City of Stamford, CT
08/21/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/21/2026 08:09
Community Employment & Training Resources
The City of Stamford, in partnership with Stamford Health, launched the HUSKY Stay Covered Task Force, a community initiative to help educate Stamford residents about upcoming changes to Medicaid (HUSKY) resulting from the passage of federal legislation in 2025. The HUSKY Stay Covered Task Force is a time-limited awareness and benefits support campaign to proactively educate residents about new Medicaid requirements, provide hands-on enrollment and renewal assistance, and help eligible individuals navigate work, training, and exemption pathways.
Below is additional information for residents about potential employment, education, and job training opportunities that may support maintaining HUSKY coverage requirements:
Community Health Center Inc. (CHC)
CHC is a leading independent, non-profit healthcare provider in the state of Connecticut, providing comprehensive primary care services in medicine, dentistry, and behavioral health to more than 145,000 people. As a state wide Federally Qualified Health Center, CHC has multiple locations in Fairfield County including 3 locations in Stamford, CT.
National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement (NIMAA)
NIMAA is an accredited, non-profit medical assistant training program where all academics occur entirely online and students get hands-on training and experience in a clinic in their community for the full 8-month program. It leads to a certificate in medical assisting, with the opportunity to sit for a national credentialing exam. NIMAA students are eligible for Federal Student Aid.
Children's Learning Centers of Fairfield County (CLC)
Children's Learning Centers of Fairfield County (CLC) is committed to providing early childhood education for all families, with direct services and programs focused on health, nutrition and family support for children 6 weeks - 5 years of age. CLC hires for roles including Teacher's Aide (high school diploma or GED), Assistant Teacher, Teacher, and Head Teacher, with tuition assistance and a one-time CDA bonus available to eligible employees.
Building One Community (B1C) has job-training opportunities. We offer tech literacy classes, CPR training, professional cooking classes, OSHA certification, and an entrepreneurial program for those who want to be small-business owners and need someone to learn from.
Through a constellation of individualized support programs, Domus works closely with community partners to help disconnected and disengaged youth forge their own paths to self-sufficiency. The DomusWorks Program provides intensive workforce development and relationship-based support to young adults aged 17 to 26 who are underemployed or unemployed and looking to reconnect to the workforce.
CT State Community College Norwalk - Workforce Development and Continuing Education
CT State Norwalk's Office of Workforce Development & Continuing Education provides accessible, high-quality workforce development opportunities that help individuals build new skills, advance their careers, and pursue lifelong learning. With a focus on high-demand fields including healthcare, information technology, hospitality, and business, we offer workforce certificates, professional development, and personal enrichment offerings that support both personal and economic growth.
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