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On April 19, 2024, the Strive to Thrive Youth Fair in Waterbury, CT brought together 170 teens, 30 vendors, and great resources for a true community happening at the city&#8217;s Police Activity League. The event featured local educators and employers, community health organizations, and career advisors, all supported by staff from Waterbury PAL and the Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board (NRWIB).

Strive to Thrive Youth Fair Unites Teens and Community in Waterbury

Strive to Thrive Youth Fair, NRWIB 2024

McCall Behavioral Health Summer Internship July 20 – July 24

McCall Behavioral Health Summer Internship July 6 -July 10

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital Summer Internship July 20 -July 24

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital Summer Internship July 13 -July 17

Danbury Hospital Summer Internship July 13 -July 17

New Milford Hospital Summer Internship July 27 -July 31

Sharon Hospital Summer Internship July 27 -July 31

St. Mary’s Hospital Summer Internship July 13 -July 17

UCONN Waterbury Hospital Summer Internship July 27-July 31

Waterbury Promise – Career Internship Fair

Ross Utter

Valerie Gambaccini

Indira Charles

Danbury

My name is Lisa Banning I am an RN at Ability Beyond. I&#8217;ve been with the company for over thirty years.
Areas of Expertise: 
Nursing, Management

Lisa Banning

From Washington, CT, graduated from Shepaug and studied Nutrition at Syracuse University. Completed Dietetic Internship/ Post Grad work at Syracuse and became RDN in July 2023 and started at Ability Beyond shortly after. Worked at Ability Beyond in the dietary department for just over 1 year. 
Areas of Expertise: 
Long term care, outpatient, Clients with Cognitive/Developmental Disabilities<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7597" src="https://wordpress.nwcthealthconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Madison-Baker.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" srcset="https://wordpress.nwcthealthconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Madison-Baker.jpg 200w, https://wordpress.nwcthealthconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Madison-Baker-150x150.jpg 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" />

Madison Baker

Torrington

My name is Stephanie, I currently work in the clinical laboratory at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital as the Point of Care Coordinator. I am married and mom of two little boys 10 and 12. For fun I like to be outside enjoying the sunshine.
16+ years of service, Hartford Healthcare, Medical Technologist, Clinical Laboratory
Areas of Expertise: <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7595" src="https://wordpress.nwcthealthconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Stephanie-Pelligrini.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" srcset="https://wordpress.nwcthealthconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Stephanie-Pelligrini.jpg 200w, https://wordpress.nwcthealthconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Stephanie-Pelligrini-150x150.jpg 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" />
laboratory medicine, phlebotomy, positions within the laboratory, education paths to get there.

Stephanie Pellegrini

Experienced Talent Acquisition Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the individual and family services industry. Strong human resources professional with a Master of Arts (M.A.) focused in Psychology from Marist College.

Autism spectrum disorder

Development disabilities

Human resources

Mental health

Nutrition

Traumatic brain injuries

Kara Chamberlain

Waterbury

Crystal Miller

Brian Emerick, MSOT, MBA is the President for Access Rehab Centers, LLC. He is an Occupational Therapist who has managed Access Rehab Centers for the past 24 years. Access currently has over 200 staff and includes 15 separate outpatient PT, OT, and Speech Therapy clinic locations as well as inpatient Hospital-based services, and school-based services throughout the Greater Waterbury area.

Speech therapy

Brian Emerick

Strive to Thrive Youth Fair, NRWIB 2024

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