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• In Fall 2012, there was an award of $500 million in federal funds to community colleges nationwide to provide job training-to improve the nation’s employment rates, boost local economies and revive U. S. manufacturing. • The Health and Life Sciences Career Initiative (HL-SCI) is a three-year program for CT funded by a grant from the U. S. Department of Labor and is part of this program • The program seeks to prepare unemployed or underemployed individuals including veterans, trade adjustment assistance impacted workers, dislocated workers and others for careers in the health and life sciences

The TAACCT HL-SCI Initiative consists of a consortium of 7 CT State Colleges 5 Community Colleges Capital Community College Gateway Community College Norwalk Community College Manchester Community College Middlesex Community College The State On-line College Charter Oak State College A State 4 year College Eastern Connecticut State University And CTWorks

Why health and life sciences in Connecticut? • New England hosts the highest concentration of healthcare industries in the country and Connecticut ranks high in the nation in total healthcare employment concentration. * • Connecticut’s technology and science workforce and assets rank among the top ten in the country*(aerospace, medical device, nanotechnologies in fuel cells/stem cells). Large pharmas, emerging biotechs, major research universities and first class hospitals lie within close proximity. * • This initiative builds on Governor Malloy’s economic development plan that calls for increased focus on bio-medicine. One of the employer partners is the Jackson Laboratory, which specializes in the emerging fields of personalized medicine based on a patient’s genetic code (genomic research). The state has recently increased its investment in the life sciences and entrepreneurship. Governor Malloy has proposed a new $200 million Bioscience Innovation Act and announced a $1. 5 million investment in UConn to support STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education initiatives. * Eastern CT State University (ECSU) has been a leader in Connecticut offering programs related to HIT (Health Information Technology) and biology and biochemistry. It has state-of-art facilities and equipment to support the research in a number of life science applications and nanotechnology. • • • *Cure: Connecticut United for Research Excellence, Inc. , The Bioscience Network of Connecticut, 2014

Health and life sciences: • • – – – In Connecticut, health care and health science occupations represent over 200, 000 workers-chiefly employed by hospitals, ambulatory care centers and nursing homes. Registered nurses and nurses aides offer the greatest number of positions and projected openings. The U. S. Bureau of Labor statistics projects strong employment demand in nursing through 2018, projecting over 1, 200 annual average openings in Connecticut HL-SCI targets the health and life sciences (also referred to as the biomedical industry cluster). In the life sciences alone, employment is around 18, 000 strong in Connecticut companies in life sciences include: biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, biomedical technologies, life system technologies, food processing, nutraceuticals, environmental, and biomedical devices. Devote their efforts to research, product development and technology transfer and market development

The advantage of HL-SCI • • While training people in bio-medicine jobs at a new Jackson Laboratory research facility is a major objective, the facility will also need skilled people in a range of associated fields, such as genetic counseling and social work. This initiative enables a student from any participating college to take a uniform curriculum and receive a credential in a broad array of programs supporting growing industries in CT. Health and life science industries continue unprecedented and rapid transformation driven by the adoption of electronic medical records, the prevalence of genomic research, emergence of personalized medicine and public health care reform legislation The grant will develop training programs for technicians and other support personnel and construct a “career ladder” to guide students from a certification (credit certificate ) to an Associates degree and beyond. It allows for a clear progression from a credit certificate (up to one year to complete/28 -32 credits) to an Associates degree of at least 60 credits. It goes a step beyond the non-credit shorter term training programs.

Who can benefit from the TAACCCT grant? • TAA Workers – those workers who have been adversely affected by foreign trade and whose job has been off-shored to any country (this is called the Trade Act of 1974 and is now the TGAAA, as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009). Certified by the Department of Labor in the State of Connecticut • Veterans • Unemployed • Underemployed • Dislocated workers

3 Main Program Strategies/Benefits of the initiative 1. Curriculum Innovation 2. Recruitment and Placement Services 3. Prior Learning Assessments (PLA)

Curriculum Innovation • Creation of at least 15 new certificate /degree programs – designing programs that respond to credential requirements (i. e. Medical Assistant Certification as deemed by American Medical Association) and are industry recognized • Revisions in 34 existing certificate and degree programs: Credit certificates in one year or less (vs. non-credit certificates) allow progression to Associate degrees and Bachelor degrees • Non-credit programs are typically shorter in length and narrower in training and often lead to lower skill, lower wage positions.

