Online Career Networking Expo: Spotlight on Part-Time Work and Skills Thursday, January 24, 2019, 1:00-4:00p.m. Looking for part-time work? AARP’s Online Career Networking Expo is bringing the employers, the skills and the possibilities of part-time work to you! This free, unique event lets you network with employers online and learn how to improve the skills that…
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MPA Fellows Information Session Luncheon
The Department of Public Policy is hosting a luncheon information session for those interested in the MPA Fellows Program in Room 406 of UConn’s Downtown Hartford Campus on February 5th from 12:00pm-1:00pm. The MPA Fellows Program is designed for working professionals seeking to earn a Master of Public Administration degree. The MPA Fellows Program provides…
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Public Service Executive Leadership Collaborative
Providing Executive Training for Connecticut Public and Nonprofit Sector Professionals The Connecticut Public Service Executive Leadership Collaborative provides professional development training for Connecticut public sector and nonprofit employees. The Collaborative’s trainings are created by the University of Connecticut Department of Public Policy (DPP) in key partnership with leading Connecticut public sector and nonprofit professional associations…
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Bridgeport Caribe Introduces Youth Theatre Workshops
Have you ever wanted to act on stage? Introductory workshop for youth ages 12 to 18. Register now, space is limited. Sessions are being held on Saturdays beginning February 23, 2019. Register online at www.bcyl.org. For any questions please contact our office at 203-913-0073 or email rortega@bcyl.org Download the flyer
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Open House at CHR for Qualified Clinicians and Therapists
CHR will be hosting an Open House/Job Fair on Friday, January 11th 2019 from 9:00am-5:00pm in Manchester at the 444 Center Street facility, 3rd Floor Training Room #301. We are specifically inviting Licensed and License-Eligible Therapists and Clinicians who are interested in participating in on-the-spot interviews with members of our leadership teams representing programs from…
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Community Conversation Meeting with Superintendent Dr. Aresta L. Johnson
The Superintendent of Bridgeport Public Schools, Dr. Aresta L. Johnson, would like to invite you to a meeting to discuss our school district. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 1 p.m. in City Hall, 45 Lyon Terrace, Conference Room 305, Bridgeport, CT 06604. The conversation will consist of a robust dialogue…
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Warm PJs and New Books: The Gift of Giving
Please join the Bridgeport Public Schools in collecting new pajamas and new books for local needy children. Pajama Program, a 501(c) not-for-profit organization, provides new, warm pajamas and new books to children in need in the United States, and around the world. These are youngsters who may not know the comforts of a mother or…
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Volunteers needed for 2019 PIT homeless count
Volunteers Lisa Bahadosingh and Cathy DiTuri, right, stop to check the map as they take part in the annual Point-in-Time count in 2016. Photo: Connecticut Post When temperatures drop, getting a handle on the homeless population is critical. Point in Time (PIT) needs volunteers to take part in a physical survey and help maintain the…
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Employers can’t ask your salary history in Connecticut. Read about this and other new laws for 2019
Happy New Year! 2019 dawns with some new rules, rights and protections for Connecticut residents. Here are some Connecticut state laws that went into effect Jan. 1 Pay Equity Employers will be generally prohibited from asking or directing third parties to inquire about a prospective employee's wage or salary history. Prospective employees are free to…
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Thank you for a wonderful 2018
What a year. The Greater Bridgeport Latino Network is grateful for everyone who supported us in 2018. Our volunteers, our partners, our sponsors and our visitors really came through for us, all year long. You helped us build an even stronger community of friends and allies. We celebrated, we learned, and we gave of ourselves.…
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