For the People
The award-winning 'For the People', produced by John Voket, focuses on issues related to aging, veterans, youth, education, health and human services, public safety, workforce and consumer issues and the environment. Broadcast segments and guests explore concerns facing communities we serve, and detail how individuals and communities may respond to address and/or mitigate those concerns.
Episodes
August 4, 2025 • 20 mins
It's time to get reacquainted with a powerful nonprofit workforce development agency - since 1995, Career Resources has been a transformative leader in workforce development, empowering thousands of job seekers across Connecticut with the tools, training, and opportunities they need to build stronger futures. Tune in and help us kick off their 30th year detailing how they might be of service to you - and how to participate in ...
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August 4, 2025 • 20 mins
The Valley Council for Health and Human Services and its community partners just released the 2025 Valley Community Index - a powerful tool used by nonprofits, municipalities, funders, and residents to better understand the needs and strengths of the Lower Naugatuck Valley. Why is this report so critical to help everyone understand and respond to the Valley's biggest challenges? We're bringing in one of the report's co-authors...
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August 3, 2025 • 57 mins
The Valley Council for Health and Human Services and its community partners just released the 2025 Valley Community Index - a powerful tool used by nonprofits, municipalities, funders, and residents to better understand the needs and strengths of the Lower Naugatuck Valley. Why is this report so critical to help everyone understand and respond to the Valley's biggest challenges? Stay tuned and we'll bring in one of the report'...
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July 28, 2025 • 14 mins
If you own, or think you own a historic property or home, we'll close inviting you to a very special event next week in Bridgeport hosted by the CT Freedom Trail, the Freeman Center for History, and the Community and the State Preservation Office. Stick with us to hear what it's all about and why you might benefit from attending.
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July 28, 2025 • 20 mins
Tune in and hear important details as CT Voices helps unpack the organization's 2025 State of Working Connecticut report focusing on Increasing the Labor Force and Job Growth by Making Wages Fairer across our state.
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July 28, 2025 • 17 mins
Our last For the People for July is going to cover a few very hot issues starting with the Women’s Business Development Council announcing the next round of their Ignite Grant Program. If you want a shot at grants of up to $10,000 for women-owned businesses - you better stay tuned.
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Our last For the People for July is going to cover a few very hot issues appropriately starting with the Women’s Business Development Council announcing the next round of their Ignite Grant Program. If you want a shot at grants of up to $10,000 for women-owned businesses - you better stay tuned.
Then we'll bring in an important voice representing CT Voices helping to unpack the organization's 2025 State of Working Con...
Then we'll bring in an important voice representing CT Voices helping to unpack the organization's 2025 State of Working Con...
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July 21, 2025 • 16 mins
Meet a couple of our friends from the Connecticut Resource Conservation & Development (CRCD) Area talking about how they are hard at work supporting veteran Connecticut farmers while they prepare for the upcoming Veterans Farmers Market.
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July 21, 2025 • 18 mins
As we are still reeling from the devastating flood tragedy in Texas, we'll connect with the Connecticut Insurance Dept. to hear a few of the most important and locally relevant points in their latest report outlining plans for reducing weather-related risks and strengthening our state's weather resilience.
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July 21, 2025 • 18 mins
It's been way too long since we checked in with the folks at Sterling Community Center in Stratford, so stay tuned and hear from the leader of this legacy nonprofit agency and learn about how the Sterling team is creating impactful & inclusive programs and services that engage and cultivate a thriving community.
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It's been way too long since we checked in with the folks at Sterling Community Center in Stratford, so stay tuned and hear from the leader of this legacy nonprofit agency and learn about how the Sterling team is creating impactful & inclusive programs and services that engage and cultivate a thriving community.
Then, as we are still reeling from the devastating flood tragedy in Texas, we'll connect with the Conn...
Then, as we are still reeling from the devastating flood tragedy in Texas, we'll connect with the Conn...
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July 14, 2025 • 14 mins
We're catching up with the director of Bridgeport's Barnum Museum discussing the museum's recent Emmy Award-winning video, and a number of programs that will help you look at the World's Greatest Showman, and the museum that showcases his life in a whole new and exciting way.
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July 14, 2025 • 17 mins
We're excited to be talking about The Wealth Accelerator, an economic justice initiative being led by a group of regional organizations serving Greater New Haven that joined forces to test and scale wealth-building strategies in low-income communities and communities of color. Listen in and learn how they made this innovative project happen, and why it's so important.
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July 14, 2025 • 20 mins
We talk a lot about green jobs and how they benefit participating members of Connecticut's workforce. So, in this segment, we're going to bring in a rep from Eversource and a member of that green workforce who completed and now instructs participants in Energize CT's Green STEP Program to tell you all about it.
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July 13, 2025 • 57 mins
We talk a lot about green jobs and how they benefit participating members of Connecticut's workforce. So, today, we're going to bring in a rep from Eversource and a member of that green workforce who completed and now instructs participants in Energize CT's Green STEP Program to tell you all about it.
Then, we'll be talking about The Wealth Accelerator, an economic justice initiative being led by a group of regional ...
Then, we'll be talking about The Wealth Accelerator, an economic justice initiative being led by a group of regional ...
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July 7, 2025 • 14 mins
This segment puts the focus squarely on youth employment challenges and opportunities being offered by The WorkPlace. Tune in and hear how this agency is connecting workers and employers with innovative and successful job programs - and helping young folks get a solid start in our workforce.
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July 7, 2025 • 20 mins
We're reaching out to the folks at reSET to hear about their new fall programs aimed at advancing the social enterprise sector and providing inclusive entrepreneurial support across our state. Listen in and learn about fall programs for those with dreams of starting retail and food service enterprises.
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July 7, 2025 • 18 mins
We're going to help you steer yourself toward a healthier life and more zen lifestyle as we bring in one of the principal instructors for the Yoga In Our City program. Learn all about these no-cost, accessible yoga classes being offered at parks in Bridgeport, Hartford, New Haven, and Waterbury, and how to get involved.
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July 6, 2025 • 57 mins
As we wrap up the holiday weekend, we're going to help you steer yourself toward a healthier life and more zen lifestyle as we bring in one of the principal instructors for the Yoga In Our City program. Learn all about these no-cost, accessible yoga classes being offered at parks in Bridgeport, Hartford, New Haven, and Waterbury, and how to get involved.
Then, we'll reach out to the folks at reSET to hear about their ...
Then, we'll reach out to the folks at reSET to hear about their ...
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July 2, 2025 • 14 mins
We're chatting up a point person at the Connecticut Dept. of Labor talking about workforce development, hiring trends, and the ways the DOL can help you - whether you are employed and looking to step things up, or you are seeking employment anywhere across our state.
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