Posted on June 29, 2009
There is now a new way to get moving when it comes to finding a Connecticut career. Gov. M. Jodi Rell recently announced that the Career Express, the state’s mobile workforce assistance center, will be traveling throughout the state during the near future. “We’re putting the Career Express on the road, visiting local libraries, schools […]
Posted on June 23, 2009
Even though the state’s unemployment continued to increase, about 3,600 Connecticut jobs were added during May, a surprise to many people who are predicting the state will still see thousands of job cuts in the future. During May, the unemployment rate in Connecticut managed to increase by only .1 percent, from 7.9 percent to 8 […]
Posted on June 16, 2009
It was recently reported that thousands of CT summer jobs would soon be created thanks to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. However, hundreds of those potential positions could be canceled if the state Legislature doesn’t pass the funding within the next 10 days. The State of Connecticut was to use $11 million in federal […]
Posted on June 9, 2009
State officials are hoping that staycations – which are garnering a lot of support throughout the country – will help save and create hospitality jobs in CT. Gov. M. Jodi Rell recently announced that the State of Connecticut has launched the “Connecticut – Your Staycation Destination,” program. The campaign offers discounts and special deals for […]
Posted on June 1, 2009
Thousands of youth will have the chance to partake in Connecticut summer jobs, thanks to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The State of Connecticut will use $11 million in federal stimulus money to help young people get summer jobs. The funding will create 4,500 jobs for those 14 to 24-years old. The majority of […]
Posted on May 26, 2009
Investment in three companies will help create several manufacturing jobs in Connecticut. Gov. M. Jodi Rell recently announced that the Connecticut Development Authority will offer $1.18 million in loans to help three Hartford area companies create and retain jobs through expanded business operations. According to an article by the Hartford Business Journal Online, the three […]
Posted on May 18, 2009
A new effort is underway to help create more jobs in Connecticut. The Connecticut state Senate is planning to act this week on a proposal to create a special economic development zone in four towns bordering Bradley International Airport. According to an article by CNBC, the legislation would affect parts of Windsor Locks, Suffield, East […]
Posted on May 12, 2009
A staggering number of Connecticut jobs could still be lost during the next two years. The Connecticut Center for Economic Analysis recently released a report that found the State of Connecticut could lose 40,000 more jobs through 2011. That would bring the total number of jobs lost during the recession to at least 110,000, depending […]
Posted on May 5, 2009
New Connecticut media jobs will be created when the NBC show Deal or No Deal begins shooting a daytime version of the game show in Connecticut instead of Los Angeles. Howie Mandel, who hosts the Friday night version of the show, also will appear in the shorter daytime episodes. According to an article by the […]
Posted on April 30, 2009
Amidst a trend that has been far too frequent as of late, some Connecticut media jobs have been cut. Hearst Corporation recently announced that it has cut 44 jobs at its Connecticut newspapers and plans to eliminate another 80 positions in the next three months. The cuts are all part of a consolidation and cost-cutting […]
