Employment

CT Department of Labor

Career coaching, job search resources, training info, and employer connections. One-stop career center.

Day programs and advocacy for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Services are individualized and person-centered, including community integration, skill building, and self-advocacy groups.

Boys & Girls Club of Greater New Haven

After-school, summer, teen, and sports programs serving 200+ youth daily. Programs include homework help, STEM activities, arts, leadership development, and college prep for ages 6-18.

Career Resources Inc

Employment and training services specifically designed for justice-impacted individuals. Includes job placement, occupational skills training, digital literacy, and supportive services.

Career Resources

Job training, skills development, and employment services for adults and youth.

ConnCAT

Free job training and youth programs for Connecticut residents. High-quality educational programs at no cost.

CT State Community College

Workforce training programs in allied health, manufacturing, digital applications, leadership, hospitality, and more. Also offers Gateway to College dual enrollment for students who left high school.

CT Department of Labor

Free job search assistance, resume help, interview prep, and job training programs.

EMERGE CT

Paid part-time employment and training in construction, landscaping, and property management for people returning from incarceration.

Recovery-oriented services for adults living with mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders. Programs include supported employment, housing, social rehabilitation, and wellness activities.

Fellowship Place

Outreach and support services for homeless individuals, including mental health recovery programs and supported employment.

City of New Haven

Walk-in resource center helping residents access social services, benefits enrollment, job training, housing assistance, and community programs. Provides one-stop navigation for city services.

Higher Heights YEP

College and career readiness programs for Greater New Haven high school students. Includes SAT prep, college tours, mentoring, leadership development, and financial aid guidance since 2004.

IRIS

Legal services, resettlement support, employment, and ESL classes for refugees and immigrants.

Junta for Progressive Action

Free ESL classes, financial literacy courses, and adult education for New Haven residents. Programs help immigrants build English proficiency and essential skills for managing personal finances.

New Haven Public Schools

Free adult education programs including GED preparation, high school credit diploma, English as a Second Language (ESL), National External Diploma Program, citizenship classes, and VITA free tax preparation.

New Haven Free Public Library

Main library offering free internet and computer access, job search resources, ESL conversation groups, children's programs, VITA tax prep assistance, and serves as a winter warming center.

Project MORE / City of New Haven

Walk-in resource center for individuals returning from incarceration. Provides document replacement, benefits enrollment, housing stabilization, job readiness training, and case management.

Connects New Haven residents to good jobs. Provides job training and placement services.

Project MORE

Employment services specifically for people returning from incarceration, including job placement and retention support.