Chapter two of Sergey "Krusher" Kovalev vs. Andre "S.O.G." Ward drama ended in another controversial loss for Kovalev. The referee waived off Kovalev after he struggled to recover from several consecutive low blows from Ward that the official failed to call. Sergey remained on his feet throughout the exchange but nevertheless the referee called a halt to the action at 2:29 of the eighth round.
The first round began with both fighters feeling each other out. Kovalev landed several hard shots and Ward continued to hold and attempt to work the inside. Ward landed a low blow in the second and received a warning from the referee. Kovalev, however, quickly recovered with a slew of combinations. The next several rounds were so close scorecards varied widely. After several low blows that the referee failed to call against Ward the fight was stopped.
A frustrated Kovalev was brief in his remarks saying only, "He hit with four low blows. The ref didn't call them. I felt I could have continued. This is bullshit."
Guillermo "El Chacal" Rigondeaux (18-0, 12 KOs) remains undefeated as he knocked Moises "Chucky" Flores (25-1, 17 KOs) flat on the canvas at 2:59 of round one. Many believed the blow was late but the punch was declared legal and Rigondeaux was declared the winner and retains his WBA Super World super bantamweight title.
"The Mexican was a brave kid," said Rigondeaux. "I commend him for getting in the ring with me. He has more guts than a lot of these other guys. We both threw combinations at the same time at the end of the first round. But mine was quicker and more accurate. It was only a matter of time. I fight to give the best performance to the public and all the fans. I am making everyone disappear at 122. I am always available. Tell me who is next. I want all of them, and will take them out one by one. I hope the whole world sees what it is like to get in the ring with me. I am tired of the press and everyone saying I am boring. You see what happens when someone brings the fight to me."
Flores, who believed the punch was after the bell replied, "It's not fair. It's clear that the bell rang. He didn't throw a punch the whole round. I was winning the round and he waited for after the bell to throw punch when I dropped my hands down."
WBA Interim Light Heavyweight Champion Dmitry Bivol from Russia remains undefeated as he made quick work of Cedric "L.O.W." Agnew. Despite being only 26 years old Bivol demonstrated why he is quickly making a name for himself in the red-hot light heavyweight division. From the first bell, Bivol torpedoed Agnew with a nasty set of combinations in the corner and sent the veteran into a head first knockdown. Agnew quickly recovered and the round continued but so did Bivol's come-forward attack. The next two rounds were offensive clinics for Bivol as he continued to dominate Agnew. At 1:27 of the fourth round the referee had seen enough and declared Bivol the winner by TKO.
"I'm very glad the fight went this way," said Biovl. "I found my ways that I practiced and I used them and you saw the results. I didn't think he was going to work more as right-handed, as orthodox, but I was ready for everything so the fight ran smooth for me. I tried to open him up but for some reason, he didn't want to go. He was close, he was very defensive and going back. But anyways I won the fight!"
The HBO Pay Per View telecast kicked off with an exciting middleweight on-sided contest between Russian Arif "The Predator" Magomedov (18-2, 11 KOs) and Luis "Cuba" Arias (18-0, 9 KOs). Magomedov could not handle the vicious attack from Arias and the contest was called to a halt at 1:16 of the fifth round.
Humbled by his second career loss Arif simply said, "There's really not a lot I can say about this. He caught me with a really good shot and I couldn't do anything about it."
Arias replied with, "Finally! Your just heard my name. Top 10 all around. Easy work."
Hungary's Zoltan Sera could not survive the first round against Junior "The Young God" Younan. The referee stopped the contest at 1:39 of round one. After the fight Younan said, "I wanted to come out and make a statement and I did just that! I knew I could get it done in one round. I did all I could. I worked my ass off! The love that I have gotten since I arrived in Las Vegas has been tremendous. Thank you! And thank you to my promoter, Roc Nation Sports, for getting me to the greatest stage in boxing!"
