1. CT Dept. of Labor Web site: www.ct.gov/dol Veterans Workforce Web site: www.ctvets.orgwww.ct.gov/dolwww.ctvets.org Connecticut Dept. of Labor Veterans Workforce Development Services for Employers HIRE VETS FIRST! Transitioning Dedicated Service to our Country into Dedicated Service for your Business

2. CT Dept. of Labor Web site: www.ct.gov/dol Veterans Workforce Web site: www.ctvets.orgwww.ct.gov/dolwww.ctvets.org 2 Why use us? Applicant pool of over 30,000 Veterans Target specific needs of your organization No placement obligations Rapid response to short-notice needs SERVICES ARE AT NO COST TO YOU!

3. CT Dept. of Labor Web site: www.ct.gov/dol Veterans Workforce Web site: www.ctvets.orgwww.ct.gov/dolwww.ctvets.org 3 Reasons to HIRE VETS FIRST Leadership Discipline Loyalty Accountability Training Teamwork Work under pressure Work with diverse groups

4. CT Dept. of Labor Web site: www.ct.gov/dol Veterans Workforce Web site: www.ctvets.orgwww.ct.gov/dolwww.ctvets.org 4 What services are available? Pre-screening of applicants Only Job Ready referrals Recruitments at local Job Centers Posting of positions on the Job Central Web site www.jobcentral.com/ct www.jobcentral.com/ct With exclusive listings on VetCentralVetCentral

5. CT Dept. of Labor Web site: www.ct.gov/dol Veterans Workforce Web site: www.ctvets.orgwww.ct.gov/dolwww.ctvets.org 5 Need more reasons? Tax Credits –Between $2,400 and $9,600 (varies based on eligibility) Apprenticeships & On-the-Job (OJT) Training ProgramsApprenticeships & On-the-Job (OJT) Training Programs –Assistance with developing training programs and wage assistance

6. CT Dept. of Labor Web site: www.ct.gov/dol Veterans Workforce Web site: www.ctvets.orgwww.ct.gov/dolwww.ctvets.org 6 Assistance through Dept. of Labor Business Services Business analysis and assessment Development of occupational skills training Obtaining training grants

7. CT Dept. of Labor Web site: www.ct.gov/dol Veterans Workforce Web site: www.ctvets.orgwww.ct.gov/dolwww.ctvets.org 7 Your Local Veterans Business Representatives Eastern Workforce Region New London* / Danielson Norwich / Willimantic Mike Ennis: (860) 786-6291 michael.ennis@ct.gov michael.ennis@ct.gov South Central Workforce Region Hamden* / New Haven / Meriden / Middletown Bob Lyons: (203) 859-3412 robert.lyons@ct.gov robert.lyons@ct.gov North Central Workforce Region Hartford* / Enfield / New Britain Andy James: (860) 263-6530 andrew.james@ct.gov andrew.james@ct.gov Southwest Workforce Region Bridgeport* / Greenwich / Norwalk / Stamford Bob Lyons: (203) 859-3412 robert.lyons@ct.gov robert.lyons@ct.gov Northwest Workforce Region Waterbury* / Danbury / Torrington Bill Brewer: (203) 437-3295 wlliam.brewer@ct.gov wlliam.brewer@ct.gov Terry Brennan, Director CT DOL/Veterans Workforce Development (860) 263-6514 terence.brennan@ct.gov terence.brennan@ct.gov * indicates Regional Office location