East Hartford CONNects

June 22, 2020

East Hartford CONNects has complied several COVID related resources for East Hartford residents. If you have additional questions, visit their website.

Free Career Consultation
EHC’s Career navigator is available now to help all East Hartford Residents seeking opportunities and employment. For more information, reach out to EHC by email: EHCinfo@easthartford.org or at 860-371-7984.

Resources for Immigrant Families During COVID
GHLA Fellow & Law Graduate Shehrezad Haroon
https://ctlawhelp.org/en/recursos-familias-inmigrantes-durante-covid.
 
Recursos Familias Immigrantes Durante COVID
El Abogado Rafael Rodriguez Cruz
https://ctlawhelp.org/es/recursos-familias-inmigrantes-durante-covid.
 
East Hartford Adult Continuing Education
Adult Ed is accepting applications for summer classes. Classes will run from June 23  to July 21. Morning and evening classes are available.

Please visit their website or contact 860-622-5355, via email, ehadulted@easthartford.org for more information on how to register. 
 
Comcast Extension Announcement
As the current school year comes to an end, school districts across the country are already announcing plans for when school returns in the fall. To help provide additional support to students and families, Comcast announced it will continue to provide 60 days of free Internet service to new, eligible Internet Essentials customers. Originally set to expire on June 30, the free offer will now be available through the end of this year. In addition, Comcast will continue to waive, through the end of the year, the requirement that customers not have a past due balance with Comcast to qualify for the free offer.
 
Summer Goes On at East Hartford Parks and Recreation: Application is open now   
2020 Summer Camp will begin on Monday, July 6, 2020, and will be held Monday through Friday, from 8am-4pm, closing for the summer on Friday, August 14, 2020.  Camp will be open to children ages 5-12 (Five year-olds who register for camp must have completed a full year of kindergarten). 

Registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis, beginning Thursday, June 18 at 9am.  Please visit their website at the link below for more information on how to register.
Online at www.ehparks.org
 
Summer Enrichment for K-12:
East Hartford Public Schools (EHPS) is thrilled to provide students and families exciting Summer Enrichment (Grades PreK-8) opportunities. In addition to these fun and engaging learning programs, EHPS is offering a Credit Recovery Program (Grades 9-12) which will provide continuous learning, structure, and connection for all students. 

These summer enrichment and learning opportunities may be accessed using electronic devices such as computers, tablets, cell phones, and even an Xbox that is connected to the internet. The Credit Recovery Program learning for grades 9-12 will occur through Google Classroom directly with classroom teachers. CLICK HERE  to learn more.  Looking forward to some summer reading or getting back to the library, East Hartford Public Library is now offering curbside pickup and many virtual programs and summer reading promotions.  START HERE to learn more.

Strive
STRIVE Online services include recruitment, case management, job training, job placement and supportive services.  Members of the program will have the option to receive support in person or online. The next training will start on July 6th. You can click on this link below to register any clients interested in joining. In the event you would like to learn more about our program, feel free to reach out to Markus Cherry, Program  Director, at cherry@careerresources.org.  
 
Manufacturing Virtual Tour
Tour a World Class Local Manufacturer! Click here link and take a tour inside this world class local plastics manufacturing company.  Learn how design, innovation, and customer service are all a part of the manufacturing process.
 
Employment Opportunity
 
JOB OPENINGS:
 
Mountain View Landscapes & Lawncare, Inc.in Manchester, CT has the following job openings:   
·         Landscapes Team Leader                  Job Order # 294193
·         Landscapes Team Member          Job Order # 293845
***People laid off due to the impact of COVID-19 are encouraged to apply***   
For more information visit www.CTHires.com. Click on Find a Job then the Job Number Search tab. Enter the Job Order Number then click Search