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The ReadyCT Impact Hub is now live, serving as a one-stop destination for stories that showcase our work and impact. Visit often! You'll get updates from a range of stakeholders. readyct.org/the-impact-hub/

Great way to start the week! More than 100 students from multiple Hartford-area high schools attended ReadyCT’s Young Women’s Conference at Goodwin University. The day was filled with inspiration and networking. #careerready #brightfutures #annualconference

The third stop of the CT Manufacturing Careers Roadshow is officially in the books — and what a great event it was! Students connected with local manufacturers and explored the many exciting career opportunities available in Connecticut’s manufacturing industry. #ExcitingCareers

We’re honored to be named Hartford Public Schools’ Community Partner of the Year. Thank you, @Hartford_Public, for your commitment to preparing students for postsecondary success in exciting careers. Impact Award video here:

This week, @WeaverHighS Insurance & Finance pathway students were recognized for outstanding achievements. Twelve tax prep interns, seven student ambassadors, and 3 Travelers Edge scholars, and 2 scholarship recipients ($1,000 each) were celebrated!! #excellence

The ReadyCT Rookie Robotics Team Grant Application is LIVE! Funding is available to support new FIRSTⓇ and RECF robotics teams for the 2026–27 season, helping K-12 students explore STEM opportunities. Apply by May 11, 2026. Hear how it helped the Bennet MechMasters team:

The Manufacturing Careers Roadshow is underway! Next week, the team is stopping at MASC on May 14. Educators and manufacturers in the region are invited to register their classrooms and businesses here: eventbrite.com/e/northwest-ct…

Join regional leaders from business, education, and government to help shape what’s next for CT’s workforce.

GREAT DAY! On the final day of YES Academy, students are activating their interview skill training in mock interview sessions. ReadyCT is grateful to ALL our EMPLOYER PARTNERS who spent the morning at YES Academy Mock Interview Day. #StudentSuccess

YES (Youth Employability Skills) Academy is back! This week, ReadyCT students are participating in a weeklong, student-centered career-readiness training program during their spring break. Would you have spent YOUR spring break building career skills!? #TalkAboutCOMMITMENT

ICYMI: "I found the path I wanted to pursue." -- Jonathan Rosado, HPHS, Class of '23. Career pathways MATTER because STUDENTS SAY they matter! Learn more at readyct.org.

At this week's 2026 Connecticut Workforce Summit, attendees will hear from youth offering their perspectives on career pathway learning! Register here: cbia.com/events/connect…

Still making NEWS at ReadyCT: NBC Connecticut provided coverage of a just-launching ReadyCT-@EB partnership in New Haven: nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/new…

ICYMI: ReadyCT is partnering with @GDElectricBoat through the Submarine Workforce Career Bridge (SWCB) program. Read more here: ow.ly/3NKU50YxG9i

ReadyCT continues to score headlines for its work connecting students with employers. Have you visited our Media/Press Center page? Check out the latest coverage here: readyct.org/news-press-cen…

DYK: According to S.B. 1165, Connecticut high school students will be required to complete a financial literacy course to earn a diploma. This comes as no surprise to us at ReadyCT — financial literacy is already part of the career readiness training we offer students.

Registration for the Manufacturer ConneCTion Fair 2026 — the second Manufacturing Careers Roadshow stop — is now LIVE! We’re looking forward to connecting manufacturers with the next generation of makers in the north central region. Register here: housedems.ct.gov/mcf

HAPPENING NOW! Hundreds of students from the south central region are meeting with 20+ local manufacturers at the University of New Haven. Students are learning about the modern, high-quality manufacturing careers available right here in Connecticut. Great energy in the room!

Thanks to the generous support of the Manufacturing Innovation Fund, ReadyCT is bringing coding and robotics instruction to even more CT students through the Ozobot Classroom Connection — a collaborative learning session for students (and their teachers!)

You've heard about ReadyCT and know a little about our work, preparing students for life after high school. Connect with us today to learn more about how YOU can get involved. readyct.org/contact/