Curriculum Innovation cont’d • 1). Development of math and science booster modules, online and as smart phone apps – – A. ) Accelerated and computer based learning for developmental math instruction; (enables students to take college courses as quickly as possible) Ex. Algebra for chemistry - a specific booster module that a student can access on-line or have downloaded onto their smart phone that would review the specific part of algebra that they would need to do well in a specific chemistry course – instructor based) Ø 2. )Delivering online/hybrid learning courses to students to accelerate program completion.

What is offered at the 5 community colleges: • Approved (running now)or starting FA 14 • In progress: awaiting approval by BOR or Board of Regents (the governing Board of all of the 12 State of Connecticut Community Colleges and the 4 Connecticut State University Colleges; ECSU, CCSU, SCSU, WCSU) and Charter Oak State College

PROGRAMS AT MIDDLESEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE Health Information Management Computer Engineering Technology Help Desk Technician Biology Radiologic Technology and Radiography Therapeutic Recreation AS and C (approved) AS and C AS AS and AS C Biotechnology AS (approved) Environmental Science AS (approved) Post Radiologic Tech- CT Scan C Post Radiologic Tech - Mammography C Veterinary Technology /Vet Assistant AS (approved) and C Ophthalmic Medical Assistant C

PROGRAMS AT NORWALK COMMUNITY COLLEGE Veterinary Tech nology Computer Science – Bioinformatics Track Nursing AS and AS AS Paramedic C Dental Assistant C Social Services: public health track Group Exercise Instructor C (approved) Gerontology C ( in progress) Physical Therapy Assistant AS (appr 0 ved) Health Information Management C (approved) BEST (building efficiency and sustainable technology) C (approved) Culinary Arts: Farm to table Women Studies: STEM Track C (start FA 14) AA (start FA 14)

PROGRAMS AT GATEWAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Nutrition and Dieteics C Electronic Health Records and Coding AS (start FA 14)) Medical Administrative Assistant Fitness Specialist Radiation Therapy & Radiography AS/C C AS/AS (approved) Bioscience Manufacturing Technician Data Security Specialist Environmental Science and Toxicology C (in progress) AS AS Diagnostic Medical Sonography AS(approved) Firefighter C Pre-Dental Hygiene AS

• PROGRAMS AT CAPITAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE Health Information Management Biotechnology Diagnostic Medical Sonography Phlebotomy (non-credit) Medical Assisting Health Sciences Social Sciences - Gerontology Option Nursing Paramedic and Paramedic Studies EKG AS and C (approved) AS (approved) C (in progress) C AS and C (approved) AS (approved and revised) AS and C C (approved)

PROGRAMS AT MANCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE Environmental Science Radiologic Science with Radiation Therapy and Radiography Tracks Electronic Health Record Specialist Health Information Management Data Security Specialist Medical Insurance Specialist Administrative Assistant, Medical Option Dental Assistant Occupational Therapy Assistant Respiratory Care Surgical Technology Health and Exercise Science Fitness Specialist Therapeutic Recreation CT Scan Gerontology AS AS (start FA 14) AS and C (approved) C (start FA 14) AS (approved) C (approved) AS (approved) C (approved) AS/C (approved) C C (approved)

Recruitment & Placement Coordinator - 1 at each of the 5 community colleges “The college connection” – R & P at the each of the 5 community colleges 1. ) Advise health and life science students and “walk students” through the college admissions, enrollment, financial aid to testing to registration process. Promote HL-SCI programs 2. ) Recruit students 3. )Assist with internships and services for job placement 4. ) Promote and implement PLA’s

Recruitment & Placement Coordinator– Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board My role (Joyce) 1. )Coordinate One-Stop efforts to bring TAA workers, veterans, un-and under employed workers into community college system 2. )Promote PLA’s 2. )Outreach to employers to place students into internships and provide support services for job placement 3. )Organize employment placements to secure jobs for HL-SCI program completers

PLA – Prior Learning Assessment – The role of Charter Oak State College • Adults learn what they need or want to learn to accomplish what they need or want to accomplish • Learning may have happened in a classroom or – by reading, surfing the web, researching, having a mentor, practicing, attending lectures or community events, visiting museums or in many other ways • Prior learning assessment helps students think through the areas of where what they have learned may be advanced enough that college level credit can be awarded.

