Connections Work

📣 NOW HIRING! 📣

Ready for your next opportunity? We’re growing our team and looking for passionate, dedicated individuals to join us! 🧡

If you’re looking for meaningful work where you can make a difference in the lives of others and within our community, we’d love to hear from you.

Visit our website to view our available job opportunities!

➡️ https://www.connectionswork.org/

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🎉Please join us in welcoming Nash as our newest R3 Case Manager!

We’re excited to have her on our team and look forward to the positive impact she’ll make in the lives of those we serve. ✨

We’re so happy to have you, Nash! 👏

Congratulations, Cohort 47! 🎉

Over the past eight weeks, participants in our R3 program – Rebuilding Reentrants and Reading – have completed hands-on training, explored the skilled trades, and gained valuable experience to help prepare them for employment and long-term success. 🛠️✨

This milestone marks the beginning of what comes next, and we’re excited to watch each graduate put their skills and experience into action. Here’s to the next chapter!

A huge thank you to the local leaders and supporters who joined us to celebrate and share their encouragement.

👏 Commissioner Michael Rivera
👏 City Councilman Jaime Bae Baez Jr.
👏 Alex Darlington, on behalf of Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz
👏 Jacqueline Lopez, on behalf of Mayor Eddie Moran
👏 Christopher McLaughlin, R3 Alumni

Thanks WFMZ for the great coverage of our Career Fair! Check out the story to hear from Lori, our Employment Development Specialist and Chris, who was part of several of our programs and found a great job at a previous Career Fair!

40+ employers, one goal: Giving job seekers a second chance in Reading The event connects job seekers, including people who have been incarcerated or face other barriers to employment, with employers willing to give them a fair chance.

Success Story Spotlight! 🎉

Congratulations to Jared on reaching some exciting milestones!👏

After recently graduating from our R3 program, Jared secured full-time employment with a local manufacturer and is doing great in his new role!

He continues to stay connected with Connections Work through check-ins and alumni lunches while taking steps toward addressing his driver’s license and working toward his goals.💪

We’re so proud of your progress, Jared, and can’t wait to see what comes next!🩷🧡

📊 Our 2025 Annual Impact Report is here!

2025 was a year of growth, connection, and meaningful impact. We’re proud to share the stories, accomplishments, and outcomes that highlight the difference Connections Work is making in the lives of individuals and in our community. 🤝

Thank you to our participants, partners, staff, volunteers, and community supporters for being part of the Connections Work story. Let’s keep the momentum going and make an even bigger impact in 2026! 💥🙌

Check out the impact report by visiting our website: https://www.connectionswork.org/annual-report

🎉 What an incredible turnout at yesterday's Career Fair!

More than 230 job seekers connected with 40 employers, educators, and service providers for a morning filled with opportunities, conversations, and meaningful connections. 💼

We’re grateful to everyone who joined us and helped make the event such a success. It’s inspiring to see our community come together to support local job seekers and create pathways to employment. ✨

🚨Happening NOW!🚨

We’re live at the DoubleTree by Hilton Reading, for our Career Fair from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM!

If you’re unemployed or looking for a new opportunity, this is your chance to connect face-to-face with employers.

Don’t miss it — stop by and take the next step toward your future! 💼✨

✨ We were excited to welcome United Way of Berks County’s Loaned Campaign Specialists (LCS) to Connections Work this week! ✨

As they hit the campaign trail to raise funds for United Way’s annual campaign, the LCS visited our agency to learn more about our programs and the impact of United Way’s support in our community.

We had the opportunity to share more about our Working Toward Change program at the Berks County Jail and how United Way funding helps us support individuals as they work toward a fresh start. The LCS also heard firsthand from our clients about the difference these programs make in their lives.

We’re incredibly grateful for United Way’s continued partnership and for the LCS who help share these stories and raise funds to support our community! 💛

Office Closure Notice🚨

Please note that our office will be closed Monday, September 21, from 8:00 AM–1:30 PM while our team hosts the Connections Work Career Fair at the DoubleTree in Reading! 🎉

We’re officially TWO DAYS AWAY! We hope to see you there! 👋