Gov. Ned Lamont announced the establishment of a new state office dubbed the Connecticut Workforce Unit, which will be led by manufacturing CEO Kelli-Marie Vallieres. Vallieres, who also serves as co-chair of the Governor’s Workforce Council, said on Tuesday that she resigned her position as CEO of Sound Manufacturing and Monster Power Equipment in Old Saybrook, with her husband taking the reins at the sister companies. The new office is under the auspices of the Department of Economic and Community Development. In a statement, Lamont said Vallieres’ office will collaborate with DECD, and the Department of Labor to advise the governor and other state officials on workforce strategies and initiatives. It will work with educators, businesses and other stakeholders to develop policies, programs and curricula that are accessible to residents, and teach skills employers need in employees.
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