We're opening today with the Yankee Institute, which just launched a new comprehensive database of every public labor contract in the state, and how it can help you and your elected leaders better understand how they impact our communities and economy.

Then we're going to have an energized conversation with the new CEO of one of the state's oldest human services agencies, the Children's Center of Hamden. We'll learn how this new, vibrant agency leader is thinking outside the box, while helping established staff, students, and clients stay safe while benefiting from all the Center's services.

And we'll close on another critical subject involving our kids and the state's workforce - as we welcome a representative from Connecticut's Office of Early Childhood, talking about a brand new partnership with the Women's Business Development Council - laser focusing on protecting, enhancing, and sustaining our fragile network of childcare centers.

 

CBYD Virtual Certification – Clean Energy/Green Jobs Report – Recovery Network of Programs

If your planning to do any digging between now and next spring or beyond you'll want to hear about a brand new educational resource and certification program from Call Before You Dig that will help you ensure any deep dig projects you are planning in the future at home or on the job - roll out safely.

Then we'll clue you in on new job opportunities that are opening up in the new year with a panel of guests digging into the state's first ever clean energy and green jobs study produced through the Joint Committee of the Energy Efficiency Board (EEB) and the Connecticut Green Bank Board of Directors.

And as COVID escalates substance use and overdoses, we'll check in with Recovery Network of Programs - a private, non-profit, social service agency which has been serving the Greater Bridgeport Community since 1972 restoring hope, health, and well being for individuals and families in a recovery environment.

 
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SHRM’s Together Forward @Work – CT Public Pension Challenges – CAANH Energy Assistance

We're kicking it off talking about 'The Journey to Equity and Inclusion' in our workplaces with the Chief Knowledge Officer from the Society for Human Resource Management talking about SHRM’s Together Forward @Work initiative. 

Then our guest from the Mercatus Center at George Mason University will hit the high points of a new study on how Connecticut has gone so wrong when it comes to administering public pensions, and what can be done about it.

And then we'll reconnect with the Community Action Agency serving greater New Haven, and key in on the statewide home energy assistance program. Our guest will explain everything you need to know about it - and how to gather the information you'll need to apply and qualify.

 
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Alzheimer’s Foundation of America – ALICE 2020 Report – Stop & Shop’s Nutrition Partners

The CEO of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America wants you to know how his organization is supporting, educating, and advocating for those affected - along with their hero caregivers and loved ones during Alzheimer's Awareness Month.


Then, the new President from United Way of Connecticut checks in with a look at its ALICE 2020 report and an invitation to a series of virtual town hall events addressing some of the key challenges to households that are ALICE - Asset Limited, Income Constrained, and Employed.

And since November is National Diabetes Month - meet a Registered Dietician on the team Stop & Shop has put together along with a robust set of resources to help everyone in the community who is living with or trying to prevent diabetes.

 
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