Advantages of PLA to clients • Earn college credit for previous training, military experience, new skills learned in the workplace, work in non-profits, non-credit training programs and more • Allows for quicker completion time of certificate and degree programs within the consortiumreduces time in school and reduces costs • Apply all your “life experiences” to a fast growing fields that offer long-term growth • Options to include on-line learning, hybrid and smart phone apps

Earn College credits for what you already know: Transfer Credit from other colleges in the USA Transfer Credit from colleges outside the USA Credit for military training Credit by Standardized Testing Credit by Departmental Exam-offered by the community college you are applying to • Credit for Credential Evaluation (if you already earned a professional certificate) • Credit for Prior Learning Portfolios • • •

Standardized Tests • A standardized test on specific content can be taken through reputable organizations to obtain college credit. • Examples: • Advanced Placement Exams • College Level Examination Program • Graduate Record Examination Subject Tests • DANTES/DSST • These tests are offered at testing locations throughout Connecticut. Contact Joyce Liljedahl, R & P Coordinator for more information

Credit by exam • Credit by exam is offered by some colleges and universities for courses in their existing curriculum. • The community college you select to go to administers these exams and the exams offered vary by institution.

• • • Credit for Previously Evaluated non-credit programs Credit can be awarded for non-credit programs that have been evaluated by faculty members who teach similar material at the college level. This is offered thru Charter Oak State College. This form of assessment is offered by: Connecticut Credit Assessment Program (CCAP) The National College Credit Recommendation Service The American Council on Education

Credit for Professional Credential Examination • Credit can be awarded by Charter Oak: • Examples: • Certified Medical Assistant – American Association of Medical Assistants – 22 credits • Certified Pharmacy Tech License – Pharmacy Technician Certification Board – 15 credits • EMT Certification – State of CT: 4 credits • Certified Professional Coder – American Association of Professional Coders: 12 credits • Medical Technologist – American Association for Clinical Pathology: 30 credits • Costs for these are being determined; please contact Karen Rollins, PLA Administrator, Connecticut Health and Life Science Career Initiative, Charter Oak State College, krollins@charteroak. edu; 860 -515 -3855

Prior Learning Portfolios • A prior learning portfolio allows a student to challenge the material learned in specific courses. • If what a student has learned on their own is equivalent to what is taught in a college level course on the topic, a student may be able to receive college credit • The portfolio process can save a student time and money and it is required to take the Charter Oak class

PLA – A jumpstart –This initiative sees PLA’s as a jump start for students, increasing their completion rates and accelerating completion time and saving on college costs.

Get college credit for what you already Get credit for what you know • Some Costs: • Charter Oak exams: $75. 00 • DANTES: $130. 00 • CLEP: $127. 00 • Charter Oak Portfolio Development; IDS 102 Prior Learning Portfolio Development 3 credits; $774. 00 • This is offered thru Charter Oak State College but credits are transferred to the college you are going to.

Why Healthcare and Life Science? • Connecticut’s biomedical employers project strong demand for new skilled workers (10%+ growth) between 2012 -2020. • Jobs that provide direct care to patients of all ages in a variety of medical settings. • Jobs that provide administrative and technical support in a typical office environment and medical and laboratory settings. • Within the biomedical industry there a wide variety of positions available • The field offers: §Good Salaries §Increasing opportunity (lots of Jobs) §Not likely to be outsourced §A Career not just a job

Positions in health and life sciences Within the health and biomedical/life science industry there a wide variety of positions available: • Those that provide direct care in a variety of medical settings. • Those that provide administrative support in a typical office environment. • Those that provide technical expertise. • Those that serve in laboratory settings.

Positions in healthcare and life sciences. Example occupations typically filled with employees earning post-secondary certificates and Associate degree • Examples of Health Science: • Nurse, Dental Hygienist, Medical Assistant, Health Information Technician, Physical Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Fitness and Exercise Science, Respiratory Therapy Technician – Examples of Life Science: • Environmental Science and Protecting Technicians, Medical Equipment Technicians, Medical and Clinical Lab Technicians, Biological Technicians, Bio-science Manufacturing Technician, Quality Assurance and Quality Control Technician

HEALTHCARE MEDIAN SALARY WITH ASSOCIATES DEGREE • • • Radiation Therapist - Nuclear Medicine Technologists - Dental Hygienists - Diagnostic Medical Sonographers - Radiologic Technologists - Respiratory Therapists - $74, 980 $68, 560 $68, 250 $64, 380 $54, 340 $54, 280 • According to the U. S. Department of Labor, with an associate degree, in some fields you can make as much as $80 -100, 000 (if you rank in the top 10% of salaries). If you go for a higher degree, you can also make a good living and do more than just pay your bills.

