CT Partners With Indeed To Help Unemployed Get Jobs

CONNECTICUT — Gov. Ned Lamont announced a new partnership with online job board Indeed to help Connecticut residents find employment amid the pandemic. The state has also partnered with online workforce training programs to help the unemployed gain new skills in some of Connecticut’s most in-demand fields.

Connecticut’s Department of Labor has received nearly 610,000 unemployment applications in the past three months.

Indeed created a custom job portal for Connecticut job seekers and employers. Indeed is also hosting a virtual hiring event from June 16 to 18 where companies can hold virtual interviews with candidates. Around 40 employers are participating. Indeed will offer a free webinar June 15 to help applicants prepare for video interviews.

“Connecticut has been a great home to Indeed and our employees for over 15 years, and we are happy to support the state and the economy in this time of need,” said Dave O’Neill, COO of Indeed.

The state is also partnering with Metrix Learning and 180 Skills to offer online workforce training programs. The programs are offered to people who qualified for unemployment. 180 Skills offers manufacturing training while Metrix Learning mainly offers IT training.

“Connecticut already has one of the strongest, most innovative, and productive workforces in the country,” Lamont said. “These resources will not only help residents get back to work, but also return to the workforce armed with new skills and abilities that will help them advance in their careers, be more productive, and help our economy grow overall.