Middleweights Vaughn "The Animal" Alexander (10-0, 7 KOs) of St. Louis, Missouri and Fabiano Pena (16-8-1, 13 KOs) of Chiapas, Mexico were scheduled to face each other is an eight-round bout. However, the fight was stopped at the end of the fourth round due to a rib injury Alexander inflicted on Pena granting Vaughn another TKO victory.
After the contest Vaughn said, "It was a good a good fight for me, another good win. another step to get me closer to where I want to be, amongst the top middleweights. You know soon maybe next year sometime I can be considered for a World title. I just went in there and worked on my defense, what me and my brother been working on in the gym, throwing more combinations and just taking my time."
The first bout of the free-view ended early with a second round TKO for Tramaine Williams (11-0, 4 KOs) of New Haven, Connecticut at 1:44 against Christopher Martin (30-9-3, 10 KOs) of San Diego, California.
When asked about the stoppage, Williams said, "He was going to take a beating if they let it go for all eight rounds. He has a family he has to get back to. It's a good thing the ref stopped the fight. If there were 10 more seconds in the first round I would have had him. It would have been over! I'm pretty happy with my performance but I am always going to work to be better. Thank you to everyone for tuning in. I hope to be back in the ring next month. In the meantime, I plan on staying in shape and ready to fight. Thank you to Roc Nation Sports for the opportunity to be on this great card."
The referee had to stop the third fight of the evening between John Bauza (7-0, 4 KOs) of North Bergen, New Jersey and Brando "Bam" Sanudo (5-5, 2 KOs) of San Felipe, Mexico at 1:14 of the second round. Bauza dropped Sanudo in the first round as well shortly before the bell and Sanudo was able to finish the round.
According to Bauza, "That knock down felt great! It was an easy win because I worked hard. I felt strong in the first round. Thanks to all my followers and supporters. I will keep up great work. Whatever my promoters tell me next, will be next."
Middleweight Bakhram Murtazaliev (9-0, 7 KOs) made quick work of Alex Sandro Duarte (6-1, 4 KOs) stopping him after at 1:33 of the first round. Murtazaliev dropped Duarte once before the stoppage and the Brazilian quickly recovered but shortly after the referee resumed the action the contest was over.
Murtazaliev had this to say after the fight, "I'm very happy. The fight went so quickly that I didn't have time to even think about how I felt. I didn't intend to knock him out, it just happened."
This was the first career knockout suffered by Duarte who took the fight on short notice after the original opponent Gerald Sherrell had to drop out last week. He added, "He was taller and stronger than me. I was fighting in a weight class that was above my normal weight class. I am disappointed."
In the first bout of the evening Georgian Enriko Gogokhia (5-0, 2 KOs) faced Dallas native Jonathan Steele (7-1, 5 KOs) in a six-round welterweight match-up. In an exciting back-and-forth battle, both fighters landed some tough shots. This exciting battle went the distance and the judges scored the bout 59-55, 59-55, 60-54 all in favor of Enriko Gogokhia who remains undefeated. After the fight Gogokhia said, "I thought it was a good fight. I really wanted to knock him out but I also wanted to play with him and make him go a little harder. He was just the fighter I thought he would be and I was prepared for him. I am happy with my performance."
This was the first professional loss for Steele who responded, "Hopefully I will get back in there, I want revenge so hopefully I will be looking forward to a rematch. It was a great fight. I really enjoyed my first time in Vegas, it's a beautiful thing. It was a very humbling experience. I will go harder in the gym and I'll come back out here and continue on my path to become the world champion."
*Note: All records have been updated to reflect tonight's results.
