Career Connections: Community Resources

Information for Our Business, Industry, and Community Partners

Westbrook Students Have Big Dreams.  Can You Help?

Students can make their dreams come true in many ways.  Access to engaging, quality teaching and learning is certainly important.  Career Connections experiences help students see how high school coursework is relevant to their future careers, whether they enter a career directly from high school or after college or other post secondary training.  Westbrook High School invites industry, business and community partners to support students as we work to build the talent pipeline and prepare students for their futures.  

Career Connections activities enhance student learning through a continuum, including industry and career awareness, career exploration and career training/lifelong learning.  These activities help students develop a realistic vision and plan for their future careers and, most importantly, connect what they are learning in high school to future careers.  Of course, the benefit for our community partners is a more talented and prepared workforce.  

We invite you to take a look at the Resources for our Community Partners below where you will find additional information about Career Connections.  You will find:

  • Westbrook High School Career Connections Framework:  An overview of the Career Connections initiative which guides planning and implementation of student and teacher activities
  • 2020-21 Proposal for Career Connections Activities:  A proposal for partners interested in assisting with Career Connections activities (describes Career Connections activities planned for the 2020-21 school year)
  • Mentor Guide:  A guide for hosting a student intern  
  • Employer Application for Internship Site:  Required by CT Departments of Labor and Education for all unpaid student internships
  • Career Connections Guide for Teachers:  Ideas for implementing Career Connections within the classroom
  • Career ConneCT web address.  During the 2021 legislative session, Governor Lamont and the Connecticut General Assembly passed historic legislation investing in Connecticut’s workforce. The Office of Workforce Strategy Opens in a new browser tab is helping to bring their vision to life with CareerConneCT.  The State is awarding grants to innovative workforce development programs that help unemployed people, historically marginalized groups, and students prepare for high-demand, high-quality careers.  If you are interested in helping to build a workforce for your industry as a collaborative partner, you may want to look into this State of Connecticut grant program.  The program is focused on reskilling and upskilling, mutual success, and inclusiveness and effectiveness.  

Leslie Carson, Career/College Readiness Coordinator, serves as the liaison between community and the school and coordinates all Career Connections activities.  She can be reached by email at lcarson@westbrookctschools.org Opens in a new browser tab or by phone at 860-399-6214.   

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Employment Opportunities

HR departments for a variety of employers in the Westbrook area contact the school with employment opportunities for Westbrook High School graduates and members of the community.

  • General Dynamics/Electric Boat is hiring for construction, pipefitting, welding, shipfitting and more.  Electric Boat will be seeking 5000 new employees in the next year, and you could be one of them.  Training is included, so you don't necessarily need to come to the job with previous experience.  Go to https://www.gdeb.com/careers/ Opens in a new browser tab to apply.  
  • The Water's Edge is hiring at 1525 Boston Post Road.  You must be 18 years old to work at The Water's Edge.  They are currently hiring full-time, part-time, and seasonal managers, supervisors and line staff for banquets, front desk, housekeeping, culinary, restaurant, and spa.  For more information, call 860-399-5901, extension 2012.  
  • Pier 76 Marina is looking for employees.  No experiences is necessary.  You must have a willingness to work and to learn.  If you have some mechanical abilities, they will incorporate your skills into the work you complete. The pay rate is $14 to $15 per hour.  Call Pier 76 Marina for more information and to schedule an interview:  860-399-7122.  Come see Ms. Carson for help putting together a resume and if you would like more information about the job.    
  • Essex Savings Bank seeks part-time and full time tellers.  They are looking for candidates who enjoy interacting with people! Written and verbal communication skills are important as well as strong organizational skills with attention to detail. Cash handling experience is helpful but not required.  There is information on their website (www.essexsavings.com Opens in a new browser tab ) under Connect > Employment Opportunities and on Indeed.
  • Tower Laboratories is currently hiring a variety of positions in Essex and Centerbrook.  View their careers page at www.towerlabs.com Opens in a new browser tab for more details.  They offer full time with benefits and are currently hiring Maintenance Electricians and Technician, Marching Operators, Packers, Process Technicians, Warehouse Personnel, and Mechanical Engineers.  Email resumes to hr@towerlabs.com Opens in a new browser tab .
  • Right at Home is currently hiring home companions, paying $14.00 to $15.00 per hour.  Paid training is provided.  Right at Home is located in Old Saybrook but serves clients along the Shoreline.  Call 860.330.5299 or visit https://www.rightathome.net/old-saybrook Opens in a new browser tab .
  • Bausch Advanced Technology Group in Clinton is hiring for a variety of positions.  Contact Kathy Tanner, Accounting/HR Manager at 860-552-0318.