In 2020, we spoke with dozens of CT manufacturers about the Workforce Summit Series. One question that came up was “Why are you doing workforce recruitment training during a pandemic?” This seems reasonable, after all there are a lot of people looking for work right now. Our answer is always the same. This won’t last! […]
What is the Second Chance Program?
On behalf of the Connecticut Manufacturers Resource Group, we would like to thank Leesa Schipani for moderating the panel discussion with Willard-Cybulski Warden, Eulalia Garcia, Whitcraft Human Resources Manager, Peter Brunault and Whitcraft employee and Second Chance program graduate, Angel Torres. The discussion centered around the partnership that Whitcraft has forged with the Second Chance […]
Understanding Data Privacy as it Relates to Manufacturers
About a year ago we wrote a blog post Manufacturers Need to be Aware of New Data Privacy Laws to Avoid Fines and Lawsuits. The post covered changes to laws in a variety of states. Recently, we planned to add a Privacy Policy to a website we were developing, but the client insisted that they […]
State of CT Shows It’s Support for CT Manufacturers
A recent article in the Westchester and Fairfield Counties Business Journals (‘Needle moving in right direction’ for CT manufacturers) highlights a conversation with Kelli Vallieres, named executive director of the newly-formed Connecticut Workforce Development Unit in July. The role of the unit is to work in conjunction with the Governor’s Workforce Council, to ensure that […]
Workforce Recruitment Training During a Pandemic?
It may seem strange to offer workforce recruitment training during a pandemic, after all there are so many unemployed people out there. It should be easy to fill open positions. In theory that’s true, however in practice, finding the right people is easier said than done. Setting aside the specific skills sets needed for certain manufacturing […]
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