How do you succeed as a young creative person today? How do you make it? What does it even mean to make it now?

The old models, pathways, and rules—some not even that old—have been scrambled and upended in the past few years, as the traditional gatekeepers and arbiters are replaced by the herky-jerky algorithmic democracy of social media. In place of the lowbrow-highbrow divide, we spend much of our lives immersed in one of several competing popular cultures—Oppenheimer vs. Barbie?—that demand that you pick sides to participate. The question is...

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Untangling the 'predictable calamity' of Connecticut's child care industry to find solutions

Tony Spinelli / Connecticut Public

Teachers, Childcare workers, families and Stamford residents gather to rally for early educators at the Children's Learning Centers of Fairfield County in Stamford, CT. March 8, 2023.

by Ginny MonkSeptember 24, 2023 @ 5:00 am

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The sisters of Corneliuz Williams look at their brother in the casket. Their mother, Tabitha Frank, at right, watches. SHAHRZAD RASEKH / CT MIRROR

14 City Gallery Members Part of New Haven Open Studios Events
 
For artists, process is how they turn paper and graphite into a drawing, clay into a sculpture, light and pixels into a photograph. Everyone’s process is as unique as a fingerprint: their peculiar way of breathing life into inert materials. Nature too has its processes, its metamorphoses and transformations. From a school of fish turning as one to the relentless progress of dreams, everything is in flux. The two kinds of processes weave together. PROCESS shows how artists use their processes like spells to capture some wisp of our changing world.
 
PROCESS, on view at City Gallery from October 6 - October 29, will feature work by 14 member artists. It is part of New Haven’s Open Studios month, which includes exhibits and events throughout the city. At City Gallery, there will be an Opening Reception on Saturday, October 7, 1-4 PM, a Closing Reception on Sunday, October 29, 1-4 PM, as well as the following Artist Talks:
 
      Phyllis Crowley & Barbara Harder, Saturday, October 7, 2-3 PM
      Jennifer Davies, Saturday, October 14, 2-3 PM
      Roberta Friedman & Sheila Kaczmarek, Sunday, October 29, 2-3 PM
 
For nearly 20 years, City Gallery has served as a collective of innovative, contemporary artists from the New Haven area. It is a member-run gallery featuring a wide range of visual media: painting, sculpture, photography, papermaking, fiber art, printmaking, and mixed media. Current members include:

Judy Atlas, painting, monotype & collage
Meg Bloom, sculpture
Joy Bush, photography
Phyllis Crowley, photography
Jennifer Davies, fiber art, monotype
Roberta Friedman, painting & collage
William Frucht, photography
Joyce Greenfield, painting
Rita Hannafin, fiber art
Barbara Harder, printmaking
Sheila Kaczmarek, sculpture & mixed media
Kathy Kane, painting
Tom Peterson, photography
Michael Zack, painting, printmaking

 
City Gallery’s exhibits rotate on a monthly schedule. In addition to shows of members’ work, the gallery occasionally hosts work by guest artists that helps to make New Haven a vibrant regional center for the arts, such as Spaces Within, the 2023 Summer Invitational featuring artists Susan Clinard, Shaunda Holloway, Linda Mickens, and Karen Klugman’s Upper State Street 1978: At the Height of Its Decline in 2022.
 
In an effort to showcase the diversity and talent of the local arts community, City Gallery offers scholarship program that provides full gallery membership for two years to emerging artists who may not have the resources to become a part of a collective, member-run gallery.
 
All members of City Gallery are carefully selected for their accomplishments as artists, their ability to commit to maintaining a successful member-run gallery, and their fit with the group. All of the artists have distinguished resumes and have exhibited widely, and many also teach in the New Haven artistic community.
 
PROCESS is part of a month-long Open Studios event in New Haven. It is one of several similar events taking place in October, including Erector Square Open Studios; 6th Dimension city-wide Afrofuturist arts festival; Artspace Fall Exhibition “Blocks and Bridges: World Building in New Haven;” Amplify the Arts Festival, Eli Whitney Museum Barn; Marlin Works Open Studios; Westville Art Walk. More information on all of the events can be found at erectorsquarestudios.com.
 
The exhibit and events are free and open to the public, and run October 6 - October 29, 2023. There will be an Opening Reception on Saturday, October 7, 1-4 PM, a Closing reception on Sunday, October 29, 1-4 PM, and Artist Talks on October 7, 2-3 PM, October 14, 2-3 PM, and October 29, 2-3 PM. City Gallery is located at 994 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Gallery hours are Friday - Sunday, 1 PM - 4 PM, or by appointment. City Gallery follows New Haven City’s mask mandate policy. For further information please contact City Gallery, info@city-gallery.org, www.city-gallery.org.

