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Governor Lamont Announces Statewide Launch of Free Online Job Training Program for Unemployment Claimants

Posted: May 4, 2020

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced the statewide expansion of a program that will make free online learning licenses available to recipients of unemployment insurance, including those who have been impacted by the economic fallout of the COVID-19 public health crisis.

CHEFA COVID 19 Announcement

Posted: March 18, 2020

Dear Clients:

In response to the rapidly changing and challenging COVID 19 environment, we wanted to provide you with an update on measures we’ve taken to ensure the safety of our employees and clients. Like many organizations, we are following Governor Lamont’s guidance and all CHEFA staff have been working remotely since March 16. We remain committed to addressing client needs with the same responsiveness and expertise that you have come to expect from us.

CHEFA Introduces A New Logo

Posted: March 17, 2020

CHEFA is excited to introduce its new logo! We believe it symbolizes the important role that CHEFA plays in Connecticut.

The rise of a new day is represented with the sun as a cog to showcase CHEFA’s role in the inner workings of a successful state and as a contributor to economic and workforce development.

CHEFA Makes Major Commitment to Supporting Connecticut Workforce

Posted: February 12, 2020

CHEFA Makes Major Commitment to Supporting Connecticut’s Workforce

Hartford HealthCare tees up massive $750M bond package

Posted: December 27, 2019

By Matt Pilon

HRA Facility Adds Classroom for Infants, Toddlers

Posted: November 4, 2019

Celebrating the dedication of a new HRA classroom for children under 3 Wednesday were, from left, Elena Trueworthy from the Connecticut Office

$75,000 CHEFA Grant Enhances New Radiologic Technology Laboratory

Posted: October 23, 2019

Alumna of the Radiologic Technology Program joined in a ribbon cutting for a new lab at Capital, including the administrative director and managers of Medica

University of Saint Joseph Breaks Ground for O’Connell Athletic Center Expansion

Posted: October 23, 2019

On Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, the University of Saint Joseph celebrated the official groundbreaking of its upcoming expansion to the O’Connell Athletic Center. The building, designed by JCJ Architecture, will provide nearly 40,000 square feet divided between two levels. The space will encompass a new gymnasium, a multipurpose classroom, Student Health Services, a student-athlete training suite with a nutrition center, a hydrotherapy area, and more. O&G Industries, Inc.

CHEFA/CHESLA Programs Discussed with Fox 61 News

Posted: July 22, 2019

Seated Right to Left: CHEFA and CHESLA’s Executive Director, Jeanette Weldon and CHEFA’s Grant Program Manager, Betty Sugerman Weintraub talk with Matt Scott of Fox 61 News about the many programs available through CHESLA and its parent agency CHEFA.

CHEFA Hosts First Nonprofit Education Forum

Posted: July 11, 2019

Photo Left to Right: Estela Lopez, CHEFA Grant Committee Chairperson/Board of Directors; Betty Sugerman Weintraub, CHEFA Grant Program Manager; Jeff Fuhrer, Executive Vice President and Senior Policy Advisor, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston;

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