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"While EB is having a slower hiring year, it’s not impacting the 400 participants in the Eastern Workforce Investment Board’s Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative for this year," EWIB President and CEO Michael Nogelo said.

"For organizations to remain competitive, their strategies must evolve. As board members, the challenge isn’t just about monitoring management’s response; it’s about ensuring the organization is positioned to adapt and thrive in this new environment."

EB President Mark Rayha indicates that EB hiring in CT will slow down until the second half of 2025. Mr. Rayha says efforts to improve the workforce pipeline through accelerated training programs with partners including EWIB have “borne fruit.”

This article is about career pathway programs at Tourtellotte Memorial High School. The article mentions EWIB as a partner in the district’s efforts to develop courses “that will lead to high-interest career options responsive to the labor market."

The Eastern CT Healthcare Partnership (ECHP) convened by EWIB attends the Northeast CT Healthcare Career Expo hosted by CT State - Quinebaug Valley, which attracted over 100 students from area high schools.

The Workforce Symposium held 10/30/24-11/1/24 in Mystic, convened state leaders to discuss how states are developing a skilled workforce and expanding economic opportunities, and spotlighted EWIB’s Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative (MPI) and EAMA RSP employer engagement.

EASTCONN’s new Mobile Manufacturing Lab promotes modern manufacturing career opportunities by bringing hands-on experiences to regional middle schools. Michael Nogelo spoke at the October 11 ribbon-cutting ceremony.

"The region is already at the epicenter of efforts to train young adults for jobs in the booming manufacturing industry. The Eastern Connecticut Workforce Investment Board’s Manufacturing Pipeline program has been recognized as a national model for recruiting unemployed or underemployed workers who don’t necessarily have experience in the field."

Eastern CT Workforce Investment Board (EWIB), CT NAACP State Conference, and Eastern Advanced Manufacturing Alliance Regional Sector Partnership (EAMA RSP) announcing a partnership to marry the Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative & One Million Jobs Campaign to expand equitable career opportunities & grow the manufacturing talent pool.

A video of Rep. Courtney speaking on the House floor about the momentum in the submarine industrial base providing recognition to the MPI and kudos to EWIB for creating a “national example of workforce training programs.”

Showcases the Youth Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative (YMPI) from a student’s perspective.

Features an interview with EWIB President Michael Nogelo and states “It's going to continue to be manufacturing and health care driving growth in Southeast and Eastern Connecticut”.

Highlights the Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative, housed at the state’s community colleges and technical high schools, assisting Electric Boat in its efforts onboarding thousands of workers to fulfill tens of billions of dollars in new ballistic missile submarine contracts for the U.S.

Features an interview with EWIB President Michael Nogelo and states "Lawmakers say fueling this growth is the Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative" (MPI).

A video of Rep. Courtney speaking on the House floor about the A Stronger Workforce for America (ASWA) Act to reauthorize the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), and about the MPI.

Discusses passage by the House of the ASWA, mentions EWIB and the MPI, and quotes EWIB President Nogelo.

Announcing the award of the CT Dept. of Labor's (CTDOL's) application for a USDOL Equitable Transition Models Demonstration Grant. EWIB will partner with CTDOL to build on EWIB best practices to develop innovative activities that increase career development services, work-based learning opportunities, and employment for marginalized youth and young adults with disabilities.

Features Rep. Courtney discussing the demand for submarines and highlighting the MPI as a national model for recruiting unemployed or underemployed workers with no prior manufacturing experience.

Op-ed by EASTCONN Executive Director (and EWIB Board member) Eric Protulis and Director of Adult & Community Programs Kristin Hempel (2/21/24), "For youth, CT's Quiet Corner is becoming the Forgotten Corner" cites EWIB's youth pipeline programs and Summer Youth Employment Program for their effectiveness serving at-risk and disconnected youth. The op-ed urges State lawmakers to increase funding for these and other programs that increase youth employment and engagement. EWIB President/CEO Michael Nogelo is quoted saying, Investments in programs that engage opportunity youth in career pathways provide a positive return for our young people, our employers and economy, and our communities.

A video of Rep. Courtney speaking on the House floor about the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act and efforts by EWIB's Eastern Advanced Manufacturing Alliance (EAMA) RSP and EAMA RSP member Westminster Tool to advocate for the restoration of the historic tax treatment of research & development investments under the bill.

"The "secret weapon" in EB's hiring are career pipelines, including the Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative."

While commemorating National Manufacturing Month, I realized something special was happening in Connecticut while sitting in on a class at Grasso Tech in Groton. I was there to talk to students enrolled in the Eastern Connecticut Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative, a program that has trained and placed over 4,000 people in jobs that pay well over minimum wage since 2016.

The state of Connecticut has implemented a manufacturing pipeline program to train adults for roles in mechanics, machining, welding, and other skilled trades. The program has seen success with participants securing jobs after completion.

"The CT Youth Employment Program is an Eastern Connecticut Workforce Investment Board offering that EASTCONN, a nonprofit regional educational service center, conducts in partnership with New London Youth Affairs and Norwich Youth & Family Services to offer jobs to Eastern Connecticut participants between ages 14 and 24."

"The Eastern Connecticut Workforce Investment Board announced Tuesday that its board has unanimously appointed Michael Nogelo as president and CEO, following a search process that ended in late 2022."