2017 Stand Down Event for CT Veterans

Dear Neighbors,    On Friday, September 22, the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs (CTVA) will be hosting the 2017 Stand Down event at the Rocky Hill Veterans' Home from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Connecticut's veterans deserve the services that they have earned.    Several community providers will have booths set up at the event with specialists to help veterans receive and learn about their earned service benefits, employment opportunities, medical screenings, and legal services.    Additional details are in the flyer below, provided by the CTVA:        If you have further questions about the event, or have any other additional inquiries regarding state government, I can always be reached at Nicole.Klarides-Ditria@housegop.ct.gov or 1-860-240-8700.    Sincerely,  State Rep. Nicole Klarides-Ditria

Lawmakers discuss fair employment act in Ansonia

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal and U.S. Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro Wednesday visit Stelray Plastics in Ansonia to discuss fair employment legislation they have sponsored. With them, from left, are Maureen Quinlan, James DeCarli, and Joel Zaremby, job seekers who are all long-term unemployed. 

Stay tuned for a story in the New Haven Register. 

Nonprofit to hold annual Shelton wheel walk

SHELTON -The fourth Annual Shelton Wheel-Walk to Work will be held 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Riverwalk and Veterans Memorial Park on Canal Street.

There will be free access to employment support services, health screenings, social services, as well as activities for children, live music, gift and food vendors. 
This event and these services will aid and sustain a level of community-based independence for people with disabilities, the chronically ill, first responders and veterans.

Come down and walk to support veterans, first responders and people with disabilities!

Proceeds from the event will benefit MovingWithHOPE, Inc., a Shelton-based non-profit 501(c)3 organization that helps to provide year-round access to independent living skills, training, and nutrition education programs to individuals with disabilities and their families.

To learn more about MovingWithHOPE’s mission and vision, visit www.movingwithhope.org.

The Wheel-Walk to Work is an annual reminder to all residents and employers of Connecticut of the importance of programs and services that help to create opportunities for community-based independence for our neighbors, friends, families and co-workers.


This is a press release from MovingwithHOPE, Inc. 

DeLauro to speak at employment salute in Ansonia

ANSONIA - BHcare and the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce will host a complimentary luncheon May 1 for employers of businesses encompassing Oxford, Seymour, Ansonia, Derby and Shelton.

The 19^th Annual Employment Salute will feature keynote speaker U. S. Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-3. She will speak on the Connecticut economy as it relates to businesses. 

The luncheon will be held from 12-1:30 p.m. May 1, at Molto Bene, 557 Wakelee Ave.

BHcare promotes employment of trained and talented people with disabilities through cost savings such as subsidized labor and tax credits. 

The organization will present awards to the employer and employee of the year.

Seating is limited. For information or to RSVP, call John Yeager, 203-736-2601, ext. 1412 or e-mail jyeager@bhcare.org.

BHcare is a regional community provider of behavioral health, addiction and prevention, and domestic violence services. 

For information, visit bhcare.org.

Career Coach to visit Derby library

DERBY - The CT Works Career Coach will return to Derby Public Library from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 18. During both the morning session, 10 a.m.-noon, and the afternoon session, 1-3 p.m., instructors will offer Job Search Assistance.
Participants will learn where to look for jobs, how to get the job you want, and how to search for jobs on the Internet. The workshop is free and open to the public. 

            Registration is requested; walk-ins will be welcomed on a first come, first served basis.
            The CT Works Career Coach is a project of The WorkPlace, Inc. operated by Career Resources.

            For information on all programs, stop by the Library, 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.

Month highlights employment for disabled

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. It is a national campaign that raises awareness about disability employment issues and celebrates the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities. 

BHcare knows that employment is integral to an individual's recovery from mental illness, addictions or other disabling conditions. 

Our employment services include assessments, job-seeking skills training, vocational counseling, resume and interview preparation and ADA consultation. 

For information, contact Nekeisha Grant at 203-483-2630 x3210. 

How are you planning to observe National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)?  Learn how you can support NDEAM by visiting the ODEP website: www.dol.gov/odep/

 

The above is a release from BHcare, a behavioral-health organization that serves clients in the Valley, Greater New Haven, and the Shoreline. 

Crisco to co-host business conference at Ansonia Armory

Jobs Bill highlights will be presented

HARTFORD – State Sen. Joseph J. Crisco, Jr., D-Woodbridge, and state Rep. Linda M. Gentile, D-Ansonia, will co-host – along with the Lieutenant Governor’s office and the state Department of Labor – the Greater Valley STEP UP Conference Wednesday. More than 100 area businesses are already registered for the series of presentations and meetings to help companies in the region better understand the Connecticut Jobs Bill and its STEP UP program.

The conference is scheduled from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Ansonia Armory, 5 State St. Highlights of the Jobs Bill enacted last fall and expanded economic development programs enacted in June will be spelled out in presentations and exhibits.

“It’s been gratifying to see widespread acceptance of the provisions of our jobs bill, with businesses from throughout Connecticut taking advantage of the direct assistance available to them,” Crisco said. “This conference is aimed at small businesses and manufacturers in our backyard to make sure they’re completely familiar with the jobs-generating, inventory expansion, and marketing assistance programs available to them as well as our newly expanded eligibility for these programs.”

Crisco said the state’s Small Business Express program is now available to companies with up to 100 employees with grants to launch new products or expand inventory, and the STEP UP job training program has new payroll incentives for employers to help them cover the costs associated with hiring and training new employees, including post-9/11 veterans.

“Area business owners could be eligible for wage reimbursement programs, job training grants, tax credits, and other direct assistance to help them expand their business and enhance their company profile,” Crisco said. “We’re very excited that so many business owners have pre-registered and hope more of them turn out for this important event Wednesday morning.”

“One of the presentations offers specifics about the payroll assistance available to those who hire post-9/11 veterans of the Armed Forces, who often need a helping hand while integrating back into civilian life,”Crisco added. “This is particularly appropriate, given the sacrifices made by these veterans in service to our nation, and the timing is serendipitous, given this week’s anniversary of those deadly attacks.” 

This was taken from a release from Crisco's office.