WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENTCOMMUNITY CONVERSATION

Waterbury, CT

Our Question

How do we ensure that Waterbury area youth are prepared to take a

productive and fulfilling role in a global society?

Our Community Conversation

Will help us think about the issues/barriers.

Will help us think about how we might address the issues/barriers.

Will provide the Bridge to Success Workforce Development task force with information that can be used to develop

specific solutions.

APPROACHES

Approach 1

Waterbury area youth should be helped to find and pursue those areas of learning in

which they have special interests and talents.

Approach 1: Prepare Waterbury Area Youth for

Enrollment in Higher Education/Training

Local optionsAcademic requirements

Application processNavigation of the financial aid system

Transportation

Approach 2

Prepare Waterbury area youth for the world of work by emphasizing responsibility,

punctuality, positive attitudes, preparedness for and responsiveness to the needs of

future employers.

Approach 2: Prepare Waterbury Area Youth for

Success in the Job Market

Basic requirements & expectationsApply course work to real work-situations

Computer literacyResume & interview preparation

Good work presentation/habitsMastery of world languages

Approach 3

Provide Waterbury area youth with a support system that will help them succeed in higher

education/training and/or the job market.

Approach 3: Support Systems for Waterbury Area

Youth

FamiliesEducational Systems

MentorsNon-Profit Agencies

Local Businesses

Waterbury Community Conversation Partners

Waterbury Bridge to SuccessLeadership Greater Waterbury

Waterbury Youth CouncilNaugatuck Valley Community College

Post UniversityWilliam Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund