The below is a guest post by Trish Spofford. Trish has been married for 25 years and is the mother of two young men. She currently works for Premier Computer Solutions in Cheshire and UConn as the People Empowering People (PEP) Correctional Institute Coordinator for Connecticut. Trish volunteers as a PEP facilitator at Cheshire Correctional Institute and Connections Coordinator at Cornerstone Church in Cheshire.
AARP Connecticut está activa en las comunidades de todo el estado y trabaja con residentes y funcionarios elegidos para hacer que nuestro estado sea un lugar ideal donde vivir para las personas de todas las edades. Defendemos los asuntos legislativos que afectan a las familias, como el cuidado de los seres queridos, la seguridad financiera, la vida independiente, el cuidado de la salud, y el costo de los medicamentos recetados y de los servicios públicos. Ofrecemos información y recursos educativos valiosos para ayudar a las personas a protegerse contra el fraude y las estafas. Queremos que las personas tomen control de sus vidas y puedan vivir su vida al máximo siempre, y que puedan explorar oportunidades de empleo o la transición a una nueva carrera, entre otras cosas.
AARP Connecticut is in communities across the state working with residents and elected officials to make our state a great place for people of all ages to call home. We are advocates on legislative issues that impact families such as caregiving, financial security, independent living, healthcare, utilities and prescription prices. We provide valuable educational resources and information to help people protect themselves from fraud and scams; take charge of their life so they can live their best life now and in the future; in their job search or transition to a new career; and more.
Un voluntario se define como una persona que se ofrece libremente participar en una organización o emprender una tarea. Sin embargo, la organización o tarea en la que participa un voluntario, y el tiempo que da, puede variar tanto como el clima primaveral en Connecticut.
A growing demand for new skilled workers to meet the needs of a resurgent manufacturing industry –estimated at 25,000 to 35,000 positions for the state’s 4,100 manufacturing companies in the next two decades – is outpacing the supply, which has created an increasing need for instructors.
AARP Connecticut State Director Nora Duncan provided the following statement in regards to the budget proposals of the Connecticut General Assembly’s Appropriations Committee, and Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee: