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New job training center opens in Hartford
A ribbon cutting ceremony for a new job training center was held in Hartford Friday morning. Here’s how the program aims to help people grow in the workforce.
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Norwich-New London region sees record job growth
The job market in southeastern Connecticut is growing. In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Norwich-New London region has the fastest growing job market in the state and the second fastest across New England. Lawmakers say fueling this growth is the Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative. The federally funded program launched in 2016 and has helped more than…
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Norwich-New London region sees record job growth
The Norwich-New London region has the fastest growing labor market in Connecticut and the second fastest in the entire New England region.
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House approves expanded paid sick leave to cover all workers
House Democrats passed an expansion to the state’s paid sick leave law as part of a busy day. The vote came hours after more than 500 nonprofit service provider employees and clients rallied outside the capitol in support of more funding. Democrats approved the paid sick leave expansion with an 88-61 vote, sending the bill to the Senate. “I think…
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House approves expanded paid sick leave to cover all workers
Democrats in the House expect to pass paid sick leave for all workers, but proponents made compromises on the bill to address concerns from last year.
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3 in-demand, high-paying side hustles—some can pay more than $200 an hour
“There’s a huge need for people who know how to do SEO,” says founder and CEO of Sidehusl.com Kathy Kristof.
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5 in-demand freelance jobs you can do from home — some pay over $200 an hour
To help freelancers find the best opportunities, Freelancer.com has identified 5 in-demand freelance jobs, based on listings posted on its database in 2024.
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10 U.S. states where Americans earn the lowest incomes—only 2 aren't in the South
It may seem cheap to live in one of these states, but low local wages mean it might not be so easy to get by.
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Bernie Sanders pushes bill to establish a four-day workweek
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., will hold a hearing Thursday on a bill he introduced to reduce the standard U.S. workweek to four days without loss of pay.
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You'll have almost zero competition to land a ‘highly paid' job in these 10 cities
In one town, you’ll have virtually zero competition for a six-figure job opening, new research says.
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3 entertainment jobs that don't require artistic skill—one pays more than $130,000 a year
There are plenty of jobs in the arts that don’t require an artistic flair such as electrician and lawyer.
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More Americans are working remotely for international companies — Here's where they live
International companies are eager to hire Americans to fill jobs in research, sales, software engineering, content and product.
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The CEO ‘return to office or else' is having limited success in 2024
Some big companies like Boeing and UPS are forcing workers back to pre-Covid office life, but for most employees, stricter mandates won’t mean five days a week.
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Face the Facts: Efforts to combat unemployment
How do we match workers to the 80,000 open jobs in Connecticut? Chris DiPentima, CEO of the Business and Industry Association, shares his ideas.
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Face the Facts: Efforts to combat unemployment
How do we match workers to the 80,000 open jobs in Connecticut? Chris DiPentima, CEO of the Business and Industry Association, shares his ideas.
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Tens of thousands of workers were laid off in January. If you were affected, here's how you may find work faster
New government data shows a surprisingly strong job market for January. Yet, tens of thousands of workers still found themselves out of work.
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Workers are paying to get part of their paychecks early. It's ‘payday lending on steroids,' one expert says
“Earned wage access” programs have ballooned in popularity. But some experts and consumer advocates fear their fees can be like those of payday loans.
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The No. 1 in-demand remote job companies are hiring for—it can pay over $100,000 a year
A shortage of accountants in the U.S. has led companies to offer more remote or hybrid accounting roles as a way to bridge the gap.
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4 in-demand side hustles for 2024—one pays as much as $150 per hour
If you’re one of the many Americans considering another source of income this year, consider offering your services as a house helper or local tour guide.
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47-year-old learned to cook in prison—now his California restaurant brings in over $1 million a year
After struggling to find a job post-prison, Ali Elreda found business success and social media fame fusing Mediterranean and Latin cuisines at Fatima’s Grill.