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State of Connecticut Learns & Works Conference
  Connecticut Learns and Works Last Updated: September 3, 2024
Conference for educators, counselors, employment and training specialists,
and business persons interested in career and workforce development issues.
Registration is now open: October 2024 Breakfast Symposium
CTLW Discussion Topics
Friday, October 18, 2024
7:30 am - 11:30 am
CT State Community College, 900 Lafayette Boulevard, Bridgeport, CT 06604

Harnessing AI for Career Development: Opportunities, Risks, & Future Trends

 Join us for a morning of networking and learning at CT State Community College Housatonic. This in-person event is a great opportunity to connect with industry professionals, educators, and students. Don't miss out on engaging discussions and informative sessions while enjoying a delicious breakfast spread.

Presentations will include topics such as the following and more…

  • Using AI in Career Development Practice—Possibilities and Pitfalls
  • Current Labor Market Information
  • How to ethically use AI for the job search process

Speakers include Garrison Leykam, Dr. David Ferreira, Linda Kobylarz, Cailin Grant, and Patrick Flaherty.


Free registration includes breakfast and a morning of lively discussions and networking. Email CCRN@ct.gov if you have questions.


Presentations from the April 2024 Breakfast Symposium
CTLW Discussion Topics
Friday, April 5, 2024
Founders Hall at CT State Community College Naugatuck Valley, Waterbury

Connecticut Labor Market Update Connecticut Labor Market Update (PDF)
Patrick J. Flaherty | Director of Research and Information | Connecticut Department of Labor

Friday, April 5, 2024 photos


Presentations from the October 2023 Breakfast Symposium
CTLW Discussion Topics
Friday, October 27, 2023
Manchester Community College, Great Path Academy Community Commons

BRS Level Up Overview - Pre-Employment Transition Services BRS Level Up Overview - Pre-Employment Transition Services (PDF)
Stefanie Knight | Education Services Specialist | Bureau of Rehabilitation Services

Preparing Individuals With Disabilities To Enter The Workplace Preparing Individuals With Disabilities To Enter The Workplace (PDF)
Laura J. Albee | DSW, LCSW, BCBA, LBA | Visiting Assistant Professor of Social Work & Equitable

Connecticut Labor Market Update Connecticut Labor Market Update (PDF)
Patrick J. Flaherty | Director of Research and Information | Connecticut Department of Labor

Friday, October 27, 2023 photos


Presentations from the May 2023 Conference
CTLW Discussion Topics
Friday, May 5, 2023
Water's Edge Resort & Spa, Westbrook

Apprenticeship The Other 4 Year Degree Apprenticeship The Other 4 Year Degree (PDF)
Jeffrey Cathcart | Connecticut Pre-Apprenticeship High School Training Program

Autism and Work Autism and Work (PDF)
Jessica Corneau | Regional Director, Southern Region
Department of Aging and Disability Services - Bureau of Rehabilitation Services

Building Meaningful School/Business and Industry Partnerships in CTE Building Meaningful School/Business and Industry Partnerships in CTE (PDF)
Lawrence Pomerleau | Consultant for Manufacturing Technology
Patricia D. King | Supervisor of CTE
Connecticut Technical Education And Career System

CareerConneCT and Industry Sector Partnerships CareerConneCT and Industry Sector Partnerships (PDF)
Tracy Ariel | Director of Workforce Programs
Karen Quesnel | CareerConneCT Grants & Contracts Specialist
Connecticut Office of Workforce Strategy

Connecticut Labor Market Update Connecticut Labor Market Update (PDF)
Patrick J. Flaherty | Director of Research and Information
Connecticut Department of Labor

Designing a Quality Health Science Pathway Designing a Quality Health Science Pathway (PDF)
Linda Richard M.A, RN BSN | Health Science Educator CTE Department Chair
Waterbury Career Academy High School

Early College Advanced Manufacturing Program (ECAMP) Early College Advanced Manufacturing Program (ECAMP) (PDF)
Keith Sevigny | Goodwin University Magnet System

Skills21/Ed Advance Project-based CTE Learning Skills21/Ed Advance Project-based CTE Learning (PDF)
Matt Mervis | Director
Skills21 at EdAdvance

Students First Initiative: CT State Community College Students First Initiative: CT State Community College (PDF)
Amy Feest, Associate Vice | President of Academic Programs and Curriculum
Connecticut State Community College

Turning Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into Action Turning Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into Action (PDF)
Stephanie Caban, Chief Diversity Officer | Program Chair-Management
The Malcolm Baldrige School of Business

Friday, May 5, 2023 photos



Presentations from the April 2022 Symposium
CTLW Discussion Topics
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Gateway Community College, New Haven

Labor Market Update Connecticut Labor Market Update (PDF)
Patrick J. Flaherty | Director of Research and Information
Connecticut Department of Labor

Increasing Participation of All Students in MFG/STEM Fields CT Learns and Works - Increasing Participation of All Students in MFG/STEM Fields (PDF)
Eileen Candels | Director of Partnerships
Kristi Oki | Program Innovation Manager, Mechanical Engineer

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 photos


Presentations from the October 2021 Symposium
CTLW Discussion Topics
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Tunxis CC, Farmington | Founder's Hall

Labor Market Update Connecticut Labor Market Update (PDF)
Patrick J. Flaherty | Director of Research and Information
Connecticut Department of Labor

Debunking the Mysteries of Women in Modern Manufacturing CT Learns and Works - Debunking the Mysteries of Women in Modern Manufacturing (PDF)
Millie Hemming | Education & Workforce Specialist
Kristi Oki | Mechanical Engineer, Adv. Design, Automation & Metrology

Tuesday, October 26, 2021 photos
State of Connecticut Department of Labor - Office of Research, 200 Folly Brook Boulevard, Wethersfield, CT 06109
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