 US Census Jobs Recruitment US Census Jobs Recruitment January 24, 2020 11:00 am - 3:00 pm American Job Center, 37 Marne St, Hamden, CT Help ensure every person counts! Census Taker, $21/hr.. Other jobs $17-$23/hr. including office operations and field and office supervisors. Event includes completing an online application. Resume helpful, but not required. Flyer here: http://bit.ly/38hXEUN See more details • •	25	26
27 Beating the Online Applicant Tracking System Beating the Online Applicant Tracking System January 27, 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 Resume Writing Fundamentals Resume Writing Fundamentals January 27, 2020 1:00 pm - 4:00 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 Health Careers Advancement Project Health Careers Advancement Project January 27, 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 January 27, 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 • • • •	28 Bureau of Education Services for the Blind Bureau of Education Services for the Blind January 28, 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 January 28, 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 January 28, 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 January 28, 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 Amazon Informational Session Amazon Informational Session January 28, 2020 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Workforce Alliance/American Job Center, 3, 560 Ella T Grasso Blvd, New Haven, CT 06519, USA 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 more at http://amazon.com/connecticutjobs. Preference to those who register here: http://bit.ly/Amazon_infosessions_AJC_NH_Jan2020 See more details Literacy Volunteers Literacy Volunteers January 28, 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 January 28, 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 January 28, 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 Community Connections (Middlesex CC) Community Connections (Middlesex CC) January 28, 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 • • • • • • • • •	29 Meet with UI Benefits Specialist Meet with UI Benefits Specialist January 29, 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 January 29, 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 January 29, 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 US Census Jobs Recruitment US Census Jobs Recruitment January 29, 2020 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm American Job Center, 37 Marne St, Hamden, CT Help ensure every person counts! Census Taker, $21/hr.. Other jobs $17-$23/hr. including office operations and field and office supervisors. Event includes completing an online application. Resume helpful, but not required. Flyer here: http://bit.ly/38hXEUN See more details • • • •	30 Meet with UI Benefits Specialist Meet with UI Benefits Specialist January 30, 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 January 30, 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 January 30, 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 Community Connections (Gateway) Community Connections (Gateway) January 30, 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 Job Opportunity Event Job Opportunity Event January 30, 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 January 30, 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 January 30, 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. 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