Westport

American Job Center Southwest’s Career Coach in Westport August 13 (formerly known as CTWorks) Barbara Butler, Director of the Westport Department of Human Services announces the return of the American Job Center Southwest’s (formerly known as CTWorks) Career Coach at Westport Town Hall. On Thursday, August 13, the Coach will offer a beginner’s class in Word 2007 from 10 a.m. – noon, followed by an intermediate class in Word 2007 from 1 – 3 p.m. Contact the Westport Department of Human Services for specific course description information. The Career Coach is a “training center” tour bus equipped with ten wireless computer labs offering free computer classes to residents in the greater Norwalk area.  The mobile unit operates on a monthly schedule of visits to various community locations and is…

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Westport 2015 Back to School Program

2015 Back to School Program Barbara Butler, Director of the Westport Department of Human Services, announces the scheduling of the Town’s 2015 “Back to School Program” which will run from Monday, August 3 through Friday, August 7 at Town Hall. This program offers gift cards to income-eligible families who have children in the Westport schools. Families can then purchase new backpacks and school supplies together. The Salvation Army also provides a limited number of Payless gift cards so children can start the school year with a new pair of shoes. The Back to School program depends solely upon the generosity of community individuals and organizations. Last year, 189 Westport students from 107 income-eligible families received back to school supplies as well as gift cards for a new pair…

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Westport Seeking Volunteers For 2015-2016 Youth Commission

The Town of #Westport is seeking rising sophomores and adult volunteers to join its Youth Commission for 2015-2016. The Youth Commission is responsible for promoting the positive development of all youth in their families, schools, community, and among their peers. The Commission assesses the needsand interests of young people in Westport, encouraging programs, and developing resources to respond to these needs. The Commission meets monthly throughout the school year. In addition to general meetings, members also serve on advocacy groups according to their interests and based on new initiatives. “The Youth Commission serves as a public forum for youth issues and advocates for youth needs and concerns in the community,” Human Services Director Barbara Butler said.  “Its 30 members, 15 students and 15 adults, are appointed by the first selectman.” Incoming…

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