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Andre "S.O.G." Ward vs. Sergey "Krusher" Kovalev 2: "The Rematch" Official Weigh-in Results
Ward vs. Kovalev 2: "The Rematch," a 12-round mega-fight for the WBO/IBF/WBA Light Heavyweight World Championships, is presented by Roc Nation Sports, Main Events, Andre Ward Promotions, Krusher Promotions and Corona Extra, sponsored by Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Jetlux, Life10 Electrolyte, Zappos, D'USSÉ Cognac, ProSupps and Powered by Monster. The championship event takes place Saturday, June 17 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas and will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View® beginning at 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT. Tickets for Ward-Kovalev 2: "The Rematch" are available on axs.com and at the Mandalay Bay Events Center Box Office.
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MAYOR HARP TO HOST ‘MAYOR’S NIGHT IN’
JUNE 6 AT CITY HALL FROM 5:00 UNTIL 6:00
New Haven – Mayor Toni N. Harp will host a ‘mayor’s night in’ from 5:00 until 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at City Hall – at 165 Church Street.
Mayor Harp will be available to residents for these public ‘office hours’ during which residents are invited to ask questions, make suggestions, and otherwise address matters pertaining to New Haven and its governance.
The timing of this session is particularly important as New Haven begins its summer festival season and Mayor Harp and her administration prepare to begin a new Fiscal Year July 1.
Residents’ questions and comments will be addressed on a first come, first served basis. No advance reservations or appointments are required or necessary.
News outlets are encouraged to help notify city residents ahead-of-time about the plan for this event; likewise, members of the press are invited to attend and cover these proceedings as well.
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Andre Ward to Host Hayward, CA Media Workout
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Ward vs. Kovalev 2: "The Rematch," a 12-round mega-fight for the WBO/IBF/WBA Light Heavyweight World Championships, is presented by Roc Nation Sports, Main Events, Andre Ward Promotions, Krusher Promotions and Corona Extra, sponsored by Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Jetlux, Life10 Water, Zappos and Powered by Monster. The championship event takes place Saturday, June 17 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas and will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View® beginning at 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT. Tickets for Ward-Kovalev 2: "The Rematch" are available on axs.com and at the Mandalay Bay Events Center box office.
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U.S. Attorney Deirdre Daly to join Mayor Harp for graduation of Career Pathways Technology Collaborative High School
Unique After-School Training Program
Preparing New Haven Students for Technology Careers
Tuesday, May 30, 2017 (NEW HAVEN, CT) - US Attorney Deirdre Daly and Mayor Toni Harp will be joined by federal, state and local leaders, educators, families and friends to celebrate the work of New Haven students who are graduating from a unique after-school technology program operated by the Career Pathways Technology Collaborative at Eli Whitney Technical High School, 100 Fairview Ave, Hamden, on Thursday, June 1st, from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
“These students spend an entire school year traveling after school to Eli Whitney Technical High School to receive hands-on training in the fields of plumbing, weatherization, manufacturing and culinary arts”, said Mayor Harp. “Some of these students are finishing their second year in the program – their extraordinary commitment, hard work and dedication deserve to be recognized and celebrated.”
The Office of the United States Attorney has supported Career Pathways since its inception. “Our Office has long committed to working with Connecticut communities to help create better opportunities for our youth, particularly youth that have faced and overcome real challenges. Career Pathways is an excellent example of a collaboration that supports our young people’s strengths and gives them the tools they need to be successful, “ said U.S. Attorney Daly. “There is much to celebrate here today. I am honored to be here to recognize and applaud these graduates for their hard work and tremendous success.”
The graduates will have an opportunity to speak about and present examples of their work, which will include desserts prepared by the culinary class for their families and other distinguished guests and supporters.
The Career Pathways Technology Collaborative is a public/private partnership developed and operated by The Justice Education Center, Inc., and is supported by the Department of Justice, City of New Haven and its YouthStat initiative, the Connecticut General Assembly, the New Haven Board of Education, and the Connecticut Business and Industry Association/CBIA Education Foundation.
“The Career Pathways Collaborative provides dedicated students the opportunity to match their aptitudes and interests to projected growth industries in Connecticut”, said State Representative Toni Walker. “I am grateful that we are able to work hand-in-hand with all of our partners to make these opportunities a reality for our youth”, she said.
