About Us - BristolWORKS!

WHO WE ARE

A collaborative workforce development training program

BristolWORKS! is a collaborative workforce development training center, providing individuals with skills, certifications and job-placement services to obtain employment quickly or to allow them to continue with advanced programs. The four fundamental training programs (Manufacturing, IT, Early Childhood Education, and Healthcare) that are funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) are free to those who live or work in Bristol and are available to all others for a fee.

Additionally, BristolWORKS! offers a number of other programs.

Who is Eligible?

Recent high school graduates
Underemployed individuals looking for a new career path
Unemployed individuals who need training for a new career
Those seeking a new career path

What Programs Do We Offer?

BristolWORKS! was made possible by funds received through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

How to Apply

BristolWORKS! opened its doors in March 2023. Our Foundational Manufacturing, Healthcare, Early Childhood, and Information Technology Programs are FREE to those who live or work in Bristol, CT thanks to ARPA funding through the City of Bristol; however, anyone may attend. BristolWORKS! also offers additional workforce development programs at cost.

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Our Staff

BristolWORKS! is led by Director Kim Ward Holley. She is joined on staff by Marika Rouette as the program’s Workforce Training Specialist, Donte Spell as the Employability Specialist, and Office Assistant Linda Marchi as well as several talented classroom instructors.