Workforce Strategy in the News

OWS Strategy Featured in Hartford Business Journal

"Amid federal funding uncertainty, CT launches updated strategic workforce development plan; calls for AI tech talent accelerator, new training loan program."

May 19, 2025

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Michelle Furhman, Tracy Ariel Khristina Testa-Buzzee at at the third U.S. Economic Development Administration Good Jobs Challenge convening organized by Jobs for the Future and the EDA

U.S. Economic Development Administration Good Jobs Challenge

The CT Office of Workforce Strategy team members Tracy Ariel, Michelle Fuhrman and Kristina Testa-Buzzee, EdD represented State of Connecticut - Office of the Governor at the third U.S. Economic Development Administration Good Jobs Challenge convening organized by Jobs for the Future and the EDA.
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The Manufacturing Shake-up Podcast with Kelli-Marie Vallieres

The Manufacturing Shake-up Podcast

In today’s fast-changing world, real growth happens when we create space for hands-on learning, context, and reflection.

Are you ready to rethink how you develop skills—for yourself and your team? Listen to the full podcast episode!
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Group of people listening to success stories and impact of Good Jobs Challenge participants

Highlighting the great work being done by the State of Connecticut Good Jobs Challenge grantees

This week the CT Office of Workforce Strategy begins highlighting the great work being done by the State of Connecticut #GoodJobsChallenge grantees.

 

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Official YouTube Channel of the Connecticut Office of Workforce Strategy.
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