For more information about the Career Pathways TECH Collaborative, contact Sherry Haller, Executive Director of The Justice Education Center, Inc., at 860-231-8180 or justiceeducation@aol.com.
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RIVERFEST
Annual Celebration of the Quinnipiac River and the Historic Fair Haven Waterfront
New Haven, CT, May 15, 2017: The Chatham Square Neighborhood Association, working in collaboration with Fair Haven businesses and nonprofits, is offering a weekend of fun for all ages.
On Saturday May 20 from 11am-4pm the Chatham Square Neighborhood Association will present Quinnipiac Riverfest at Quinnipiac Marina, 309. The rain date is Sunday, May 21. Event Sponsors include Brewery Square Apartments, The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, The Mary Wade Home, the Urban Specialist at Real Living Realtors, Denali Outdoors, The Quinnipiac Watershed Association and Wine 101 of Hamden.
Featuring: Live Music and dancing with Carlos y Su Momento Musical, Four Barrel Billy, the Bregamos Drummers and the Sweet Sixteen Dancers
Tasting: Black Hog Brewery and Spiked Seltzer
Food: Anastasio's Boat House Café, Green Wave and Moon Rocks Gourmet Cookies
Canoeing: Quinnipiac River Watershed Association
For kids: Arts, Crafts & Educational Activities and Face Painting by Face painting by Art plus Studio
NEW this year: the Front Street Dash - 1 mile race at 11am
Attendees will also be able to purchase seedlings, plants, hanging baskets & more from students at the Sound School of New Haven
The Chatham Square Neighborhood Association is an all-volunteer group of Fair Haven residents, businesses and nonprofits working to restore a sense of community and pride to our neighborhood. For more event information and updates visit:www.QuinnipiacRiverfest.com
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New Haven |At 9:12 AM, New Haven Police were called regarding three protest groups that had taken a seat in the roadway at three locations.
Two groups, each with eight participants, and a third with seven participants wore signs protesting sexual harassment at Yale University.
Concerned for the protester’s safety, New Haven Police blocked traffic on several downtown streets. The groups gathered at York and Elm Streets and College and Grove Streets chanted at their sit-in and after approximately 30 minutes, voluntarily got up, walked to two waiting officers and were issued their summons to court. Each person was charged with disorderly conduct. Traffic was flowing there by 10:00 AM.
At College and Chapel Streets, three of the protesters opted to be taken into custody, despite being offered a summons. They and the five others were similarly charged with disorderly conduct. The three taken into custody were additionally charged with interfering. Several among those arrested thanked officers for their professionalism and courtesy during the arrest process. All affected roads were reopened by 10:15 AM.
NEW HAVEN POLICE ACADEMY SET TO GRADUATE TWENTY-EIGHT THIS FRIDAY
WHAT: Mayor Toni Harp and Interim Chief of Police Anthony Campbell are proud to announce the upcoming graduation ceremony for the men and women of the NHPA’s twenty-second academy class.
WHEN: Friday, 12 May, 2017 at 6:00 PM (Approximately 1.5 hrs.)
WHERE: New Haven’s Cooperative Arts & Humanities High School, 177 College Street (at Crown Street).
WHO: Graduating recruits, their families, the members of the Board of Police Commissioners, Board of Alders, Mayor Harp and city executive staff, Interim Chief Campbell and department Assistant Chiefs and command staff.
Save the date
Press Conference: Stetson Library Capital Campaign
Wednesday, May 10 at 1:30 pm, Stetson Library
WHAT: The New Haven Free Public Library (NHFPL) will launch Stetson Library: The Next Chapter, a community-wide fundraising effort to move the Stetson Branch Library into its new home at the reimagined Q House.
