Career Resources Inc

Career Resources, Inc.
Award for Workforce Excellence
J.P. Morgan Chase named Career Resources, Inc. a national finalist in the Awards for Workforce Excellence, presented by the Enterprise Foundation. Serving more than 35,000 people annually
Workkeys
Workplace Skill Level Assessments
These assessments determine the basic skills required for individual jobs, measure the basic skills and CRI provides training to improve individual’s skills.
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CTWorks
Career Coach
A unique mobile technology lab helping the Southwestern Connecticut business community with recruitment and training.
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Second Chances
Resources, Training and Support for Ex-Offenders
Services available include mentoring, interest assessments, access to substance abuse treatment and case managers who help participants connect with basic needs.
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Job Placement Assistance

“Career Resources is one of the premier agencies offering job placement assistance and career services to those who need it most.” John Stafstrom, Pullman & Comley

STRIVE for Success

"I had lot of fun coming everyday for the class, feels like I am going to work in the morning. I made lot of good friends too." STRIVE participant

“…CRI is well positioned to help their clients not only have their taxes prepared, but also connect them with resources that can get the most out of their returns.” - Ron Peruzzi, Sr. Tax Consultant, IRS

Refunds That Count

The aggregate total of refunds processed by VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) for the greater Bridgeport community in 2010 was $1,838,391

Testimonials

“They prepare you for success. You can repeat what you learned at STRIVE and you take it with you.”

STRIVE Connecticut: An intensive and highly interactive three-week program that teaches positive attitudes and prepares economically and culturally disadvantaged jobseekers develop work habits for successful long-term job retention. Personally engaging and highly challenging, the STRIVE curriculum includes job placement assistance and long term support for every graduate. Training follows a national model featuring a highly effective job-readiness workshop in a simulated work environment.

“They were very accommodating; I didn’t have clarity in my life until I got here.”

The Fatherhood Initiative (Fathers for Life): Fathers for Life promotes the legal, financial and emotional responsibilities of fatherhood through education, counseling and skills training. Through its strong partnerships in the community, Fathers for Life contributes holistically to the larger social consciousness about the values of fatherhood. Services include personalized case management, group parenting classes and help in navigating child support, advocacy, custody and employment.

“It really helped with the interview, I think I was overdressed – everyone there was like…wow!”

Career Gear: Career Gear helps low-income men enter the workforce by providing business appropriate clothing. For those men who are improving their work skills and employ-ability, a clean, appropriate suit of clothing is another important tool in finding a job.

“I’m very happy to have a job. It’s a beautiful thing, just beautiful.”

ReEntry Works: Assisting ex-offenders succeed in their return to the workforce, ReEntry Works services include case managers who help participants connect with basic needs, the development of an individual employment plan, skills assessment, training and job placement using an ex-offender friendly job database.

“They have everything set up for you, and they pointed me in the right direction.”

Veterans ReEntry: The Incarcerated Veterans’ Transition Program provides supportive employment enabling veterans to achieve personal and economic sufficiency. The program offers skills assessment, job training, employment assistance and supportive services.

“They offer lots of programs; lots of advantages for anyone, at any age, who wants to get involved. ”

KeyTrain: The KeyTrain system includes targeted, self-paced instruction, pre- and post-assessments, a complete learning management system and an occupational job profiles database. These components can be used to help individuals learn, practice and demonstrate the skills needed to succeed in the jobs and careers they desire.

Career Resources, Inc.

Award for Workforce Excellence

Workkeys

Workplace Skill Level Assessments

CTWorks

Career Coach

Second Chances

Resources, Training and Support for Ex-Offenders