April 9, 2021
The Southwest TIMES
The American Job Center is OPEN
The CT Department of Labor is now providing in-person employment services at the American Job Center.

American Job Center in Southwest Connecticut is NOW Opened to the public. Due to the continuing pandemic, the number of people in each center must be limited to allow for social distancing. You must first schedule an appointment to visit an AJC. 

If you need assistance, please contact us here.
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Summer Earn Program

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Lamont: Plan for outdoor graduation celebrations
Gov. Ned Lamont said Monday he is anticipating there will be outdoor graduations and parades this spring and summer.
He also said you can plan on indoor graduations with masks in case of inclement weather.
Lamont says he thinks proms will be able to take place, but he wants to keep an eye on the COVID-19 numbers.
Former FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb said he sees cases plateauing in the next few weeks and then start to decline.
"We're never going to get zero COVID. COVID is always going to circulate, it's going to be fact of life, probably for a long time. What we want to try to do is get enough immunity protection in the population, enough protection to the vulnerable population that we can take more risks in terms of what we're doing in our daily activities," Gottlieb said.
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Virtual Job Fair 2021
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Women's Health Initiative
The University of Bridgeport School of
Naturopathic Medicine is providing women in the Greater Bridgeport area the opportunity to receive Well Woman exams at no cost to you.
Important News!
Effective immediately

American Job Center presents:
New HOT Jobs!
Recovery Works Opportunities to explore new careers or get back into the workforce.
Opportunities to explore new careers or get back into the workforce.
 Have You, a Friend, or a Family Member been impacted by a Substance Use Disorder?
 
Are you a dislocated worker or long-term unemployed (at least 27 weeks)?
 
You may qualify for job readiness training at NO COST to you!
What to expect:
  • Improve your job search skills
  • Work with a dedicated career coach
  • Connect with a committed support system. Supportive Services: including but not limited to assistance with childcare payments, transportation, access to technology
  • May obtain paid work experience after successfully completing the program.
You must be:
  • Authorization to work in the United States
  • A dislocated worker or long-term employed
  • Age 18 or older
WIOA
MORTGAGE CRISIS JOB TRAINING PROGRAM
Have you been granted a Forbearance? Having trouble with your mortgage payments? Want to improve your job search?

The Mortgage Crisis Job Training Program helps Connecticut homeowners who are behind on their mortgage payments become current by increasing their earning potential. The program is offered at NO COST.

To be eligible, applicants must be 60 days or more past due on a mortgage for their primary residence in Connecticut and have an annual household income under $120,000. Call Toll-free 1-866-683-1682 for more information.
Manufacturing training

#Manufacturing training at no cost to you! Next class begins on March 8th.
Learn to build something great and get a job in manufacturing!
Classes Begin March 8th, 8-week Online, Instructor Led Program. Monday - Friday 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

All training is available at NO COST. Student materials & equipment will be provided.
Apply today by calling 203-416-8487.
American Job Center, Southwest
(203) 333-5129
2 Lafayette Square
Bridgeport, CT 06604
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