Job fair to help laid-off Subway workers

A job fair will be held for workers displaced by recent layoffs at the Subway headquarters in Milford, state and local officials said in a release.

The Career Assistance Program for those displaced is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 20 at Parsons Memorial Gymnasium at 70 West Road, Milford, the release said.

Subway announced last week is was cutting about 300 jobs from its world headquarters, based in Milford.

“I feel deeply for the 300 hardworking employees who dedicated their lives to serving Subway and our community,” said state Sen. James Maroney, D-Milford. “I am grateful to Mayor (Ben) Blake and the City of Milford for holding a job fair for those displaced. I look forward to working with the city, the Department of Labor, and the Workforce boards to assist those in need during this difficult time.”

State Rep. Kim Rose, D-Milford, said, “Taking direct and immediate action in the face of these layoffs is crucial.

“Mayor Blake’s leveraging of local and state resources to help these workers get back on their feet is a great start and I am committed to coordinating with the City to help those affected,” Rose said.

Blake said he was disappointed to hear about the layoffs at Subway. “This impacts our neighbors, friends and family,” he said.

“The city is prepared and committed to working with Subway and the Department of Labor, amongst other organizations, to ensure a pathway for continued employment through resumé assistance, job fairs and more,” Blake said in the release.

“From my understanding, this downsizing is part of a long-term plan to improve efficiencies and performance within the company. I am hopeful that the end result will mean future growth for the company, making way for new opportunities in Milford and beyond,” he said.

Those interested can contact Julie Nash at jnash@milfordct.gov for more information.