The Boards of Directors of the New Haven Free Public Library and the New Haven Free Public Library Foundation have set a $2 million goal to support the purchase of new furniture and state-of-the-art equipment and technology, expand the library’s collection of print and digital materials and grow the endowment for the entire NHFPL system.
The press conference will give an overview of the project, announce key contributions and outline opportunities for the community to get involved with the campaign.
WHERE: Stetson Library, 200 Dixwell Avenue, New Haven
Free parking available behind the plaza; the conference will be held outside the library’s main entrance, weather permitting
WHEN: Wednesday, May 10 at 1:30 PM
WHO: Speakers include:
Honorary Co-Chairs
Honorable Toni Harp, Mayor of New Haven
Dr. Peter Salovey, President of Yale University
Campaign Co-Chairs
Elsie Chapman, President of the NHFPL Foundation Board of Directors
Michael Morand, President of NHFPL Board of Directors
Althea Musgrove Norcott, Retired Educator and Community Leader
Martha L. Brogan, City Librarian
For more information, visit www.nextstetson.org or www.nhfpl.org
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About the New Haven Free Public Library
The New Haven Free Public Library welcomes more than 550,000 library patrons through its doors each year. The library system includes the Ives Memorial Library on the historic New Haven Green, 24/7 online services, the ReadMobile bringing books to early childhood learning centers, and four neighborhood libraries: Fair Haven, Mitchell, Wilson and Stetson.
The New Haven Free Public Library’s mission is to ensure all New Haven’s citizens have full and unlimited access to information and knowledge so that they may meet the needs of daily living, have opportunities for self-education, and participate successfully in self-government.
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The Elm City Freddy Fixer Parade
HISTORY OF THE FREDDY FIXER PARADE
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Q: Who Is Freddy Fixer?
Answer: Dr. Fred Smith, A City Physician And Police Commissioner For Yale Police Department, Who Aggressively Fought Blight In The Dixwell-Newhallville Neighborhoods
Q: What Is The Purpose Of The Freddie Fixer Parade?
Answer: The Purpose of The Freddy Fixer Parade Was For Citizens To Celebrate After Fixing Up The Neighborhoods And Promoting The Ideals Of Ecology Via Recycling, Neighborhood Beautification, And Assisting Seniors With Those Efforts.
Q: How Can I Help Support This Annual Event?
Answer: Anyone Can Help Support The Freddie Fixer Parade By Giving Donations, Volunteering, Or By Simply Recycling And Encouraging Everyone To Take Pride In Their Neighborhoods.
All Of These Questions Are Answered In The Following Passage.
On Or About September 15, 1962, A Cleanup Campaign Was Started In The Dixwell-Newhallville Community Initiated By The Late Dr. Fred Smith, A Physician, And The Dixwell Redevelopment Agency Based In The City Of New Haven, Connecticut. The Campaign Originated From A Desire To Help The Elderly In Fixing Up Their Homes And Yards. The Purpose Was To Get Residents To Take Pride In Their Community By Both Picking Up Trash, And By "Fixing Up" The Areas Around Their Homes. The "Fix-Up" Day Would Be Followed By A Parade Through The Neighborhood, Which Has Led To What Is Now Considered The Largest African-American Parade in New England. The “Freddie Fixer” Parade.
In Addition To His Passion For The Community To Which Dr. Smith Served, He Had A Strong Sense Of Involving All Of The Neighborhood Members In His Philosophy, Especially Children. In Fact, It Was Actually The Children Who Came Up With The Name Of The “Freddie Fixer.” A Contest Was Held Throughout The City Of New Haven Within The Public School System For The Children To Come Up With A Name For The Event And Initially, It Was Named “Freddie Fix-It,” Using Dr. Fred Smith’s First Name As A Metaphor. This Of Course Was Due To The Close Ties Dr. Smith Had Because Of His Status As A Pediatrician. Subsequent Contests Followed Which Eventually Led To The Unanimous Decision Of The Name: “Freddie Fixer.”
