Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board

09/30/2026

🚨 JOB FAIR ALERT! 🚨
Looking for your next career move? Join us for the upcoming Make It Here CT Job Fair! Dozens of top employers across healthcare, manufacturing, trades, public service, technology, and more are hiring for hundreds of positions!
🗓️ Date: Friday, October 2nd
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Founder's Hall @ CT State Community College Naugatuck Valley
📮 Address: 750 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT 060708

• No Pre-registration Required: Simply check in when you arrive!
• What to Bring: Multiple copies of your updated résumé and dress to impress.
• Details & Openings: Preview specific job listings on www.CTHires.com (Search by company name).
🏢 Participating Employers Include:
• Healthcare & Human Services: ComForCare, Community Residences Inc., Devereux, CT ABA Services, Home Instead, The Kennedy Collective, Connecticut Institute For Communities, Community Systems Inc.
• Manufacturing & Industry: General Dynamics Electric Boat, PTA Plastics, Schaeffler Group USA, Element Solutions Inc.
• Public Sector & Community: City of Waterbury, United States Postal Service, Federal Bureau of Prisons
• Trades, Logistics & Business: Carabetta Management Co., Interstate Waste Services, Norbert E. Mitchell Co., NEJ Inc., Renewal by Andersen
Don't miss this opportunity to connect directly with hiring managers. Share this post with anyone in your network looking for work! 💼✨

09/28/2026

Are you ready to take the next step toward a rewarding career in public safety?
The Connecticut Department of Correction is opening applications soon, and now is the time to prepare for the COPAT (Correction Officer Physical Ability Test)!
Swipe through to see what to expect during the physical ability assessment walkthrough:
🔹 Station 01: FOCUS – Cell & Area Search
Evaluates reaching, bending, and searching capabilities required during cell and area inspections.
🔹 Station 02: PUSH – Run & Restrain
Tests the ability to rapidly respond to emergencies and safely subdue, restrain, and handcuff a resistive individual.
🔹 Station 03: FINISH – Code Response
Measures physical endurance and agility when responding quickly to facility codes and emergency calls.
💪 Commit. Persist. Complete. Start training now and get ready to apply!
https://www.jobapscloud.com/notify/CT/ClassSpec/Notify?Code=%272259CO%27&BulletinTitle=Correction%20Officer,%20Class%20Specification

09/28/2026

“Our new Torrington branch was designed with the customer in mind and reflects the strong relationships we’ve built within this community and with the customers we are privileged to serve,” said Michael Weinstock, Hartford Regional president for M&T Bank.

A bank has a new branch in Connecticut

09/26/2026

families — quick favor!
CT Career Pathways wants to hear from and caregivers of K–12 students. It’s a super short 3‑minute survey about how we prepare kids for college, careers, and life after graduation.

Reviews start in early October, so now’s the time.
Add your voice: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=A2RHJCD0E02YQ6flK1dIhcPmMNA-emRIvzSikJwkS_FUQkNJWlo1UkxDWDdWMUswVlEzSVlQQlZRNy4u&route=shorturl

09/25/2026

🛒 Looking for your next job opportunity? ShopRite is hiring!

Stop by the ShopRite Job Fair and learn about opportunities across the store, from the produce department to the deli counter and more.

📅 Saturday, September 26
⏰ 11 AM–2 PM
💼 Opportunities available at participating stores

ShopRite highlights benefits including paid training, flexible hours, tuition discounts, and scholarship opportunities.

Ready to get started? Visit shoprite.com/careers to apply.

📲 Share this with someone looking for a new opportunity!

09/23/2026

🚨 Winsted Job Fair is THIS THURSDAY! 🚨

Ready to make your next career move? Meet employers with openings across manufacturing, healthcare, education, retail, human services, and more!

🗓️ September 24 | 3–6 PM
📍 CT State Northwestern Campus, Green Woods Hall Gymnasium
119 N. Main St., Winsted

✅ No pre-registration required
📄 Bring copies of your résumé
👔 Dress for success
🤝 Meet employers face-to-face

Find job details at www.CTHires.com.

Come prepared. Make connections. Find your next opportunity.

09/22/2026

Informative

💡 MYTH: “If I start working, I’ll lose my disability benefits right away.”

✅ FACT: Ticket to Work can help Social Security disability beneficiaries explore employment while learning how work may affect their benefits.

Ticket to Work is a free, voluntary program, and Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board (NRWIB) is an authorized Employment Network ready to help you take the next step.

📞 Let’s talk! Call 203-574-6971
🌐 Visit nrwib.org/programs/employment-training/

Your next opportunity could be closer than you think!

09/06/2026

📌 HOLIDAY CLOSURE NOTICE

In observance of Labor Day, our offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026.

We will resume normal operating hours on Tuesday, September 8.

Labor Day is a time to honor the hard work, dedication, and contributions of workers across our community and country. We hope everyone has a safe, restful, and wonderful holiday weekend with family and friends! ✨

08/31/2026

🚨 NEWTOWN JOB FAIR COMING UP! 🚨Looking for your next career move? Mark your calendars for next Wednesday, September 2nd, and join us at C.H. Booth Library for the Make It Here CT Job Fair! 📅 Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT 06470 Featured Employers & Openings:🔹 ComForCare Homecare Services: In-Home Caregiver🔹 Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health: 1:1 Special Ed Paraprofessional, Direct Support Professionals (Days, Evenings, Overnights), Residence Managers🔹 Norbert E. Mitchell Co., Inc.: Apprentice Mechanic, Fleet Mechanic, Sales Administrator🔹 US Postal Service: City Carrier Assistant, Rural Carrier Associate, Assistant Rural Carrier, Automotive Technician✅ No Pre-Registration Required: You will register right at check-in on the day of the event!
ℹ️ Explore Openings Early: Search positions ahead of time at www.CTHires.com! Bring copies of your resume and dress for success. See you there! 📄✨

08/28/2026

💻 VIRTUAL INFO-SESSION FEATURING HERTZ!
🚗Looking to launch a career with a global leader in mobility? Join us for a FREE Live Webinar featuring Hertz to discover your next career move!
📅 Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Format: Free Live Webinar (Virtual) What You'll Learn:
🔹 Exciting job opportunities available statewide
🔹 Key benefits of working for Hertz
🔹 Insider tips for navigating the application process
🔹 Q&A with hiring representatives... and more!

📲 How to Register:
Scan the QR code on the flyer or click the registration link to reserve your spot online!
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_x99PwfnTSqGMfBVIlYrK0g #/registration