October 30, 2020
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What's going on in Bridgeport:
Halloween looks a bit different this year, but we can still celebrate safely. Mark your calendars Bridgeport!
Tunk’n Treat drive thru
Friday, October 30th
Beardsley Park
4pm – 6pm
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Center-180
Start Your Career Training Online With The WorkPlace!





Center 180 will prepare you for the workforce in 10 days all right from home!
Young adults 18 – 24 years old.

Apply online click button below

Important News!
FREE Training for medical Positions
CT Community college offers free- fast track care programs :
The 30 students picked for the program were selected by Career Resources, a workforce development nonprofit in Bridgeport.

Those involved in the program receive weekly, personalized help from an achievement coach, who also provided career counseling. There are emergency funds available for unforeseen financial hardships that could interfere with the students’ ability to finish the program.

“We have a long history of creating programs that are uniquely designed to meet the needs of our community by pairing our high-quality, affordable community college education with local employment opportunities,” Carrier Bernier, executive director of the NCC Foundation, said in a statement.
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Platform to Employment

Platform to Employment is a nationally recognized solution, helping the long-term unemployed get back to work. All training occurs remotely, and you must have internet access to participate.
80% have found employment with P2E. Statewide classes ate starting soon and seating is limited. Questions: email Janet at jbrady@workplace.org 

Ten Jobs That Are Booming Right Now!
If you’re looking for work right now, you have a lot of company. Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, over 48 million workers have filed for unemployment benefits since March 2020, according to the most recent data available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

This is the largest increase—and the largest total number of unemployment claims—since the Department of Labor started keeping track of unemployment data.

Who's Hiring Now 
On a positive note, the U.S. Department of Labor reported 4.8 million job gains in June, 2020. There were employment increases in leisure and hospitality, retail, education and health services, manufacturing, and professional and business services. Check out the link to see who’s hiring!