The First Organizers Of The Freddie Fixer Parade In Addition To The Late Dr. Fred Smith Were The Late Edward “Ed” Grant, The Late Edna Carnegie-Baker, And Dr. Charles Twyman. One Of The Fondest Memories That They Recall In Establishing The Parade Is That On Either The First Or Second Year Of The Celebration, “It Rained Like A Son Of A Gun!” Quoted The Late Ed Grant.
Fortunately, For The Many Years To Follow, The Month Of May Would Bring Much Better Weather That Churches, Marching Groups, Drill Teams, Police, Fire, Floats, Cars, Participants, Volunteers, And Parade Goers From All Across The Country, Would Come Out To The City Of New Haven, Connecticut And Celebrate In Record Numbers!
Unfortunately, The Tradition Of The Parade, Who Some Reluctantly Believe Has Shifted From Its True Purpose Of Neighborhood Beautification, Recycling, And Reducing Violence Throughout The City, Has Also Been Stereotyped To Be Associated With Violence Over The Last Few Years. A Tremendous Amount Of Support Has Been Lost Due To The Negative Incidents That Have Ocurred Which Were Totally Unrealted To The Mission Of The Freddie Fixer Parade And The Meaning That The Founding Members Worked So Hard To Establish.
However, The Freddie Fixer Parade Organization Is Committed To Restore The True Meaning Of This Historic Event By Flooding The Community With Reminders Of The True History And Purpose Of Its Evolvement. All Donations Revceived By This Organization Will Go Directly To That Purpose.
Therefore, We Are Asking For The New Haven Community's Unconditional Financial, Moral, And Spiritual Support For This Event. Not Only During The Time That The Parade Comes Around, But On A Year-Round Basis. Together We Can March Back To The Future Of The Freddie Fixer Parade!
PLEASE MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TODAY!
AND REMEMBER:
OUR COMMUNITY IS ONLY IS SAFE AS WE "ALLOW" IT TO BE!
GROTON – As part of the 126th Connecticut Library Association (CLA) Annual Conference:Uncharted Waters: Navigating the Changing Tides in Librarianship, taking place at the Mystic Marriott in Groton, CT, Diane Brown, Branch Manager of the Stetson Branch Library of the New Haven Free Public Library will receive the Connecticut Library Association 2017 Special Achievement Award! Diane will be honored Friday morning, May 5 at the Annual Meeting of the CLA.
Diane Brown is employed by the New Haven Free Public Library where she has served as Manager of the Stetson Branch for the past 11 years. In 2015 she received the, “I Love My Librarian” award from The American Librarian Association for her outstanding work in building lasting partnerships to provide services and programming to library patrons. Most notably she collaborated with several community-based organizations to develop a series of on-going programming for youth, entitled, “Teach Them While They Are Young”. Diane’s commitment to the community she serves is remarkable and goes well beyond the walls of Stetson Branch Library and her profession as a librarian.
The Special Achievement Award honors an individual who has implemented a significant project or initiated an innovative program during the past year. Diane Brown was nominated for this award by individuals from four community partner organizations.
Hanan Hameen from Africa Is Me! Africa Is Me! is a structured, fun-filled, family-oriented program that uses the Artsucational™ curriculum method for all ages based on Black and African History and the connection between African traditions and current social issues and trends involving the global Black community.
Ed Tremble from SPORT Academy. SPORT Academy’s 20/20 Program is designed with the well-being and learning potential of each child in mind. SPORT Academy works with youth in a number of areas providing programs to help build life skills.
Darlitha Buzby from Dynamic University of Self Defense. The sensei and staff at Dynamic University of Self Defense partner with the Stetson Library to provide after school programming on bullying, safety, discipline and responsibility.
Jahad Shabaz from Muck MuddProfessional Tutoring. Muck MuddProfessional Tutoring is facilitated by professional educators who offer tutoring for ages 5-18 in math, English, science, reading and writing as well as special education.
