Job center sets training workshops

TORRINGTON — The Connecticut Department of Labor and the Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board are offering a variety of training and employment workshops in January to assist area residents. Events are held at the Torrington American Job Center, 59 Field Street. Call the listed phone numbers 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.

Northwest Connecticut Community College:

Learn about NCCC programs; walk-ins welcome. Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, 9 am.-12 p.m. or 31, 1 – 4 p.m. Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Information Session: Participants can review process and eligibility requirements for funding of job training programs through this federal employment initiative. No appointment is needed.

Health Professions Opportunity Grant Orientation: Learn about careers in the healthcare field through the Careers Advancement Project. Eligible participants can receive training that will assist them in securing a job (and advance along a career) in the healthcare field. Call 203-574-6971 x435 to register. Jan. 3, 10-11 a.m.

Bureau of Rehabilitation Services: Offers oneon-one appointments to review services/eligibility. The goal is to assist individuals with medical barriers to prepare for, obtain and maintain employment. Call (860) 496-3500 to register for the orientation. Jan. 17, 3-4 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 are available. Call (860) 4963500 to register. Jan. 25, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Northwest Connecticut Construction Careers: Offers an orientation for individuals seeking employment in constructionrelated fields. Session includes a review of preemployment and job training criteria. Call 203-5746971 x434 to register. Jan. 30, 9-10 a.m.

Veterans’ Representative appointments: Eligible veterans can receive veteran-specific re-employment services. Contact Department of Labor Veterans’ Representative Giancarlo Castagne at 203-4373294 or Michael Mariano at 203-437-3297 to make an appointment. You can also visit the Waterbury American Job Center.

OSHA-10 Certification Class: Participants will attend a two-day, 10-hour class to acquire an OSHA-10

Occupational Safety and Health training certificate. Classes held at 77 Bishop Street, Waterbury – OIC Center. Call 203-5746971 for Larry Devito (x461) or Joe Diorio (x434) for information.

Disability Resource Coordinator: Meet with a staff person to learn how to access the various programs that offer services and supports needed to obtain and maintain employment. The emphasis is on abilities, not disabilities. Contact Gary Madison at gary.madison@nrwib.org or 203-574-6971 x442.

ITXpress Program: Learn about training, credentials and employment opportunities through the TechHire ITXpress Program. Eligible participants can qualify to receive training that will assist them in securing a job in the Information Technology field (software developer, IT security, or computer programmer). Contact Angelo Santa Maria at angelo.santamaria@nrwib.org or 203-574-6971 x465.

Ticket to Work: Orientation for Persons receiving SSI or SSDI benefits: Information for SSI/SSDI beneficiaries, their friends and families, about advantages of participating in the Social Security Ticket to Work program. The American Job Center is an approved Ticket Employment Network. There is no obligation. Contact Gary Madison at gary.madison@nrwib.org or 203-5746971 x442 to register.

Free GED Classes: Call ED Advance at 860-5670863 about registering to attend free GED classes hosted at the Torrington American Job Center from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday and Wednesday afternoons.