Happy New Year! As we kick off 2025, we’re energized by the incredible momentum in Connecticut’s tech ecosystem. From innovative workforce development initiatives to upcoming workshops and networking opportunities, this year promises to be full of growth and collaboration.
In this month’s newsletter, you’ll find highlights from recent events, details about no-cost training programs, the latest industry news, and exciting opportunities to connect with peers and industry leaders. Thank you for your continued commitment to building a stronger tech community in Connecticut—we can’t wait to see what we accomplish together in the year ahead!
Best, Patricia Meyer Director, Good Jobs Challenge Grant
Southwest Connecticut Tech Hub recently attended the 3rd Annual Connecticut Regional Sector Partnership Convening at Central Connecticut State University, hosted by the CT Office of Workforce Strategy. The event brought together thought leaders, educators, and industry experts to explore key topics like workforce development, skills-based hiring, and the transformative role of AI in shaping economic opportunities.
Highlights included a keynote on "Design Thinking" and a panel discussion focused on engaging college students as a talent pipeline. These discussions reflect our ongoing commitment to fostering innovation and creating pathways for tech talent in Southwest Connecticut, strengthening the region's position as a hub for growth and opportunity.
NO-COST TECH TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES IN CONNECTICUT
Southwest Connecticut Tech Hub, in partnership with The WorkPlace, offers no-cost Tech Ready training to equip individuals with essential skills for high-demand tech careers. Participants can earn certifications in areas such as CompTIA A+, AWS Cloud, and Generative AI, opening doors to opportunities with top regional employers.
We encourage you to share this initiative within your network to help us reach potential candidates. The next Tech Ready Career Training Info Session is scheduled for February 20, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM. These brief virtual sessions are the perfect first step to explore the program, learn about certifications and job placement support, and determine if it’s the right fit for you or someone you know.
TECH ON TAP: BREWING IDEAS AND BUILDING CONNECTIONS
Join Southwest Connecticut Tech Hub, CBIA, and Charles IT for Tech on Tap on Wednesday, January 29, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Elicit Brewing Co in Fairfield. Whether you’re searching for your next job opportunity, exploring business partnerships, or looking to connect with like-minded professionals, this event is the perfect way to grow your network in a relaxed and engaging environment.
With no cost to attend, it’s a chance to share ideas, build relationships, and tap into the energy of the local tech community. Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned pro, this is your opportunity to connect, collaborate, and toast to new opportunities.
In our latest Tech Hub Spotlight, Kristina Testa-Buzzee, Grants Performance Manager at the Office of Workforce Strategy, shares how CT Tech Hub is fostering connections between industry leaders to address workforce challenges. By providing essential training resources and creating opportunities for collaboration, the initiative helps employers develop sustainable relationships that strengthen Connecticut’s growing tech sector.
Through innovative programs and partnerships, CT Tech Hub ensures that businesses have access to the talent they need while empowering individuals with skills for in-demand careers. Together, we’re building a strong talent pipeline to drive innovation and economic growth across the region.
Forbes Predictions for the Tech Job Market in 2025 Published by Forbes Top roles in 2025 include data scientists, AI engineers, cybersecurity professionals, and green software engineers, highlighting the growing demand for specialized tech skills.
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Thank you to the following organizations for supporting the Southwest CT Tech Hub:
Advance CT · Airbornway Corporation · Analytic-Aware LLC · Bank of America · Benchmark IT · Blueprint Business Consulting · Business-Higher Education Forum · Charles IT · Charter Oak State College · City of Stamford · Deloitte · GE Appliances · George Comfort & Sons · Havyn Coworking · IBM · Indeed · Interactive Brokers · Janus Associates · KJM Textiles · McKinsey · Merrill · Neolumin · NBC Sports · Nuvance· Office of Workforce Strategy · PreRound · Priceline · Renquiry · Scala Computing · SDG Corp · Silicon Valley in Your Pocket · Social Venture Partners · Software Development Resources · Southern Connecticut State University · Sparks Policy Group · Stamford Health · Synchrony · The Workplace · Thorney Advisors · UCONN
This project is being supported, in whole or in part, by federal award number ED22HDQ3070186, awarded to the State of Connecticut Office of Workforce Strategy by the U.S. Department of Economic Development Administration.
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