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About the Connecticut Library Association
The Connecticut Library Association is Connecticut's professional organization of librarians, library staff, friends, and trustees working together: to improve library service to Connecticut, to advance the interests of librarians, library staff, and librarianship, and to increase public awareness of libraries and library services.
About the New Haven Free Public Library
The New Haven Free Public Library welcomes more than 550,000 library patrons through its doors each year. The library system includes the Ives Memorial Library on the historic New Haven Green, 24/7 online services, the ReadMobile bringing books to early childhood learning centers, and four neighborhood libraries: Fair Haven, Mitchell, Wilson and Stetson.
The New Haven Free Public Library’s mission is to ensure all New Haven’s citizens have full and unlimited access to information and knowledge so that they may meet the needs of daily living, have opportunities for self-education, and participate successfully in self-government.
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NEW HAVEN - Mayor Toni N. Harp will be joined by federal, state, community and union leaders to recognize and congratulate the students who are completing their specialized skills training at Hillhouse High School’s new Career Pathways Technology Training Corridor on Monday, May 8, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at 480 Sherman Parkway, New Haven, CT which will begin in the atrium of the Hillhouse Field House. (In addition to on-street parking, the adjacent parking lot located on the corner of Crescent and Munson Streets and the lot at Bowen Field also on Munson across from the school are available.)
Press and guests will have opportunity to see students in action during concrete pours, scaffold building and other exciting, visual hands-on activities. Hand crafted benches and flower boxes constructed by the students used to beautify the City of New Haven as part of their community service will also be on display.
“I’m delighted we now have a dedicated technology corridor at Hillhouse High School established in collaboration with the New England Laborers’ Training Trust Fund and the Laborers’ International Union of America. (LiUNA). The commitment by the Laborers’ Union and Laborers’ Local 455 means we’re able to bring the Construction Craft Laborers’ (CCL) Program and its curriculum to neighborhood schools,” Mayor Harp said. “Students now have a direct link to the Laborers’ Apprenticehip Program and a promising, family-8sustaining career upon graduation – I look forward to the student tour of the Corridor, learning the details of the curriculum, and seeing samples of students’ work – particularly their efforts to benefit the city.”
The Training Corridor provides 200 hours of vocational technical programming through a project of The Justice Education Center, Inc. Students focus on Construction Math, Mason Tending and Masonry, Scaffolding, Concrete, Demolition, Highway and Road Safety, and Pipework.
In addition to skill-building and credentialing, Hillhouse students receive academic credit for the successful completion of all program components including the opportunity to perform community service work.
“For nearly two decades, the New England Laborers’ have been extremely successful in educating high school youth who have a strong interest in the construction technology industry,” said Michael Traficante, Director of Governmental Affairs for the New England Laborer’s Union. “Students who graduate from the Construction Craft Laborers’ program thanks to the Training Corridor and enter our Apprenticeship program can look forward to a life- long career in the construction technology trade with family supporting wages and benefits. We are extremely pleased to have this partnership with the Career Pathways TECH Collaberative. Together, we are taking a major step forward in developing the essential link between student training, high school graduation and a life long rewarding career.”
The Corridor is part of The Justice Education Center’s Career Pathways Technology Collaborative, a public/private partnership with the Office of the US Attorney-District of Connecticut and Department of Justice, the State Department of Education, City of New Haven and its YouthStat initiative.
“There are many pathways to success in the workplace and Career Pathways is a very important avenue for students who do not choose a 4 year college degree”, said Superintendent Dr. Reginald Mayo, Superintendent of New Haven Public Schools.
State Representative Toni Walker noted “I am proud of the General Assembly’s ongoing commitment to help students pursue their passions and develop strong skill sets that prepare them for promising careers and long term employment”. The Career Pathways Collaborative model serves as an excellent example of what can be accomplished when our commitment to Connecticut’s young people is a priority”, she said.
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