
Kelli-Marie Vallieres, PhD
Chief Workforce Officer
A sustainable workforce system aligns around our greatest strength: the unique, capable workforce that moves Connecticut forward. With the right alignments and focus, this workforce can power shared success: connecting employers with the skilled talent they need and building an economy where people from all backgrounds can live, work, and thrive in our state.
Every one of our workforce development efforts is intentionally a collaboration between key stakeholders, which include government, business, K-12, higher education, workforce development boards, unions and community-based organizations, working in lockstep to develop policies and programs that address employer needs and uplift communities.
In all our efforts, we are steadfast in our commitment to eliminating barriers to participation in workforce opportunities by providing those individuals who need it with supports that include transportation, childcare, housing and more.
We’re proud of the work we’ve accomplished in collaboration with our key partners but remain acutely aware of the significant work that remains ahead. We invite you to learn more about our objectives and strategies for a workforce system that works for all Connecticut residents.