Fairfield News: Now For Something Totally Different
2021-06-30@9:34pm–#Fairfield CT– #cttraffic– State Police and EMS out with a man who crashed his car on I-95 southbound and then jumped off the embankment.
Fairfield News: Fishhook To The Eye
2021-06-30@7:37pm–#Fairfield CT– A family was on I-95 rushing their child with a fishhook impaled in the child’s eye but got off exit 24 at the Staples Plaza to call for help. First responders are on scene.
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Fairfield News: Man Pulled From Pool
2021-06-30@4:50pm–#Fairfield CT– An 80-year-old man was pulled from a swimming pool in the 700 block of Burr Street/Summit Place. Police immediately began CPR. EMS continued and took the man to the hospital. The man’s condition is not known at this time.
Westport News: Dog In A Hot Jeep
2021-06-30@4:25pm–#Westport CT– Animal control forced entry into a gray Jeep parked at Stop and Shop at 1790 Post Road East for over two hours. The dog is fine but tired. Animal control is taking the dog.
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Today’s Vehicle Fire
2021-06-30@12:24pm–#Shelton CT– Today’s vehicle fire is a pick-up truck on River Road.
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Bridgeport News: Generating Havoc
2021-06-30@11:31am–#Bridgeport CT– A car hit a generator in the back of the senior center at 115 Washington Avenue. The woman was shaken up but there was no injuries.
Westport Crash
Police UPDATE:
At approximately 9:45 p.m. on June 29, 2021, the Westport Police as well as
the fire department and emergency medical services responded to the intersection of Post Road
East at Bulkley Avenue on a report of a serious motor vehicle accident. Upon arrival, it was
determined that a car and motor scooter were involved in a collision. The operator of the
scooter was transported to the hospital with what appeared to be serious injuries. The operator
of the car remained on scene and is cooperating.
The Westport Police Accident Investigation Team is leading this investigation with assistance
from the Fairfield Police Accident Investigation Team. The road was closed for several hours
but has since reopened.
9:39pm–#Westport CT– The Post Road near the Fairfield town line is closed at Bulkley Road at Post Road for a crash between a car and what appears to be a scooter. The radio reports said the cyclist was lying in the roadway bleeding profusely. The accident recreation team from Fairfield is on the scene investigating. The roadway is closed at this busy intersection and I’d expect it to be closed for some time for the investigation. The driver was hit on the post road but the driver continued and pulled into the bank parking lot with a scooter/motorcycle/dirtbike under her car.
Bridgeport News: Crash!`
2021-06-29@8:54pm–#Bridgeport CT– Albano Kolojari was on the scene for this crash on Park Avenue near Benham Avenue.
Fairfield News: 3 Car Crash
2021-06-29@1:40pm–#Fairfield CT– A three car crash with 1 injurie reported at Easton Turnpike (Route 59) and Jefferson Street. Expect a delay in the area.
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Manufacturing Job Training Partnership Begins Program at Derby High School
8 Week Program Preparing Adults for In-Demand Manufacturing Jobs
Manufacturing remains a leading industry in the state, supporting over 150,000 jobs and providing family supporting wages to maintain thriving communities. Essential to the growth of manufacturing output is the continued flow of talented and skilled workers to move the industry forward. To facilitate a pipeline of future workers we are excited to announce the inaugural class of a new manufacturing training program for adults at Derby High School supported by a partnership of local organizations.
“This program is an invaluable resource for residents who may find themselves unemployed or underemployed and looking for economic stability. It will provide participants in our community, our neighbors, with a meaningful pathway to gain the technical training to secure a good paying career with real opportunity for future advancement,” said State Representative Kara Rochelle (D – Ansonia, Derby). “Extending this opportunity locally to our residents was conceptualized prior to Covid-19, and as we start to put the pandemic behind us, this program will help our community and neighbors recover and build back better, with a direct line to the middle class. Thank you to my dear friends and partners in this effort, Joe Carbone, Rich DuPont, and Derby Superintendent Matthew Conway, who have been integral in expanding manufacturing training in our region.”
The Introduction to Manufacturing Program is a partnership between The WorkPlace, Apprenticeship Connecticut Initiative Grant, Housatonic Community College (HCC), and Derby Public Schools. The eight-week, 120-hour training prepares adults for entry-level manufacturing positions within precision manufacturing companies. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will receive a certificate from Housatonic Community College and be prepared to sit for the National Institute for Metal Working Skills Measurement, Material & Safety credentialing exam. Most significantly, participants will be ready to start employment with local businesses or pursue further education at HCC’s Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center.
“Today is a great day. The design and goal from inception were to offer this program to our students during the day and adults and recent graduates in the evening. This program will change lives forever,” said Dr. Matthew J. Conway, Superintendent, Derby Public Schools. “It provides an opportunity to dream, to prepare, to gain skills that will open doors for a career in a sought-after field with a sustainable future. This program is a part of creating an economic plan that can change in the lives of people who possess the grit to enroll and for the community in which they reside.
This is a true partnership with HCC, The WorkPlace, Derby Public Schools, and the individuals who enroll. We have expanded our family by opening our doors.”
Classes take place at Derby High School’s state-of-the-art manufacturing laboratory where training closely simulate activities on an actual shop floor. The production performed during the length of the program will culminate in four separate projects and will teach participants the fundamentals of machining. The curriculum includes manufacturing math, blueprint reading, precision measurement, benchwork, safety, and machine technology.
“The Advanced Manufacturing Program is a great source of pride for Housatonic Community College,” said Dwayne Smith, Ph.D., CEO of Housatonic Community College. “This collaboration is a perfect example of what is possible when a community comes together to solve multiple challenges, and I am extremely grateful to our education, civic and community partners for furthering HCC’s mission to expand access to training, education, and opportunity throughout our community.”
“On behalf of Professors Scobie and Steeves, Dean Avant, Tatiana Rampino the Housatonic Community College (HCC) team helping to support the state’s manufactures, I wish to thank Dr Conway, Joe Carbone, Sarah Lewis, and the staff at The WorkPlace for their commitment to this partnership and in making this vision a reality,” said Richard DuPont, Director of Community and Campus Relations at HCC. “From the day we initiated planning for the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center at Derby High School, it was always intended to serve students and adults with training that will open doors to career paths offering gainful employment in manufacturing today and well into the future.”
In addition to classes at Derby High School, participants will receive case management, supportive services, tutoring, and have access to workshops at the American Job Centers. They will also participate in a 2-week “Manufacturing Workforce Readiness Bootcamp” at The WorkPlace. The Bootcamp provides training on the work-readiness and soft skills needed to be successful in the manufacturing sector.
“This partnership is setting the standard for industry-driven apprenticeships and creating opportunity for workers to acquire the skills needed to secure and retain quality jobs in manufacturing,” said Joseph Carbone, President and CEO, The WorkPlace. “Manufacturers have jobs to fill today and will have more over the coming years. Together, we are stepping up to be a solution and providing opportunities for Connecticut’s workforce in a growing and transforming industry.
This program is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor Youth Apprenticeship Readiness Grant and the Connecticut Department of Labor Apprenticeship Connecticut Initiative to bolster the pipeline of qualified workers in the manufacturing sector and prepare participants for employment or apprenticeship opportunities.
Anyone wanting more information about the program should go to The WorkPlace website at https://www.workplace.org/apprenticeshipworks/ or email Sarah Lewis at slewis@workplace.org.
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