Projected Healthcare Growth Expectancy & Salaries Occupation 2006 2016 Home Health Aide 10, 590 CNA 2006 -2016 Annual Openings Average Salary 13, 280 364 28, 404 24, 660 27, 590 513 30, 157 Occ. Therapy Asst 420 470 12 49, 728 Phy. Therapy Asst 670 820 24 45, 937 RN 32, 840 38, 560 1, 114 68, 594 Dietetic Tech 360 400 15 32, 272 Dental Assistant 3. 390 4, 060 126 38, 457 Medical Assistant 4. 990 6, 520 215 33, 487 Medical Transcrip. 1, 100 1, 240 27 37, 289 Pharmacy Tech 2, 880 3, 710 171 31, 646 Vet. Assistant 1, 130 1, 290 29 26, 109 LPN 8, 020 9, 070 324 52, 248

• Why Health and Life Sciences? – Statistics of the 30 fastest growing occupations in the entire labor market, about half are jobs in the allied health fields – THE ESTIMATE IS THAT 11, 000 NEW JOBS WILL BE CREATED IN CT OVER THE NEXT 8 YEARS – The US Population is aging and will need more Healthcare – “Obamacare” will increase the number of people with Health Insurance and will create the need for additional Healthcare providers at all levels

Why Health and Life Sciences? In 2010, the number of Americans aged 65 and older is 40. 2 million, and that number will more than double by 2050.

WHY GO TO A COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO START A HEALTHCAREER • Community colleges typically offer associate’s degrees and are a good value if you are trying not to spend too much money. • The advantage of getting an associate’s degree is that it doesn’t take as long as a bachelor’s and it requires fewer prerequisites. However, there are many positions that require a bachelor’s degree for advancement, so it may be advisable to get the four-year degree when you can. • On the other hand, if you get a two-year degree to begin with, you can always go back to school later if needed.

• TRAINING AT A LOCAL COMMUNITY COLLEGES TO GET YOU STARTED ON A CAREER IN HEALTHCARE OR LIFE SCIENCES – Cost are lower at CT Community Colleges • • 2 - year Associate degree programs: Approximate: $11, 000 $147. 00 a credit or for 3 credit course = $441. 00 X 20 courses 60 credits or more includes tuition, college fees and $3, 000 for textbooks Certificate - $5, 000. Ex. HIM Certificate: 27 credits, 9 courses, includes $1400 for textbooks a. ) Pell Grant award can be up to $5600 per year b. ) You must qualify and apply; based on family income, etc. – Lots of programs available – Assistance for Tuition may be available – The HL-SCI program helps with: • Credit for knowledge and experience – earn college credits to apply to your certificate and Associate degree programs • Assistance in getting Internships • Placement for Jobs

Community College, New Haven, CT Associate of Science degree – 2 years + Pre- Dental Hygiene-Gateway prerequisites • • Dental hygienists clean teeth and examine oral xrays, work closely alongside dentists utilizing dental instruments and technology A high school diploma and college entrance test scores are usually needed to enter a dental hygienist degree program. Nearly all states require dental hygienists to graduate from an accredited dental hygiene school and pass both a written and clinical exam. A typical dental hygienist program takes two years to complete. Dental hygienists rank among the fastest growing occupations. Job prospects will remain excellent as employment is expected to grow 30% through 2016.

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Gateway Community College, New Haven, CT, Associates degree • • • Take and maintain ultrasounds of internal organs for use by physicians. Medical sonographers observe ultrasounds during scans, decide which images are useful, and provide written summaries of technical findings Formal training is found in 2 - and 4 -year formats at many colleges. 2 -year programs are most popular. Course work includes classes in anatomy, instrumentation, and medical ethics. Although there are no state certification requirements, some organizations offer credentialing and registration programs. Diagnostic medical sonographers should see job growth of 19% by 2016. This is faster than average and should yield favorable job prospects. As patients seek safer treatments methods, job prospects should flourish as sonography requires no radiation and has no side effects.

