New Portal for Jobseekers & Meet Me In Person

January 19, 2024

Dear Neighbor,

If you take one step outside, you already know it’s dangerously cold out there. The state is now under a severe cold weather protocol through noon on Monday. Anyone in need of shelter is urged to call 2-1-1 to find a warming center in their community. CLICK HERE to learn more.

The state just made it easier for anyone looking for a job in Connecticut. Please keep reading to learn about the new jobs portal and how it works!

You're invited to a Government 101 event with me and members of our democratic legislative delegation. Keep scrolling to find out where and when it's taking place. 

Here are the sections in today's email:

  • Connecticut Launches New Portal for Jobseekers
  • Meet Me In Person To Learn About State Government
  • Speak Up To Save Lives
  • Take Your Child To The Library Day
 
Connecticut Launches New Portal for Jobseekers

Connecticut has launched its new jobs portal, jobs.ct.gov, which is aimed at assisting state residents — and those seeking to move here — in the process of finding a job.

Jobs.ct.gov joins health.ct.gov and business.ct.gov as the next service category in Connecticut's ongoing journey toward an all-digital state government that streamlines and improves access to services and resources. Some of the resources available through jobs.ct.gov include:

  • Powerful job search tools
  • Job search tips and personal help
  • Free and low-cost training, certificate, and classroom programs
  • Resources to help employers hire, train, and retain employees 

All of the resources are Connecticut-specific and focus on connecting jobseekers with the variety of employment and workforce development opportunities.

 
The strong and steady statewide economy continues to add jobs, but employers in some industries still face workforce shortages, and jobs.ct.gov will be a valuable resource to them. This portal also importantly provides employers with information to reach greater numbers of skilled jobseekers from diverse backgrounds, which is critical to a more equitable Connecticut economy.
 
Meet Me In Person To Learn
About State Government

You are invited to meet our democratic legislative delegation to learn how our state government works ahead of the new session. Please join my colleagues Rep. Lucy Dathan, Sen. Ceci Maher, and I for our Government 101 event! We will meet on Monday, January 29 from 6:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. at the New Canaan Library.

Feel free to ask us questions about our government and our legislative plans for 2024! I hope to see you there!
 
Speak Up To Save Lives

The state is urging anyone who witnesses unsafe driving to SPEAK UP to save lives as part of National Passenger Safety Week. The campaign runs from January 21-28.

By speaking up when you see someone speeding, impaired, or distracted, you are actively trying to help other drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists, and so many others.

Remember, passengers can potentially:

  • Prevent a driver from getting behind the wheel if they have had too much to drink
  • Tell driver to lower their speed
  • Keep driver focused by putting phone away
CLICK HERE to learn more about next week's campaign.
 
Take Your Child to the Library Day

Let's get your kids in our wonderful libraries! Take Your Child to the Library Day will be held on Saturday, February 3.

Wilton Library will hold an interactive family story time where the littles ones can sing songs, learn rhymes, move around, and use instruments while building literacy and social skills! The event will begin at 10:30 A.M. in the Story Room. No registration is required.

Then, children 4 and up can meet cast members of Norwalk Symphony Orchestra's "The Music Man." Kids will get to sing, act, and dance with the pros from 3:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.  CLICK HERE to register and learn more.