Job center to hold training, employment sessions

TORRINGTON >> The Connecticut Department of Labor and the Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board are offering a variety of training and employment workshops in August to assist area residents. Events are held at the Torrington American Job Center, 59 Field Street. Contact the office at 860-496-3300 to register. Advance registration is encouraged due to space limitations. In addition to these workshops, the Resource Room continues to offer job-related Internet access and online application assistance. The following workshops are now being offered:

Workforce Innovations & Opportunity Act (WIOA) Information Session: Participants can review process and eligibility requirements for funding of job training programs through this federal employment initiative. Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25, 9 a.m. 12 p.m.

Veterans’ Representative appointments: Eligible veterans can receive veteran-specific reemployment services. Connecticut Department of Labor Veterans’ Representative Heather Suddaby is available, by appointment, to meet with customers. For a pre-scheduled appointment, call (203) 437-3297 or email heather.suddaby@ct.gov.

August appointments available on Aug. 5, 12, 19, and 26.

Waterbury AJC: contact Yuriy Matviyenka at (203) 4373295 or yuriy.matviyenka@ct.gov.

Health Professions Opportunity Grant Orientation (HPOG): Learn about health care careers through the Careers Advancement Project (Health CAP). Eligible participants can receive training that will assist them in securing a healthcare job (and a career). Aug. 11, 10 – 11:30 a.m.

CAMI (Connecticut Advanced Manufacturing Initiative) Orientation: Looking for a career in advanced manufacturing? This one-hour review of Naugatuck Valley Community College’s Advanced Manufacturing facility and program provides a great overview. Call 203-574-6971 to register. Aug. 15, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Computer Basics: Learn to use the mouse, keyboard, practice typing, navigate websites, set-up an email account, and learn about employment resources available through the Department of Labor Website,. Microsoft tutorials available. Aug. 26, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Disability Resource Coordinator: Staff person available to inform customers on how to access the various programs that offer services and supports needed to obtain and maintain employment. Emphasis on abilities, not disabilities. Contact Jim Amis at 203574-6971 X441 or james.amis@nrwib.org.