Social Venture Partners Connecticut

We’re teaming up with @blkintechnology & @Udacity to offer scholarships to Black talent, w/o four-year degrees, looking to advance their skills. Learn new skills in front-end web development fundamentals, digital marketing, & business analytics. Apply now! bit.ly/3ZGY3uY

.@SVPConnecticut's Mark Argosh tells crowd that "opening our eyes to the skilled talent that is all around us yet remains unseen and underutilized. If we can unite around that vision, I believe we can move closer to realizing inclusive economic growth." #workforce #transformCT

In Connecticut, the number of enterprises owned by women has grown by 56% during the last twenty years. Women are an undeniable force in CT when it comes to innovation, entrepreneurship, and our economy. #WomensHistoryMonth Learn more: portal.ct.gov/DECD/Content/B…

Looking back at 2022, we have a lot to celebrate. We are so thankful for the incredible support of our Partners and feel grateful to be able to collaborate with them. Read the full post, SVP 2022 Year in Review & 2023 Priorities, here: svp-ct.org/post/svp-2022-…

Jim Follett had dreams of doing global philanthropy work when the pandemic hit. Instead, he went hyper-local and joined SVP where he uses his 40+ years of for-profit experience to help non-profits in Connecticut. Read more about his journey here: bit.ly/3S02a28

If you are a data analyst who enjoys advising and developing businesses, universities, state and local governments, and non-profits, we want to talk to you. If you're looking for a job, this is the perfect opportunity! Learn more by clicking this link: apply.workable.com/social-venture…

One of the ways we work towards systems change is through strengthening and scaling organizations that are doing the work. We are lucky to have so many partners, volunteers, and supporters that align with the belief that we are better together.

SVP Connecticut is looking to hire a Data Analytics and Financial Modeling Associate to support our statewide work in transforming the Early Childhood Care and Education sector. More info: apply.workable.com/social-venture…

Nobody was a bigger champion of childhood literacy than Gwen Reed: ctdigitalarchive.org/islandora/obje… @HPLCT Improving the #ECE system in CT is a major challenge of our work. We find strength when we consider the roots of these efforts, led by giants like her. #BlackHistorySVPCT #BHM2023

Spotlight on Lorenzo Jones, co-founder & co-ed of the Hartford-based @katalcenter. With a long history as a civil rights activist & leader, Lorenzo's a prime example of someone who's made, is making, & will continue to make history. #BHM2023 #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistorySVPCT

Don't miss SVP's next Connect & Learn on 2/14 at Noon: Education Equity Legislation to Better Serve Students - mailchi.mp/svp-ct.org/con… Register at bit.ly/ConnectandLear…

At the Yerwood Center, @BGCofStamford follows in the footsteps of Fairfield County's first female African American Physician, Dr. Joyce Yerwood by supporting local youth & families. Today's accomplishments are layered upon the achievements of history. #BlackHistorySVPCT #BHM2023

This month's #SVPCTBoardHighlight is Maggie Hulce. Know more about her and our other board members here: svp-ct.org/copy-of-who-we…

Civil rights leader Rev Leon Howard Sullivan started @OICofAmerica in 1964 to support training & employment opportunities for Black Americans. Today, 16 states have affiliates, including CT. Celebrating him today. @OICNEWBRITAIN #BHM2023 #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistorySVPCT

Last month, we highlighted Shobana Mani, the new Executive Director of @SimplifyCt! Her ability to connect the work to the people it directly impacts is just one of the many attributes and skills she brings to the role. Read the post here: svp-ct.org/post/meet-simp…

This month's #SVPCTBoardHighlight is Susan Adamsen. Learn more about Susan and our other board members here: svp-ct.org/copy-of-who-we…

@AspiraRiba is one of our latest #SVPCTProjectPartners. RIBA Aspira's mission is to revitalize Waterbury's South End/River Baldwin neighborhood while addressing job growth and the economic and racial inequalities in the city. Learn more here: ribaaspira.org/home

On December 13, we had our #ConnectandLearn discussing Baby Bonds. Here is a recap of what happened. Our next Connect & Learn takes place on Tuesday, January 10, to discuss CT's Housing Crisis. Registration is still open: bit.ly/3ZgY6xZ bit.ly/3VQqTWW

We wish you #HappyHolidays and a #NewYear filled with joy, peace, success, and prosperity.

On November 19, we introduced OneTen to our SVP network, discussing the potential opportunities organizations can have when partnering with this organization dedicated to serving a historically underserved population. You can watch the recording here: youtu.be/qZuRGHVuS6Y