Member Announcements

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Guest Speaking Opportunity for Business Leaders at EdAdvance

EdAdvance Adult Education is looking for a business leader from the Northwest CT Chamber to be a Guest Speaker for students in our Adult Education programs. Guest speakers in the past have given an evening-time (5:00 or 7:00 PM) virtual talk to High School Credit Diploma/GED/Intermediate ESL students, typically all in one virtual session, while students are logged in from our classrooms in various sites across Litchfield County. Our Credit Diploma and GED students typically range in age from 17-24, but can be (and are) any age!

These are students who are looking to complete their high school diplomas and move into the workforce. Many of our students do hold jobs now but are looking to advance or achieve higher-paying jobs once they complete their diplomas. The Guest Speaker program is aimed at giving students a look into what business opportunities exist in their local area, and hearing any advice that might help them as they finish up their degrees and start applying for jobs.

If you are interested in being a guest speaker, please contact Denise Dombrowski, School Counselor, EdAdvance Adult Education by email at dombrowski@edadvance.org or by phone at (860) 567-0863 x1133.


September 7, 2023


Northwest Connecticut Human Resources Association Wins SHRM Pinnacle Award for Exceptional HR Program

Northwest Connecticut Human Resources Association Wins SHRM Pinnacle Award for Exceptional HR Program
Torrington, Connecticut, November 25, 2022 — Today, SHRM (the Society for Human Resource Management) awarded Northwest Connecticut Human Resources Association the 2022 SHRM Pinnacle Award in recognition of its high achievements advancing the profession of human resources.
The Pinnacle Award is the most prestigious honor SHRM state councils and chapters can receive. Created in 1991, it recognizes innovative projects created and implemented by SHRM affiliates. Northwest Connecticut Human Resources Association was one of 12 human resource organizations—out of more than 600 —from across the country to win the award in 2022.
“SHRM affiliates are leading the way in reinventing the future of work,” said SHRM President and CEO, Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP. “Through creating inclusive cultures and workplaces, investing in educational programs and increasing the workforce readiness and opportunities for underserved and underemployed groups, each SHRM chapter and state council winner helped to raise up their community.” “We are so honored to accept the Pinnacle award for “Enhancing the Society of Human Resources Community”. The program was created to meet our members’ needs as well as further the chapter with a robust retention and acquisition goal. To focus on the HR Profession to help cultivate, challenge, and grow our professional knowledge to provide best in class to our employers and businesses. To retain and increase our membership, which was declining year after year. The newly elected three-person executive leadership team developed a goal to rebrand and create a robust professional development program and professional mixers for 2022,” said Nancy Tarascio-Latour, President.
The awardees were recognized at SHRM’s Volunteer Leaders Business Meeting pre-conference webinar on November 7, 2022 and live on November 17 – 19, 2022
To learn more, please visit the SHRM Pinnacle Award Program website.
Media: Contact Eddie Burke at Edward.burke@shrm.org and 202 321 5026 or
Nancy Tarascio-Latour, nwcthra@outlook.com, https://nwcthra.shrm.org/
About SHRM
SHRM, the Society for Human Resource Management, creates better workplaces where employers and employees thrive together. As the voice of all things work, workers and the workplace, SHRM is the foremost expert, convener and thought leader on issues impacting today’s evolving workplaces. More than 95 percent of Fortune 500 companies rely on SHRM to be their go-to resource for all things work and their business partner in creating next-generation workplaces. With 300,000+ HR and business executive members in 165 countries, SHRM impacts the lives of more than 115 million workers and families globally. Learn more at SHRM.org and on Twitter @SHRM


November 29, 2022


YARDwork Co-Working- Front Desk Associate


Upscale co-working space in Litchfield is hiring a Front Desk Associate. Perfect for a local college student or someone looking to get back into the workforce.

8-10 hours a week with the potential for more (hours and days flexible for the right person)

$15 per hour

Coworking membership included

Responsibilities include:

  • Greeting and communicating with members and guests
  • Tours of the space
  • Basic administrative tasks (filing, phones, accepting credit card payments, etc.)
  • Keeping kitchen and common areas tidy and stocked with supplies
  • Opening and closing the space

Submit resume to jennifer@yardworkct.com


November 3, 2022