Employment
Description: Career Resources offers the Fathers For Life program for Fairfield County residents referrals can be sent to kjackson@careerresources.org.
CRI also runs the American Job Centers in Bridgeport, Stamford, Ansonia, Derby, Torrington, Waterbury, and Danbury. Information on AJC services can found at www.Careerresources.org
CRI also has a transportation program for elderly and disabled citizens in greater Bridgeport for more information please email pellegrinogrant@careerresouces.org
CRI also is the CT operator of STRIVE which is currently operated virtually and is available to all residents of Connecticut. STRIVE is a national workforce readiness program which is ideal for returning citizens.
Contact: Rob Hebert Senior VP of Business Development and Reentry Affairs 203.953.3260; www.Careerresources.org
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CT WORKS ONE STOP CAREER CENTER
Description: A comprehensive approach to meeting the needs of workers and employers.
Place: 2 Lafayette Square, Bridgeport, CT
Contact: 203-455-2700, www.ctdol.state.ct.us
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CT DOL/OFFICE FOR VETERANS’ WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Description: All veterans’ needs including training and employment.
Place: 2 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport, CT
Contact: 203-455-2711, www.ctvets.org
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Description: Vocational/educational planning.
Place: 75 Washington Ave, Bridgeport, CT
Contact: 203-362-2452, www.familyreentry.org
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Description: We offer skills training as well as job search and placement services for young person (18-24 years old) discover their career interest and work toward attaining the skills needed to gain employment.
Place: 238 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Contact: (203) 416-8487, p2ereentry@workplace.org
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The WorkPlace – Second Chance Reentry Program
Description: Second Chance works with Bridgeport residents only who are touched by the Criminal Justice system with work readiness, career development training, occupational training, employment opportunities, and housing support.
Place: 1000 Fairfield Avenue Suite 501, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Contact: (203) 610-6562