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Internships can spark a passion for a career path students may have never discovered otherwise. Hear firsthand from this week's Intern of the Week about how their experience is shaping their future.
Left, right, left! At FRYA Hartford, interns are learning the fundamentals of marching, teamwork, and discipline—laying the foundation for all the exciting hands-on experiences ahead this summer. #Teamwork #FutureFirstResponders
Throughout the school year, ReadyCT prepares students for internships by building the professional and workplace skills they need to succeed from day one. Meet this week's Intern of the Week and see career readiness in action!
You know what else is back this summer? First Responders Youth Academy (FRYA)! At the three FRYA sites, student interns will spend their summer days experiencing the day-to-day responsibilities of careers in firefighting, law enforcement, and emergency medical services.
ReadyCT’s Get Ready! Immersive Traineeship (G.R.I.T.) is BACK! Hundreds of students at all sites will work on real-world projects assigned by business leaders, tackling challenges and preparing final presentations of their solutions.
Learn more at: readyct.org/grit/
Internships provide students with valuable experience, professional skills, and confidence for the future. Help create more opportunities by supporting ReadyCT through Birdies for Charity before June 22. app.partnerhq.com/public/e/2…
Once again, ReadyCT is a designated beneficiary through the Travelers Championship Birdies For Charity program. When you use the link (below) to make a gift to ReadyCT, it will be matched at 15% thanks to the generosity of Webster Bank! app.partnerhq.com/public/e/2…
Educators play a key role wherever and whenever we provide career readiness training to the students we serve. Classroom instruction serves as the very foundation for what we bring to life.
readyct.org/for-educators/
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-c…
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.