Computer Engineering Technology – Associate of Science, Middlesex Community College, Middletown, CT Software Development, Hardware Engineer, Systems Administrator, Network Administrator, Systems Analyst and Support Specialist • Introduction to Electric Circuit • Programming Logic • Object Oriented Programming with Java • Data Communications and Networking • Introduction to Engineering and Software Applications • Technical writing • Computer Hardware • Transfer to a 4 -year program at Central • Connecticut State University •

Medical Assistant – Associate of Science degree or credit certificate – Capital Community College, Hartford, CT • • • • • • Administrative Duties Using computer applications Answering telephones Greeting patients Updating and filing patient medical records Coding and filling out insurance forms Scheduling appointments Arranging for hospital admissions and laboratory services Handling correspondence, billing, and bookkeeping Clinical Duties Taking medical histories Explaining treatment procedures to patients Preparing patients for examination Assisting the physician during exams Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens Performing basic laboratory tests Instructing patients about medication and special diets Preparing medications as directed by physician Authorizing prescription refills as directed by physician Drawing blood Taking electrocardiograms Removing sutures and changing dressings

• • RESPIRATORY THERAPY Manchester Community College – 2 year degree, 2 years + prerequisites • Respiratory therapists asses, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. They operate devices such as mechanical ventilators and aerosol generators, and provide emergency care. Associates degrees in respiratory therapy are offered at many post-secondary colleges, medical schools, vocational institutes and the Armed Forces. A license is required in all states expect Alaska and Hawaii. Faster-than-average employment growth is projected for respiratory therapists. Job opportunities should be very good, especially for respiratory therapists with cardiopulmonary care • • skills or experience working with infants.

imaging. Radiologic Technologists Middlesex Community College, Middletown, CT Associate of Science Degree – 2 years + prerequisites • Take x-rays and administer non-radioactive materials into patients’ bloodstreams for diagnostic purposes. • They prepare patients for x-rays and manage radiology equipment. • An Associate’s degree in radiologic technology is required for this career. Advanced degrees are necessary for some supervisory position • A license is not required, but the federal government has set voluntary standards to ensure the safety of patients and technologists. • Employment is projected to be excellent over the next ten years. As the population grows and ages, there will be an increased demand for radiologic

• Occupational Therapy Assistant. Manchester Community College, Manchester, CT, Associates Degree • Occupational therapy assistants work under the direction of licensed occupational therapists, providing rehabilitation services to a variety of patients. Occupational therapy assistants often help those who have been injured re-enter society, learning how to perform daily tasks after they have lost motor skills or have developed disabilities. Assistants also help patients with chronic or acute illnesses adapt to life outside of the hospital after they have been recovered. An associate degree or a certificate from an accredited community college or technical school is generally required to qualify for occupational therapist assistant jobs. • • •

• Norwalk Community College, Norwalk, CT – Associate of Science Degree, 2 years + prerequisites • Physical therapy assistants work under the direction of physical therapists. They help create treatment plans, document the progress of patients, and aide in routine exercises. Physical therapy assistants help patients gain mobility, relieve chronic pain, and lessen physical disabilities. In most states, physical therapy assistants are required to have an Associate degree. Degree programs are a mix of coursework and clinical study. Both educators and prospective employers view clinical experience as essential to ensuring that students understand the responsibilities of a physical therapist assistant. As the demand for physical therapy increases, so will the number of physical therapy assistant job openings. Employment is expected to grow much faster than average because of the aging population • • •

Nursing, Gateway Community College, New Haven, CT, and Capital Community College, Hartford, CT, Norwalk CC - 2 year Associate Degree, 2 years + prerequisites §Registered nurses (RN) assist physicians in providing treatment to patients suffering from various medical conditions. Assist patients after surgery. §Administer medication and monitor patient recovery and progress §Educate patient and families on disease prevention and post hospital treatment §May supervise LPNs (Licensed Practical Nurse) §Work in hospitals, outpatient facilities, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, dialysis centers, home healthcare agencies and physician’s offices.

• • • Ophthalmic Medical Assistant – Middlesex Community College, Middletown, CT Credit certificate (new) Work alongside eye doctors, optometrists, ophthalmologists Take patient histories, administer tests and evaluations, record test results Complete eye measurements, conduct instrument maintenance, patient services, clinical duties and office work.

