Cathy Awwad was born and raised in Waterbury, one of six daughters whose father owned a local manufacturing shop. Her lifelong curiosity has gotten Cathy involved in all kinds of endeavors. Board of Education member. High school basketball coach. Pharmacist. The Governor’s Workforce Development Council. With some surprise stories mixed in, the Executive Director of the Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board describes several of the labor opportunities that exist for individuals and businesses in Waterbury.