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Connecticut State Government Work Update: Workforce Development
Social Impact Partners continues to support the work of the Office of Workforce Strategy (OWS) and the Governor’s Workforce Council (GWC). In the past quarter, the GWC has been working to update its strategic plan and will be releasing an updated plan in early 2024. A major priority in the new plan will be to build out K-12 Career Pathways that provide all students with the opportunity to engage in work based learning and early college experiences.
Community Partner Highlight: Career Resources & Social Impact Partners Strategic Planning
“We are in a battle every day. You can’t even slow down to see where you are going. Social Impact Partners allowed us to take the time to do that. It’s made an incredible impact and I can’t thank Social Impact Partners enough.”
-Scott K. Wilderman, CRI President & CEO
Community Partner Highlight: Girls For Technology
Girls For Technology was co-founded by Sabrina Tucker-Barrett and Anthony Barrett in 2015 to promote workforce equity and economic mobility through STEM programs for women and girls of color.
Their vision – a society where women of color excel without barriers.
Volunteer Partner Highlight: Bonnie Foos
“I really enjoy bringing my time and talents to the table for missions that I care deeply about…I love my work with Social Impact Partners and hope it shows,” said Bonnie Foos, “I have a passion for the people I serve.”
CT State Government Work Update: Early Childhood Education
Beth Bye,Commissioner for the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, has been committed to ensuring that the Early Child Care and Education strategic plan is developed with input from stakeholders that works for families, providers, and Connecticut’s economy. Social Impact Partners staff, Jen Gerber and Dr. Monisha Gibson, along with The Hunt Institute, have been serving as lead advisors in this work.
Community Partner Highlight: Thames Valley Council for Community Action Inc.
TVCCA’s mission is to address systemic and structural barriers that cause poverty for families and individuals in Eastern CT by focusing community resources, partnerships, and services on the social determinants of health and well-being. They are a well recognized community leader and partner and have been doing this incredible work since 1965.