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Feeling so inspired after today! The When Women Lead Conference brought together over 700 attendees for an incredible day of learning, connection, and celebrating strong women in leadership. The speakers, the energy, the conversations… just amazing. But the best part? Experiencing it with my BHS students and seeing them soak it all in, ask thoughtful questions, and get inspired by the incredible women in the room. The future is bright, and I can’t wait to see where these young leaders go next. I’m also so honored to have shared this experience alongside my colleagues, who I truly appreciate. Their passion and dedication make all the difference, and I’m grateful to be part of such a great team. Such an awesome event—already excited for next year! #WhenWomenLead #FutureLeaders #Grateful #Inspired ReadyCT

The latest episode of The Jolt - Second Cup #Podcast is out. ReadyCT Employment Engagement Manager Adam Ney and Career Launch Coordinator Zarya Hernandez Salto join the show to talk about the next generation of the workforce and how the Student 5.0 program is making a huge impact. https://vist.ly/3mxmbxj

Students in ReadyCT programming are at the CBIA When Women Lead conference. #beauthentic #mentorship #careerconnected Their big takeaway: don’t be afraid to take a chance!

Last week, thank you to volunteers from Infosys, CT General Assembly, Cooperative Systems, Hartford Public Schools who came to do Practice Interviews with 11th & 12th grade students from Bulkeley High School. ReadyCT prepares youth to navigate their futures with soft skills! Natalie J. Tami S. Brittany Dobson Bob D. Derek Culver Caroline Beitman Nancy Shannahan Williams, SHRM-CP Molly McAllister, CPTD, CPC, Aparna Pardeshi Minal Avachat Kate Darcy Hohenthal, Ed.D. Dan Lee #careerreadiness #workbasedlearning #prepared #yeswecan #sisepuede

"Why are they being so nice?" from a rookie FIRST student this weekend. He was referring to the people from other teams that helped his team fix their robot. That is #Coopertition and why I love this sport. FIRST is a robotics community where the robots compete and the students grow into leaders. Wilby High School in Waterbury hosted the first FRC qualifier in CT with 37 teams competing. Congratulations to all five rookie teams for making it to and through your first competition. Thank you to all the veteran teams who supported them and each other while competing fiercely. We were joined by Paul S. Lavoie, Connecticut's Chief Manufacturing Officer, and MIF Board Member Mark Burzynski to celebrate how Connecticut has Got it Made! (Can you spy the logo in the pictures?) Waterbury Public Schools Interim Superintendent Darren Schwartz, Ed.D., City of Waterbury Mayor Paul K. Pernerewski, Jr. and Senator Joan Hartley made welcoming remarks. Thank to to Waterbury for your incredible support of FIRST! Thank you to Lauren Jefferson and all the NE FIRST volunteers for running an amazing event. #MoreThanRobots #GotItMadeCT ReadyCT

Congratulations, Richard! ReadyCT is grateful for your support and partnership, Develomark! #careerconnected #internship

I had an incredible opportunity to connect with youth through ReadyCT, facilitating my workshop on "How Do You Want To Be Known: Building Your Brand"! We explored self-attributes, personal successes, and wrapped up with students crafting their own biographies. Joel Cruz also delivered a presentation on the importance of ethics and being a person of great character. Huge thanks to Lishamarie Cruz for the invitation and privilege to engage with your students! ReadyCT is committed to advancing academic excellence and career-connected learning, ensuring students are prepared for success in school, work, and life. #YouthEngagement

Pathways to STEM Night is coming to southeast Connecticut! Know a middle or high school student fascinated by science and technology? Invite them to join us on Tuesday, April 8, at Mystic Aquarium—a free, hands-on event designed to ignite curiosity and introduce exciting career possibilities. 🔎 Explore STEM Careers – Meet professionals & discover new opportunities 🤝 Meet Employers – Connect with colleges, training programs, & industry leaders 🎤 Get Inspired – Hear from industry experts and a panel of rising professionals 🛠️ Hands-On Fun – STEM challenges & workshops by Junior Achievement USA 🐟 Full Access – Explore the Aquarium & network with experts Manufacturers, you're invited to exhibit and empower the next generation of innovators and leaders. 📅 Register now to attend! 👇 Connect with Eileen Candels with any questions.

Connecticut Manufacturers! Don’t miss a great opportunity to connect with hundreds of students and highlight the amazing career opportunities available in today’s world of modern manufacturing. ReadyCT wants you to be an exhibitor at their South Central CT Manufacturing Careers Roadshow 2025 at Quinnipiac University’s M&T Bank Arena on April 2: https://lnkd.in/e5RV_nXZ Showcase your company’s innovations and help spark the interest of YOUR future workforce at this interactive, exciting event! Contact ReadyCT to secure your exhibitor spot today: deb.presbie@readyct.org And check out the highlights from last year’s event: https://lnkd.in/eM89RbPD #manufacturing #workforcedevelopment #affiliates Connecticut Office of Manufacturing Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT) Quinnipiac University School of Computing & Engineering South Central Manufacturing Partnership Goodwin University CBIA

On Saturday, March 8th, I headed to the FIRST Robotics Connecticut Qualifying Event at Wilby High School in Waterbury. What a great day! Lisa Nollman, Shannon Marimón and Deb Presbie at ReadyCT have done an amazing job supporting our First teams across the state. Thanks to Senator Joan Hartley, Mayor Paul K. Pernerewski, Jr., Interim Superintendent of Schools Darren Schwartz, Ed.D., Industry Leader Mark Burzynski and Michelle Hall for coming out to support our teams. Check out the championship banner hanging next to the sports banners. YES! We have STEM Champions as well! #MakeItHere #manufacturing #ctleads #firstrobotics