Danté Bartolomeo joined the Connecticut Department of Labor in January 2019 as a deputy commissioner and was appointed the commissioner in June 2021 by Governor Ned Lamont. Since joining the Department of Labor, Commissioner Bartolomeo has been integrally involved in programs and services throughout the agency. Under Bartolomeo’s leadership, the Department has added focus on labor force development in high-demand industries, particularly though Registered Apprenticeship Programs in healthcare, teaching, and childcare. Additionally, the agency has developed stronger partnerships with other state agencies, law enforcement, and educational institutions to expand the reach of CTDOL programs and services, promote career exploration, and raise the visibility of CTDOL workforce development initiatives.