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https://www.ctgreenbank.com/career-opportunities/job/Connecticut/Hartford/Associate--Marketing-&-Outreach/3065446/

CONNECTICUT GREEN BANK

ASSOCIATE, MARKETING & OUTREACH

SUMMARY:

The Connecticut Green Bank hereafter "Green Bank" is seeking an Associate to join its growing Marketing & Outreach team.

The Green Bank's Marketing and Outreach team is core to the success of the organization and key to acquisition and origination of projects. Are you interested in telling the stories of how green energy and resiliency are making a positive difference in the lives of Connecticut families and businesses? Can you help simplify complex ideas into more accessible messages? Do you want to be part of a small marketing team involved with all aspects of the Green Bank's mission? This role will have a variety of responsibilities that support storytelling, messaging, and outreach across the Green Bank's business lines.

A quasi-public authority, we are the nation's first state-level "Green Bank," leveraging public funds to increase and accelerate private investment in the green economy of Connecticut. Working at the Green Bank means being part of a dynamic team of talented people who are passionate about implementing the green bank model, stimulating the growth and development of clean energy and environmental infrastructure investment in Connecticut, and growing our economy, strengthening our communities, and protecting our environment.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Individual responsibilities may include:

• Content creation, including helping to develop, write and edit Green Bank promotional materials, collateral, case studies, web copy, social media posts, and press releases;
• Content curation, organization, and distribution;
• General marketing activities, such as event planning and execution, research studies and market analyses, and coordinating/facilitating webinars;
• Helping to identify, inventory, and order promotional items for events;
• Providing administrative support including scheduling meetings and coordinating vendor relations;
• Other related duties as necessary.

The overall duties of this position are subject to change based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the individual hired.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

The following minimum qualifications in knowledge, skill and ability are required:

• Knowledge of basic principles of marketing;
• Experience in program and/or project management;
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently;
• A creative and innovative mindset;
• Capacity to take initiative and manage multiple priorities effectively;
• Excellent strategic, problem-solving, and critical thinking capability;
• Ability to collaborate with a diverse set of stakeholders;
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills;
• WordPress, Adobe Suite, or similar content management and graphic design systems/tools, preferred but not required; and
• A passion for green energy and infrastructure, and confronting climate change, to create more resilient, healthier, and equitable communities.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

A Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related business or environmental field with a focus on marketing is required. Internship experience in an office setting performing marketing-related functions is preferred.

This is an entry-level position and a great opportunity for a recent college graduate to gain experience with an established team.

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:

• This position reports directly to the Associate Director, Marketing & Outreach.
• It is expected that the position will be based in the Green Bank's Hartford office with some opportunity for remote work.
• State of CT benefits package, including generous time-off, health insurance covering medical, dental and vision, retirement, tuition reimbursement for continuing education, and paid leave.
• Expected salary ranges from $62,000 - $70,000, but the final salary will be commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequent communications, verbal and written, both qualitative and quantitative
• Visually or otherwise identify, observe, and assess
• Repetitive use of hands and fingers typing and/or writing

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this position, please follow the link below and click on the "Associate, Marketing & Outreach" position. Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this position.

https://ctgreenbank.applicantpro.com/jobs/

Closing Date: October 31, 2023 or when a qualified candidate is identified.

AA/EEO

No recruiters please

DAE_Adult_Program.pdf

DAE is pleased to announce that we’re launching a new cohort for our 4-month Computer Science program for adults ages 18 to 28. More information about the program can be found in the attached flyer. 

The program launches on Monday, October 30^th and runs until Thursday, March 7^th. Classes will be held at DAE’s downtown New Haven campus Monday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

DAE’s programs are offered at no-cost to qualifying residents through funding offered by corporate and municipal partners. To qualify for a seat, participants must meet the following requirements:

1. Reside in the City of New Haven
2. Be eligible to work in the United States
3. Currently be un-employed or under-employed
4. Be between the ages of 18 and 28 as of October 30, 2023
5. Available to attend program Monday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

If you or those you work with meet these eligibility criteria and are interested in interviewing for a seat in the program, please visit myDAE.co/adult by Friday, October 6^th at 5:00 p.m to fill out an application. Applicants will receive further communication regarding scheduling an interview by Monday, October 9^th.

Relevant deadlines and milestone dates are as follows:

Friday, October 6^th: Deadline for applications

Monday, October 9^th through Friday, October 20^th: Admission interviews at DAE

Friday, October 20^th: Students notified of admission decision

Monday, October 30^th: First day of class

If you have any questions, please contact me at Stefan@myDAE.org or call (203) 401-8768.

United Way of Greater New Haven has 3 brand new open positions we would like to fill.

Please click on these links to learn more about these open positions and apply!

Community Impact Education Manager

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/1933201

Parent Leadership Training Institute (PLTI) Coordinator (PT)

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/1932966

Community Impact Operations Manager

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/1923156

James Hillhouse High School is looking for full time and part-time student retention specialists.  Use the link below to apply. If you know of anyone interested, please forward the link to them.  

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