Careers & Education in America

Upwardly Global – Nonprofit organization that helps highly-skilled immigrants reclaim their careers in the United States.

Adult Continuing Education of Stamford
369 Washington Blvd.
Stamford, CT
(203) 977-4209

J.M. Wright Tech
120 Bridge St, Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 324-7363

Urban League of Southwestern Connecticut
Empower individuals and families and  create brighter future
2777 Summer St, Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 327-5810

Healthcare and Social Services

Americares
Phone: 203-658-9500

American Cancer Society
Phone: 203-563-1509

Family Centers Inc.
Phone: 203-869-4848
Email: tshanfelt@familycenters.org

Person to Person
Phone: 203-655-0048
Email: JuriGarione@psp2helps.org

Stamford Hospital
Phone: 203-276-7521
Contact Person: Christina Price

Education

DOMUS
Phone: 203-324-4277
Contact Person: Donn Reed

Ferguson Library
Email: volunteer@fergusonlibrary.org

Literacy Volunteers at Family Centers
Contact Lisa Sandstrom - lsandstrom@familycenters.org

Stamford Museum and Nature Center
Phone: 203-322-1646

Working with Pets and Animals

Pitter Patter Feline Rescue
Phone: 203-968-1450
Email: coramartino@optonline.net

PAWS Animal Welfare Society, Norwalk
Phone: 203-750-9572

Connecticut Humane Society
Phone: 800-442-8583

Miscellaneous Opportunities

Citizens Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Contact Person: Chris Munger
Phone: 203-977-4398
Email: ChrisMun@aol.com

Fairgate Farm Community Garden
Contact Person: Pete Navajosky
Phone: 203-940-2305
Email: pnovajosky@charteroakcommunities.org

Habitat for Humanity
Phone: 203-383-4358

Stamford Volunteer Fire Department
Phone: 203-977-4763
Contact the Fire Chief

Women's Mentoring Inc.
Phone: 203-348-3828

General Sites to Find a Volunteer Opportunity Matching Your Interests

Volunteer Match

United Way of Southwestern Connecticut
Phone: 203-348-7711

Volunteer Square

Opportunities for Remote and Safe Volunteer Work

Idealist

Points of Light Foundation

United Nations

Volunteer Match - Virtual Opportunities

Careers & Job Skills

CareerConneCT

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CareerConneCT is for everyone. Whether you’re looking to get back into the workforce or get your first job, CareerConneCT offers reskilling and upskilling. Opportunities include short-term certificate training programs to job-seekers of all ages where you can earn industry-recognized credentials in as little as 5 to 12 weeks; and get connected to employers ready to hire you right away!

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DigitalLearn

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DigitalLearn - Short technology presentations, especially for those who are new to computers or need a refresher. Includes tutorials on Windows 10, Email, and Google Maps.

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Encyclopedia of Associations: National Organizations of the U.S.

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Encyclopedia of Associations: National Organizations of the U.S. - Search for nonprofit organizations and clubs in categories such as business and trade, governmental and legal, cultural and educational, veterans, sports and althletics, and celebrity fan clubs.

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GCFGlobal.org

GCFGlobal.org

Learn the essential skills they need to live and work in the 21st century. From Microsoft Office and email, to reading, math, and more—GCFGlobal.org offers more than 300 topics, including more than 6,000 lessons, more than 2,000 videos, and more than 50 interactives and games, completely free.

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Glassdoor

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In addition to listing the latest jobs, Glassdoor provides company ratings and reviews, salary and benefits reports, and vocational guidance.

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Careers & Education Community Resources

Local Veterans Employment Representatives

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Reemployment services from trained staff at American Job Centers aimed at getting veterans into the workforce. Among the  staff are representatives funded by the Jobs for Veterans State  Grant (JVSG) program, which offers assistance to veterans interested in receiving specialized services.

Apprenticeship Programs

Apprenticeship Programs

Paid on-the-job training program subsidized by the Connecticut Department of Labor. The program combines classroom instruction and on the job training. Apprenticeships generally range from one to four years and at the completion, the Connecticut Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship Training provides a portable training credential. 

American Job Centers

American Job Centers

American Job Centers provide workforce assistance to both customer and employers. Services focus on trainings for the workforce and helping businesses find potential employees.

Platform to Employment

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A preparatory program for job seekers which includes skills assessments, career readiness workshops, employee assistance programs and more. Career coaches work with participants to leverage their professional experience and to develop effective job search strategies. Upon completion, P2E helps participants find open positions at local companies and offers a trial work experience.

Address

1000 Lafayette Blvd.
Suite 501
Bridgeport, CT 06604
United States

Phone
(203) 610-8532