Senator Prague's Job Info.
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JOB SEEKERS
The global recession has hit Connecticut. Many families are worried about layoffs and how they'll make ends meet. In these difficult times, there is assistance available.
Please find a list of services and contact information that might be useful to you, a family member, a friend or neighbor.
Should you need further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact my office at 1-800-842-1420.
Employment Information Online
www.senatedems.ct.gov/Jobs
State Senator Edith Prague's Web site links relating to many of the programs on this page can be found at www.senatedems.ct.gov/Jobs
Contact Information:
CTWorks Career Centers
A one-stop career center providing job skills development services, including: job search strategies; resume writing and critique; interviewing techniques; and career exploration. A regional Career Center is located in Norwich to provide guidance and services to those seeking employment. 859-5600
CT Job and Career Connection
Online resource for individuals seeking employment by providing self-assessment tools to find the right occupation, general information about various careers and various links to search for jobs and employers, www.ctjobandcareer.org
CT JobCentral
An online job bank where individuals can search for jobs as well as upload their resume and access various employment-related information, www.jobcentral.org/ct
Unemployment Insurance
For information about unemployment insurance and benefits call the TeleBenefits number in Norwich at 443-2041.
More Information Online - One-stop source for additional links to the programs described here and additional employment search engines and job postings.www.senatedems.ct.gov/Jobs
Where to Turn When Unemployed
The United Way of Connecticut has produced a document titled " Where to Turn in Connecticut When You Become Unemployed." It contains various resources for individuals who have just lost their jobs. Contact my office at 1-800-842-1420 to receive this helpful publication or visit our Jobs Web page (see above) to download a copy.
Health Coverage for the Unemployed-COBRA
Recession-related job losses are threatening health coverage for many families. To help workers maintain coverage while they are between jobs, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) provides a 65% reduction in the premiums payable by involuntarily terminated workers and their families for continuation coverage under COBRA. This premium reduction will last for up to nine months and applies to those who were involuntarily terminated between 9/10/08 and 12/31/09 and are COBRA eligible. For more information, please contact The U.S. Department of Labor at 1-866-444-3272.
Senator Edith Prague
Web: SenatorPrague.cga.ct.gov
Representing Andover, Bozrah, Columbia, Franklin, Hebron, Lebanon, Ledyard, Lisbon, Montville, Norwich & Sprague
Legislative Office Building, Room 3800 Hartford, Connecticut 06106-1591
Capitol: 1-800-842-1420
E-mail: Prague@senatedems.ct.gov
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