Category Archives: Workforce Development

Governor Lamont Announces Tech Partnership, Post-Secondary Training For “Industry 4.0 Economy” At Capital Community College

Posted on July 21, 2021 by @ Capital

July 21 – Governor Ned Lamont visited Capital Community College Wednesday to launch the Capital Area Tech Partnership involving over 50 technology companies to “help position Connecticut as a leader in the IT, AI and Industry 4.0 economy.” In a … Continue reading →

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Eversource Foundation Grant Paves Way For Line Worker Certification Program At Capital

Posted on June 29, 2021 by @ Capital

A group of students are enrolled in a new Line Worker Certificate Program on Capital’s campus in June that will lead to employment at Eversource, the region’s electric utility. A $20,000 grant from the Eversource Foundation with additional support from … Continue reading →

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Associate Dean Miranda To Lead CCC’s Re-Entry Task Force

Posted on March 10, 2021 by @ Capital

Capital Community College (CCC) is forming a task force focused on education and training leading to sustainable employment for formerly incarcerated individuals as they re-enter the community, CCC Chief Executive Officer G. Duncan Harris announced. The task force, working with … Continue reading →

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College Partners With Eversource, IBEW To Offer Lineworker Training

Posted on March 7, 2021 by @ Capital

Four Information Sessions To Be Held In March; Classes Begin June 1st Capital Community College, in partnership with Eversource Energy and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Locals 420 and 457, is holding a series of information sessions in … Continue reading →

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

Posted on December 3, 2020 by @ Capital

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

Posted on March 5, 2020 by @ Capital

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

Posted on February 3, 2020 by @ Capital

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

Posted on January 17, 2020 by @ Capital

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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$75,000 CHEFA Grant Enhances New Radiologic Technology Laboratory

Posted on October 3, 2019 by @ Capital

A newly renovated Radiologic Technology Laboratory opened in the fall semester for students enrolled in the nationally accredited health professions program at Capital Community College. The new lab was made posssible by a $75,000 grant from the Connecticut Health and … Continue reading →

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Capital’s Career Fair & Conference Thursday, April 4th, Features Employers, Personal Finance Workshops

Posted on April 3, 2019 by @ Capital

Capital Community College will welcome more than 40 employers on Thursday, April 4th, at its first annual Career Fair and Conference from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Centinel Hill auditorium at the 950 Main Street campus. The event is … Continue reading →

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