Tag: training
NYMC to receive $925K in bioterrorism and disaster response training funds
NYMC has committed to funding renovation of the facility housing the center to create additional space for classroom learning along with hands-on training for disaster and terrorism events.
Danbury’s TBICO observes 25 years of workforce re-education programs
“Everything we do is in English, because we can’t help someone move forward if they don’t speak English,” said LouAnn Bloomer, founder and chief executive of the nonprofit.
Greenwich Hospital trains its own nurses to fill operating room shortage
The 12-month Perioperative Nurse Residency Program graduated its first cohort of five nurses, and a second cohort is being planned.
Randy Lockwood of Platinum Fitness pushes community aspect of training
“None of our programs in our gym have contracts,” Lockwood explained. “If you don’t want to be here, I don’t want you here."
Making the leap from college campus to the workplace
Another trend that impacts the workplace is the erosion of corporate loyalty. While that problem took root before millennials were entering the workforce, it has been accelerated by a new wave of graduates for whom job-hopping is the only way to approach a career.
HCC receives grant for skilled training
Health and IT fields are the targeted areas of employment.
Danbury health center receives $112K grant
The Community Health Center of Greater Danbury has received a $112,000 federal grant to help support the training of primary care physicians.
NCC, colleges land $12m grant
Norwalk Community College and six other schools landed $12 million in DOL funds to train workers for health careers.
An American comeback for manufacturing
From his vantage point in Westchester County’s business community, Leonard “Len” Vallender saw his industry neglected for years and all but disappear as the...
Health career academy born in Bridgeport
The WorkPlace secured nearly $10 million in funding to train people for careers in the health care industry.
Housatonic debuts training program
While Connecticut was shut out of $500 million in training funds, Housatonic Community College established its own program.
Danbury Hospital shooting spurs new guidelines
After a 2010 shooting at Danbury Hospital, institutions across the state face new workplace violence requirements.
100 99ers on tap for training
The Workplace is enlisting companies to hire 100 area residents who have exhausted their unemployment benefits.