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Ask an Expert - HR & Recruitment with Somers HR Solutions, Eastern Workforce Investment Board (EWIB)

November 5, 2025 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (EST)

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Join us for the Ask an Expert - HR & Recruitment, and connect with Ken Somers, Managing Partner of Somers HR Solutions, and Joelle Garrett, Business Services Representative from the American Job Center (AJC) - a customer friendly, collaborative one stop system where partners collaborate to provide seamless services to job seekers and employers. With decades of combined experience in HR and workforce development, Ken and Joelle are here to provide practical solutions and strategies to address your people-management and recruitment challenges. 

Somers HR Solutions is an independent consultancy led by Managing Partner Ken Somers, offering practical solutions for business leaders and their teams to address people-management challenges. With over 40 years of experience as an HR practitioner and executive leader, Ken brings a wealth of domestic and international expertise, having worked in regions such as Asia, India, and Europe, including serving as interim country head for a global insurance company in Poland. His thoughtful, pragmatic approach focuses on leadership development, performance management, talent optimization, succession planning, and executive coaching.

The Eastern Connecticut Workforce Investment Board (EWIB) is a non-profit agency under the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) that oversees workforce funding and policy for 41 towns in Eastern Connecticut. In partnership with the CT Department of Labor, EWIB operates three American Job Centers, offering no-cost services to businesses and jobseekers, including recruitment, training, and HR support. EWIB manages award-winning programs like the Manufacturing and Healthcare Pipelines, aligning workforce skills with employer needs, and collaborates with industry leaders to drive economic growth.

Joelle Garrett, a Business Services Representative with extensive workforce development experience, supports EWIB initiatives by assisting employers with recruitment, job fairs, and workforce solutions to strengthen the region's economic vitality.

Event Details:  

🕚 Ken Somers from Somers HR Solutions will be available from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

       Joelle Garrett from EWIB will be available from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

📍 Regional Innovation Center, 92 Eugene O'Neill Drive, New London, CT 

Make the most of this opportunity to consult with a seasoned HR & Recruitment professional and receive tailored solutions for your business’s HR & Recruitment needs—all at no cost! Walk-ins are welcome, but we recommend reserving a time slot in advance to ensure a dedicated consultation.

Time

Ken Somers from Somers HR Solutions will be available from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Joelle Garrett from EWIB will be available from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Name: Kevin Zhang
Email: Kzhang@chamberect.com
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