CFJC Workforce Readiness Program

The CFJC Workforce Readiness Program is designed to provide Connecticut residents with the opportunity to learn skills and train in a variety of trades. The Program will screen individuals interested in the Workforce Readiness Program and make appropriate referrals.

Program Description

The Program will administer a 4-week pre-employment training classes that are compatible with the hiring schedules of employers. For each class period WDP will recruit, accept, and train a number of residents that are compatible with the number of slots and type of trade positions requested by the employers. This process can produce 125 WDP graduates per year to meet the needs of the employers. The training disciplines shall be compatible with industry standards and the employment requirements dictated by the projects participated in.

Program

Employers obtain access to pre-screened, motivated, well-prepared candidates in an industry where the labor demand is high and the supply low; they receive candidates that have access to the WDP support system; their employees are provided a mentor who is a knowledgeable mediator to address employment/ personnel situations. Connecticut municipalities receives new employment opportunities for its citizens, increased taxes, reduced crime, and less expenditure providing indigent supportive services.

Program Outcomes

CFJC seeks to provide applicants with career opportunities not just a job! It is expected that the WDP participants will have a meaningful experience in the area of improving the amount of their income and increasing their future employment prospects. Through the establishment of a CFJC Workforce Development Program in Connecticut, residents and program graduates will have learned how to market their skills to potential employers, improving their chances of continuous employment.

Outreach & Recruitment

Refer a minimum of 25 qualified individuals prior to the commencement of each cycle. Qualified applicants must meet the following minimum criteria:

• Connecticut Resident
• Valid Driver’s License
• At least 18 years of age
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Drug free
• Willing to authorize a Criminal Background check
• Possess a High School Diploma or GED
• Math and English Proficiency

CFJC will ensure that each individual has the following documentation:

• Social Security Card
• Driver’s License
• Proof of Work Authorization (if not a U.S Citizen)
• Proof of Residence
• Copy of any credentials (HS Diploma, OSHA, etc.)

Compensation/invoicing

CFJC will be paid $(TBD) per cycle upon referral of 25 qualified applicants for a maximum of $(TBD) CFJC will submit a report with an invoice (form to be provided) which must contain the following information:

• Number of Outreach activities
• Dates and Locations of Recruitment
• events
• Number of Referrals
• Name, Address and Social Security
• Number of Referral