• Surgical technology – Associate of Science degree, Manchester Community College, Manchester, CT - 2 years + prerequisites • Surgical technologists assist in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other personnel in authority. Surgical techs help prepare the patient and operating room prior to surgery, transport patients, and aides in hemostasis if experienced enough. • • Surgical tech training can last anywhere from 9 to 24 months. Professional certification is not required, but many employers prefer to hire certified surgical techs. • As the number of surgeries increase and our population ages, surgical technologists will be more in demand especially technologists that are certified.

• • THE PROCESS AND FUNDING FOR YOUR TRAINING TO REGISTERING FOR CLASSES AFTER THE ORIENTATION TODAY: – 1. REVIEW THE ORIENTATION MATERIAL – – 2. YOU WILL SET UP AN APPOINTMENT TO MEET WITH ME AT DANBURY LOCATION, 171 MAIN ST. DANBURY OR WATERBURY LOCATION, 249 THOMASTON AVENUE, WATERBURY 3. WHEN YOU COME TO THIS APPOINTMENT BRING: • A. A COPY OF YOUR RESUME (IF YOU HAVE DIFFERENT VERSIONS BRING THEM ALL) • B. IF YOU HAVE TRANSCRIPTS FROM OTHER PROGRAMS YOU HAVE COMPLETED BRING THEM ALL • C. PLAN ABOUT AN HOUR • D. IF YOU HAVE SELECTED ONE OF THE 5 PARTICIPATING COLLEGES, I WILL SEND A REFERRAL TO EACH COLLEGE YOU ARE INTERESTED IN • E. EACH COLLEGE HAS A RECRUITMENT AND PLACEMENT COORDINATOR WHO WILL MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH YOU. • F. AT YOUR APPOINTMENT WITH THE R & P COORDINATOR AT THE COLLEGE WILL: A. REVIEW YOUR PROGRAM OF INTEREST. “WALK YOU THRU” APPLYING TO THE COLLEGE, UNDERSTANDING PRE-REQUISITES, FINANCIAL AID (FAFSA APPLICATION), TESTING TO REGISTERING FOR CLASSES. » B. DO NOT LEAVE THIS APPOINTMENT UNTIL YOU HAVE A PLAN IN PLACE TO REGISTER FOR THE CLASSES YOU WANT. BE SURE TO GET THE HELP YOU NEED TO FINAL CLASS ENROLLMENT. » C. KEEP A FOLDER OF ALL YOUR INFORMATION SO YOU HAVE IT ALL IN ONE PLACE » D. I WILL CONTACT YOU TO FOLLOW UP ON YOUR APPOINTMENT WITH THE COLLEGE. WILL TRACK YOUR PROGRESS UNTIL YOU HAVE ENROLLED IN CLASSES FOR YOUR PROGRAM. » 4. OTHER FUNDING SOURCES » » – – – – WIA (Workforce Investment Act) thru CT Works. You MUST sign up for an orientation at the front desk after this orientation. Ask for the WIA “Information Session”. Funds can be up to $4000 if you qualify • Qualify based upon family income • Qualify as Displaced worker (dislocated worker) • Steps: 1). Attend an information session 2). Provide documentation at an “intake appointment” 3) If you qualify, then assigned a WIA Case Manager who will review training options Veterans Benefits (GI Bill / other assistance such as Tuition Waivers for combat vets); go to www. ctdol. state. ct. us/veterans. Click on “Contact your local veterans’ employment representative to request an appointment. Scroll down and you will get a list of DOL, Vet Reps, click on area: Waterbury and you will get names of vet reps to contact in this region TAA (Trade Adjustment Act) employees (must be certified through the Waterbury DOL). This is for anyone whose job was affected by overseas trade. Grants. gov Grants (FSEOG etc. ) Scholarships (need to search for qualifications) Student Loans • US Government (Stafford)

The Final Connection : Internships • The R & P’s • Build relationships with employers to place students into internships • Grant goals is for 360 HL-SCI completers to be placed in internships • Non-paid/credit bearing internships • Provide job placement support services • Work with college career centers for employer outreach

For questions, a schedule of orientations or to make an appointment: • Joyce B. Liljedahl • Recruitment and Placement Coordinator, CT Health and Life Sciences Career Initiative • Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board

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