The Register Citizen (Torrington, CT)
CT Learns and Works to hold symposiums
WINSTED — The Connecticut Learns and Works breakfast series, geared for educators, counselors, employment and training specialists, and business persons interested in career and workforce development issues, returns this fall with symposiums scheduled Sept. 27 in Winsted and Oct. 19 in Norwalk.
The Winsted symposium will be held at Northwest Community College, Park Place East, while the Norwalk event will take place at Norwalk Community College, 88 Richards Avenue. Both take place from 8 to 11:45 a.m.
“The purpose of our Connecticut Learns and Works symposiums is to bring educators and employers together to share knowledge about what is needed, what is being offered, and how we can nurture opportunities in terms of an educated workforce within our local regions,” said Stephen Dombrowski, chair of the Connecticut Learns and Works series.
According to Dombrowski, the symposiums include panel discussions, different ways to engage in STEM education, and information from Connecticut employers that includes insight on jobs with bright outlooks and the skills our companies need. Patrick Flaherty, Assistant Director of Research with the Labor Department, will also provide an overview of state and national labor market information.
The Connecticut Learns and Works breakfast symposium series is sponsored by the Connecticut Departments of Labor, Education, Connecticut Career Network, Connecticut State Colleges and Universities, CT Board of Regents and Eversource.
Admission for the Winsted and Norwalk symposiums is free, but preregistration is required. Visit www.CTLearnsandWorks.com to register, and for additional event details and directions. Any other questions can be directed to Dombrowski at stephen.dombrowski@ct.gov or 860-263-6051.