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We love to dance and cut loose on our Sunset Cruises. But we always try to balance that with networking opportunities. We're trying out something new on the Sunset Cruise this year. (Which is coming up fast! Read about it here, and get your tickets.) It's something called "Lightning Talks." Business owners and their employees are…

Come out an meet the President Dr Paul Broadie II of Housatonic Community College to learn what education opportunities you may take advantage of. Tell the community, family, friends, and colleagues to come and hear about educational opportunities at HCC!! Date/Time: Thursday, July 28, 2016 6:00–8:00pm Where: McGivney Community Center 338 Stillman Street Bridgeport, CT…

The Connecticut Insurance Department is holding three public hearings over the course of two days – August 3-4 – on proposed rate increases on individual plans for three of the largest carriers in the state – Anthem, ConnectiCare and Aetna. Public Hearing Details When: Wednesday, August 3, 9 a.m. – Anthem Thursday, August 4, 9…

UConn is seeking children to participate in behavior and food study. The study will examine how parents and children communicate about food, and how this affects eating habits of children over time. They are looking for: Families that identify as Latino Who have children from 3 to 5 years old Able to come to UConn campus…

The U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) recently awarded The WorkPlace $3,432,200 to establish the first ever "Strengthening Working Families" Initiative. In conjunction with the American Job Center, this program will establish a full time child care concierge and healthcare occupation training for 600 parents with dependents under the age of 13. Participants will be trained…

The Greater Bridgeport Latino Network (GBLN), the American Red Cross and the Knights of Columbus are working together to host a blood drive aimed at the Latino community. The blood drive will take place on Saturday, October 1 from 7:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church Hall, 25 Sherman Street, Bridgeport, CT 06608.…

The Hartford Public Library provides resources, FREE citizenship classes and application assistance. Visit the website

Location: 80 Howard Avenue Ansonia, CT Date/Time: Thursday, July 21, 2016 3:30-7 pm Early Childhood Education Positions: Head Teachers Assistant Teachers Teacher’s Aides Full time and Part time! Drop in and meet with hiring supervisors! Bring your resume, transcripts and references and be ready for your interview! Download the flyer

Boston Casting Inc is looking for male Latino actors between the ages of 18–25. Send your headshot and resume or photo and bio to sarah@bostoncasting.com

The Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness (CCEH) will lead the 2017 Connecticut Point-in-Time Count during the last 10 days of January 2017, as required by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). CCEH plans to conduct the Count on January 24, 2017, and is seeking a qualified organization to assist in the…