Category: Westport

American Job Center Southwest’s Career Coach in Westport August 13 (formerly known as CTWorks) Barbara Butler, Director of the Westport Department of Human Services announces the return of the American Job Center Southwest’s (formerly known as CTWorks) Career Coach at Westport Town Hall. On Thursday, August 13, the Coach will offer a beginner’s class in Word 2007 from 10 a.m. – noon, followed by an intermediate class in Word 2007 from 1 – 3 p.m. Contact the Westport Department of Human Services for specific course description information.

The Career Coach is a “training center” tour bus equipped with ten wireless computer labs offering free computer classes to residents in the greater Norwalk area.  The mobile unit operates on a monthly schedule of visits to various community locations and is accessible to people with disabilities. Area residents interested in registering should contact the Westport Department of Human Services at 203-341- 1050 or via e-mail at  umansrv@westportct.gov. For more information, including the current Career Coach schedule, check the website for American Job Center Southwest at http://www.ajcswct.com.  Ms. Butler stated, “I hope that by offering the American Job Center Southwest’s Career Coach in the Westport area, many residents who wish to improve their computer skills will find it convenient and useful in pursuing their personal goals.”

 

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2015 Back to School Program Barbara Butler, Director of the Westport Department of Human Services, announces the scheduling of the Town’s 2015 “Back to School Program” which will run from Monday, August 3 through Friday, August 7 at Town Hall.

This program offers gift cards to income-eligible families who have children in the Westport schools. Families can then purchase new backpacks and school supplies together. The Salvation Army also provides a limited number of Payless gift cards so children can start the school year with a new pair of shoes.

The Back to School program depends solely upon the generosity of community individuals and organizations. Last year, 189 Westport students from 107 income-eligible families received back to school supplies as well as gift cards for a new pair of school shoes. That represents almost 10 full classrooms of students. Donations at any level are greatly appreciated. The Department of Human Services appreciates tax-deductible monetary donations made payable to “Town of Westport/DHS Family Programs” (memo: Backpacks) and mailed to Department of Human Services, 110 Myrtle Avenue, Westport, CT 06880. Gift cards of any amount to Staples, Target, Walmart, Old Navy, etc. are very much appreciated and may be dropped off Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 4:30 PM in Room 200 at Westport Town Hall.

Families who feel they may qualify for this program are urged to contact the Department of Human Services at 203-341-1050. If you have questions regarding the program, please contact Sarah Heath at sheath@westportct.gov or 203-341-1050.

 

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The Town of #Westport is seeking rising sophomores and adult volunteers to join its Youth Commission for 2015-2016.

The Youth Commission is responsible for promoting the positive development of all youth in their families, schools, community, and among their peers. The Commission assesses the needsand interests of young people in Westport, encouraging programs, and developing resources to respond to these needs. The Commission meets monthly throughout the school year. In addition to general meetings, members also serve on advocacy groups according to their interests and based on new initiatives.

“The Youth Commission serves as a public forum for youth issues and advocates for youth needs and concerns in the community,” Human Services Director Barbara Butler said.  “Its 30 members, 15 students and 15 adults, are appointed by the first selectman.” Incoming 9th grade students are invited to join the Freshman Committee prior to applying for appointment as sophomores.

Candidates are asked to send a letter of interest and complete a brief interest inventory, which can be found at www.westportct.gov/youthcommission, no later than Friday, August 7th.

 

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La ciudad de #Westport busca el aumento de estudiantes de segundo año y adultos voluntarios para unirse a su Comisión de la Juventud de 2015 a 2016.

La Comisión de la Juventud es responsable de promover el desarrollo positivo de todos los jóvenes en sus familias, las escuelas, la comunidad y entre sus pares. La Comisión evalúa los intereses needsand de los jóvenes en Westport, fomentando programas, y en desarrollo de recursos para responder a estas necesidades. La Comisión se reúne mensualmente durante el año escolar. Además de las reuniones generales, los miembros también participan en los grupos de defensa de acuerdo a sus intereses y en base a nuevas iniciativas.

“La Comisión de la Juventud sirve como un foro público para temas de juventud y defensores de las necesidades de los jóvenes y las preocupaciones de la comunidad”, dijo el Director de Servicios Humanos Barbara Butler. “Sus 30 miembros, 15 estudiantes y 15 adultos, son nombrados por el primero selectman.” Se invita a los estudiantes entrantes noveno grado para formar parte del Comité de primer año antes de solicitar la designación como estudiantes de segundo año.

Se les pide a los candidatos que enviar una carta de interés y completar un breve inventario de intereses, que se puede encontrar en www.westportct.gov/youthcommission, a más tardar el viernes 7 de agosto.