As we move through November, our tech community is buzzing with opportunities. From hands-on workshops to exciting partnerships with local companies, there are many ways to build skills and strengthen connections across the region. Thank you for your continued involvement and support in making Connecticut a thriving tech hub—let’s keep the momentum going!
Best, Patricia Meyer Director, Good Jobs Challenge Grant
STRENGTHENING CONNECTICUT'S TECH ECOSYSTEM – JACK MAHONEY, INDEED
In our latest Tech Hub Spotlight, Jack Mahoney, Head of Revenue & Growth Finance at Indeed, discusses the collaborative efforts between Indeed and the Southwest Connecticut Tech Hub. As one of the region's major employers, Indeed is committed to building a connected, vibrant community for its 850 employees while contributing to workforce development initiatives across Greater Fairfield County. Through this partnership, Indeed is helping shape a dynamic tech ecosystem, fostering growth and innovation. Businesses interested in learning more about the CT Tech Hub’s support for industry collaboration can explore our For Businesses page.
NO-COST TECH TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES IN CONNECTICUT
Through the Southwest CT Tech Hub and in partnership with The WorkPlace, we’re offering no-cost Tech Ready training to help individuals gain essential tech skills for high-demand careers. This unique program connects qualified participants with cutting-edge certifications—from CompTIA to AWS Cloud—that open doors to exciting job opportunities with top employers. Whether you know someone interested in exploring a tech career or want to help spread the word, share this valuable opportunity to build Connecticut’s tech workforce.
Want to learn more? Join our next Tech Ready Career Training Info Session on November 21 from 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM for a quick, virtual overview of the program. We’ll cover program details, certifications, and job placement support to help launch an IT career. Don’t miss this chance to ask questions and get started in tech!
TECH HUB WORKSHOPS: READY FOR AIR WITH BRITTANY MILLER
The CT Tech Hub Workshop Series brings industry experts together to provide insights into skills essential for today’s tech-driven landscape. Our next session, Ready for Air on December 6, features Emmy award-winning journalist Brittany Miller. In this two-hour, in-person workshop, Brittany will guide you in mastering media presence and communicating your message confidently across platforms like TV interviews, podcasts, and public panels. Join us at CoCreate – GE Appliances Micro Mfg. Plant & Showroom in Stamford, CT, and take part in this exciting workshop series designed to help professionals elevate their skills.
Digital Banking Platform Empowers Nutmeg State Financial Credit Union Published by FinTech Global Nutmeg State Financial Credit Union partners with Alkami Technology to enhance digital banking, offering innovative services like account aggregation and personalized financial wellness tools for Connecticut members.
All Jobs Are Tech Jobs: Insights from Pearson's Skills Map Published by Yahoo Finance Pearson’s new report reveals a significant shift in the job market, showing that as technology permeates every industry, tech skills are becoming essential in roles across all sectors.
Why Is There a Tech Talent Shortage? Published by IBM IBM’s report discusses the tech talent gap, attributing it to rapid technological advancements and the need for reskilling. The shortage impacts industries across the board, requiring companies to rethink hiring and upskilling strategies.
AI Impact on Jobs: Brookings Report Published by Brookings Institute Brookings explores how generative AI could disrupt various jobs, especially in cognitive and non-routine tasks, urging a proactive response to shape AI’s role in the workforce for long-term benefits.
Connecticut's Top Metro Areas for Declining Unemployment Published by CT Insider Connecticut boasts five of the top 10 metro areas in the U.S. for improved unemployment rates. This achievement underscores the state’s appeal as a job destination and its continued economic resilience.
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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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