HARTFORD, CT - Express Kitchens, a Connecticut based kitchen cabinet and counter-top manufacturer, with seven locations across Connecticut and West Springfield, MA, announced that they have partnered with Capital Work Force to provide technical training and new employment opportunities to Connecticut’s inner-city unemployed.

Connecticut’s Capital Work Force (CWF) slogan “Jobs for People, People for Jobs” describes the intent of this organization as it coordinates programs and initiatives to develop a skilled, educated and vital workforce. CWF’s Job Funnel is a pre-employment preparation and job training service for Hartford and area residents seeking employment in the construction fields, and serves as the model “Funnel” establishment for the state. The name "Jobs Funnel," is taken from a process individuals go through – funneling into the system to gain specific work competencies and trade-related certifications. They then funnel out to embark on a self-sustaining and rewarding career journey. CWF’s Yolanda Rivera stated in reference to Express Kitchen’s ongoing Job Funnel program, “Express Kitchens commitment to our inner-city workforce development has been tremendous, further, Express Kitchens goes out of their way in training people with low skill levels, getting them ready for new technical career opportunities.”

About Express Kitchens
Express Kitchens has been in business since 2002 and is the fastest growing and one of the largest kitchen cabinet manufacturers, retailer, and installer in the region. A family owned and operated business, Express Kitchens supplies the entire Northeast market. Producing and assembling their own cabinet line, including laminate and granite counter-tops, allows Express Kitchens to directly pass along the savings to their customers. Monthly store wide promotions are offered.

Express Kitchen has seven locations. Their seven kitchen showrooms in Hartford, Newington, Orange, Hamden, Waterbury, Brookfield – all in Connecticut - and now one in West Springfield, MA showcase their top of the line “Star Cabinets” along with top quality cabinets from Aristokraft, Armstrong, Homecrest, and Europa. Providing free 3D design services coupled with almost limitless kitchen cabinet styles, customization features and accessories.

Express Kitchen has over 75 employees and a fleet of independent contractor kitchen installers, all of whom are dedicated to customer satisfaction. Express Kitchens is a proud member of the NKBA – National Kitchen & Bath Association, the BBB – Better Business Bureau, and the Connecticut Chamber of Commerce. With the recent addition of Express Kitchens’ Star Cabinet line manufactured by Express Kitchen in Hartford, CT, Express Kitchens is able to pass along significant savings while using top quality materials to their customers.