Category Archives: Public Policy

Capital’s Duncan Harris, Hartford Mayor Bronin To Participate in Aspen Institute Future of Work Forum December 3rd

Capital Community College CEO Duncan Harris and Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin will participate in an Aspen Institute forum on lifelong learning and the future of work on Thursday, December 3rd from 1 to 2:30 p.m. EST The online event will … Continue reading

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Legislative Update: Hearing On Care4Kids Benefits For Student Parents Friday March 6th; Higher Ed Committee Hears Testimony On Debt Free Scholarship Program

Two committees of the Connecticut General Assembly are considering legislation this week  to assist community college students with last dollar scholarships and support for child care services while they are in school. Last Dollar Scholarships At a Higher Education and … Continue reading

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Lawmakers Support Equity, Job Training Initiatives at Capital Community College’s Legislative Breakfast

State lawmakers voiced support for debt-free community college and expansion of neighborhood-based training for manufacturing and other trades in Hartford  at a Town and Legislative Breakfast sponsored by the Capital Community College Foundation on January 30th. Capital’s CEO G. Duncan … Continue reading

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“Free” Tuition Plan, School To Work Partnerships Will Be Topics at Capital Community College Town & Legislative Breakfast January 30th

A Community College “Free Tuition” initiative and school-to-work apprentice and intern programs will be among topics at a Town and Legislative Breakfast at Capital Community College’s Walter J. Markiewicz Community Room on  Thursday, January 30, 2020  from 9 a.m. to … Continue reading

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Capital Touts Career Advancement Programs, Downtown Partnerships At 2019 Town and Legislative Forum

State legislators, city and town officials, students and corporate partners participated in a Town and Legislative lunch forum on March 14th at Capital Community College (CCC). The forum, held at the College’s Walter J. Markiewicz’ Community Room, focused on Capital’s … Continue reading

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Wednesday (3/7) Town & Legislative Lunch Forum at Capital Community College Postponed

The Town and Legislative Lunch Forum scheduled for Wednesday, March 7th at Capital Community College has been postponed because of expected inclement weather. The forum will be re-scheduled. For more Information contact the Office of Institutional Advancement   Email: CA-Foundation@capitalcc.edu Telephone … Continue reading

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Town & Legislative Forum To Be Held At Capital’s Downtown Campus Wednesday, March 7th

The Capital Community College Foundation & Advisory Council will host a Town and Legislative Forum on Wednesday March 7th from 12 to 1:30 p.m. at the campus’ Walter J. Markiewicz Community Room, 950 Main Street in downtown Hartford. State legislators … Continue reading

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Town & Legislative Forum On Public Higher Ed, Financial Aid Issues At Capital Community College Tuesday, January 24th

The Capital Community College Foundation & Advisory Council will host a Town and Legislative Forum on Tuesday, January 24th from 12 to 1:30 p.m. at the downtown campus, 950 Main Street in downtown Hartford. (Snow date: February 7) State legislators … Continue reading

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