Bob Godfrey

It's my priority. I'm committed to see that working families can prosper. That means I've worked to ensure workers can get the training for good-paying, high-demand jobs and careers.

Connecticut’s job market is growing. With about 100,000 openings across the state, it’s a strong market for job seekers.

Over the past year, Connecticut saw gains in the manufacturing, health, and education sectors, among many others, and the demand for qualified workers in this sector is only expected to increase.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, our state created pathways for residents who lost their jobs to gain the skills necessary to fill immediate openings across in-demand industries.

The state budget package that we just approved helps workers at every stage in their career build their professional future. Our budget proposal:

• Increases work opportunities for young adults
• Expands the successful Manufacturing Pipeline program
• Creates a new paid internship program at the state Department of Transportation
• Approves economic incentives for Sikorsky tied to new federal contracts and expansion

These initiatives create new job opportunities and offer residents the tools to upgrade their skills and experience to access good-paying employment. I’m proud to have supported this budget, our workers and our state’s economic comeback.