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What a fantastic night at our 2024 Annual Meeting & Reception. It was great to see so many members of the business community come together for Connecticut’s largest networking event of the year. Special thanks to Gov. Ned Lamont for sharing his outlook for the state and to outgoing CBIA board chair Kevin Grigg, PE for highlighting this year's important partnerships and collaborations. J.P. Morgan’s Michelle Buonfiglio and University of Connecticut legend and Atlanta Dream WNBA co-owner Renee Montgomery topped off the evening with unique perspectives on teamwork and leadership, and a few insights and stories about playing for Geno Auriemma. #Connecticut #reimagineCT #UConn #cteconomy ReadyCT CONNSTEP, Inc.

We had a great time last night at the CBIA annual meeting and met some truly inspiring young people with some serious dreams! Moving comments by Ned Lamont, Chris DiPentima, and Kevin Grigg spoke to CT's commitment to supporting businesses, protecting our ecosystem, and lowering healthcare and energy costs, while WNBA star, activist, and entrepreneur Renee Montgomery shared her recipe for success; hard won gems she learned from her mentors like "moments equal momentum" and other brilliant strategies that she learned on the court and brought to the boardroom. Thank you to the entire CBIA team, ReadyCT and CONNSTEP, Inc. for a beautiful evening with some of the brightest minds in workforce. #WorkforceDevelopment #JobQuality #HartfordHasIt #CT

CONNSTEP in the community! Edwin Alex Roberts Jr., a recent Wheaton College graduate, spent the summer as a CONNSTEP cybersecurity intern. His skills and talents quickly made him a perfect fit for a full-time role as Systems Analyst, working on cybersecurity and supply chain projects. This week, Alex headed to Bulkeley High School in Hartford to talk with students about his journey into computer science. He answered questions and shared valuable resources and tips for kids wanting to get started in tech careers themselves. Alex grew up in Hartford and had a great experience giving back to his community by sharing his his knowledge encouraging students to pursue their dreams! #CONNSTEP #Hartford #Community

A sincere thank you to the Pathways Academy Career Ambassadors for their incredible support in setting up for tonight’s Parent Informational Session tonight! Our 16 dedicated Ambassadors embody the high values of Pathways Academy by demonstrating professionalism and a commitment to excellence in everything they do. Tonight’s event will showcase the hours of hard work they’ve invested in developing their own career skills, from resume building to mastering communication, goal setting, and beyond. I’m always grateful to work alongside such motivated and inspiring students, and am proud that we work alongside parents and guardians to connect them to career opportunities here in CT!  Here's to a successful evening! 👏

This past Friday, November 15, was one for the books—and not just because it was my 30th birthday! I had the absolute privilege of celebrating it at Pathways Academy of Technology and Design, surrounded by 20+ employers who interviewed 30+ incredible students during our mock interview event.Our partners spent 15 minutes with each student, across three rounds, diving into their professional aspirations, academic achievements, and values. It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of our students—they’re dedicated, intelligent, and motivated. As someone who works closely with them—helping refine resumes, build career skills, and prepare for internships—I see their potential every day. But don’t just take my word for it: Here’s what one employer said after interviewing a Pathways junior: "She was transparent, authentic, and an amazing example of confidence. I was impressed with her experience and ability to articulate it." 🙌 Honestly, spending my birthday morning watching these students interview? WAY sweeter than cake (though cake is still pretty great). A huge thank-you to the employers who shared their time, insights, and encouragement. Your feedback is helping shape the next generation of professionals—we couldn’t be more grateful.

Today was the American Red Cross Annual Fall Blood Drive hosted by the Allied Health Pathway at Hartford Public High School! Such an amazing way to help the community and engage in work-based learning opportunities that jumpstart their careers in Healthcare! ReadyCT Hartford Public Schools #hphs #alliedhealthpathway #workbasedlearning #community #service #redcrossblooddrive #donate

Just a few days until the Lt. Governor's Computing Challenge livestream kickoff! CT teachers, register today: https://ow.ly/YLwl50U7geJ #codingforgood #computerscience #STEM Infosys Foundation USA Amazon EdAdvance Connecticut State Department of Education Comcast

On Monday, November 18, 2024, the Lt. Governor's Computing Challenge kicks off with an interactive, one-hour AI activity streamed live. CT teachers can register here: https://ow.ly/Msaq50U5zts #codingforgood #computerscience #STEM Infosys Foundation USA Amazon EdAdvance Connecticut State Department of Education Comcast