April 16, 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

Ages:14-21
FREE Interactive S.T.E.M event for Girls
Girls, grades 4th-8th grade on an interactive- hands-on S.T.E.M forensic science cookie crime. Someone took the cookies..but WHO? 

This S.T.E.M will be IN PERSON and girls will meet women who are in S.T.E M fields. These women will help girls solve the mystery with STEM. 

This event is FREE. All STEM supplies are FREE and will be provided to girls on the day of the event. Snacks will also be provided for every girl that participates. 

Every girl that wants to participate MUST register by April 24th, 2021. Girls MUST wear their masks and arrive on time for the event. 

Seating/Spots are limited for this event due to COVID so please register ASAP! You don't want to miss this fun event. 
Are you interested learning the English language?
Click below to learn about our ESL classes?
Bridgeport Moms Partnership Program
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.
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American Job Center presents:
New HOT Jobs!
Free Meals for Students During Spring Break
WIOA
Bridgeport Dept. of Public Health discontinues use of J&J vaccine
Bridgeport Department of Public Health will stop administering doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after it was announced the drug is being investigated for reports of rare but potentially dangerous blood clots, Mayor Joe Ganim announced today. 
“Safety and confidence in the vaccine is paramount," Ganim said in a statement. "Unless, or until we are 100% confident in the J & J vaccine, we will pause its use.”
Ganim says the city will be working closely with the state and health officials for further advisement while Bridgeport’s DPH clinics continue to administer the Moderna vaccine.
COVID-19 Numbers Update Update
COVID-19 vaccination update in Connecticut:
1st doses administered: 1,533,933
Fully vaccinated: 977,061
Total doses administered: 2,414,373
Connecticut continues to rank among the top 3 states that have administered the most vaccines per capita.
Health CareeRx Academy
Attend an upcoming Health CareeRx Academy Information Session via ZOOM to learn more about training opportunities in the healthcare industry at NO COST to you. 

Every Tuesday and Thursday in April 2021.

Tuesdays, 10:30 am-12:00 pm and Thursdays, 2:00 pm-3:30 pm 

Primary Service Areas: Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bridgeport, Darien, Derby, Easton, Fairfield, Greenwich, Monroe, New Canaan, Norwalk, Oxford, Seymour, Shelton, Stamford, Stratford, Trumbull, Weston, Westport, and Wilton.
American Job Center, Southwest
(203) 333-5129
2 Lafayette Square
Bridgeport, CT 06604
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