All Resources

American Job Center - New Haven

CT Department of Labor

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

Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm

Before you go: Bring photo ID, work history, resume if you have one, and any benefit or referral paperwork.

ARC of Greater New Haven

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.

Mon-Fri 9am-3pm

Before you go: Bring photo ID, work history, resume if you have one, and any benefit or referral paperwork.

Boys & Girls Club of New Haven

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.

After school: Mon-Fri 2:30-7pm; Summer: Mon-Fri 8am-6pm

Before you go: Bring the child's birth date, parent or guardian ID, income information, and any Care 4 Kids paperwork.

Career Resources - Justice-Impacted Initiatives

Career Resources Inc

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

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

Before you go: Bring photo ID, work history, resume if you have one, and any benefit or referral paperwork.

Career Resources Inc

Career Resources

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

Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm

Before you go: Bring photo ID, work history, resume if you have one, and any benefit or referral paperwork.

ConnCAT Job Training

ConnCAT

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

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Before you go: Bring photo ID, work history, resume if you have one, and any benefit or referral paperwork.

CT State Gateway - Workforce Development

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.

Mon-Fri 8am-7pm, Sat until noon

Before you go: Bring photo ID, work history, resume if you have one, and any benefit or referral paperwork.

CTWorks New Haven

CT Department of Labor

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

Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm

Before you go: Bring photo ID, work history, resume if you have one, and any benefit or referral paperwork.

EMERGE CT - Reentry Employment

EMERGE CT

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

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Before you go: Bring photo ID, work history, resume if you have one, and any benefit or referral paperwork.

Fellowship Place

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.

Mon-Fri 8am-4pm

Before you go: Call before visiting to confirm which programs are open that day.

Fellowship Place Homeless Outreach

Fellowship Place

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

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Before you go: If this is urgent or you may hurt yourself or someone else, call 988 or 911.

Get Connected New Haven - Opportunity Center

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.

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Before you go: Bring photo ID, work history, resume if you have one, and any benefit or referral paperwork.

Higher Heights Youth Empowerment Programs

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.

Mon-Fri 3pm-7pm

Before you go: Bring photo ID, work history, resume if you have one, and any benefit or referral paperwork.

IRIS - Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services

IRIS

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

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Before you go: Bring immigration notices, identity documents, court papers, and any prior applications if you have them.

Junta for Progressive Action - Adult Education

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.

Classes: Mon-Fri; call for schedule

Before you go: Bring immigration notices, identity documents, court papers, and any prior applications if you have them.

Marrakech New Haven Services

Marrakech, Inc.

Disability, behavioral health, employment, family support, youth, and residential-support services for people with disabilities and similar service needs. Marrakech has a New Haven satellite office and programs across the region.

Call for program-specific hours and referral instructions

Before you go: Be ready to describe the type of support needed: employment, housing/residential, mental health/addiction, family support, youth services, or recreation.

New Haven Adult & Continuing Education

New Haven Public Schools

Adult education center offering GED, high school completion, English/ESOL, citizenship preparation, digital literacy, computer classes, and workforce readiness programs.

Main office Mon-Fri 7:30am-1:30pm; class schedules vary

Before you go: Students generally must be at least 16 and officially withdrawn from grades 9-12.

New Haven Adult & Continuing Education Center

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.

Mon-Fri 7:30am-1:30pm; evening classes available

Before you go: Bring photo ID, work history, resume if you have one, and any benefit or referral paperwork.

New Haven Free Public Library - Ives Main

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.

Mon-Thu 10am-8pm, Fri-Sat 10am-5pm

Before you go: Bring photo ID, work history, resume if you have one, and any benefit or referral paperwork.

New Haven Reentry Welcome 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.

Mon-Fri; call for walk-in hours

Before you go: Bring photo ID, work history, resume if you have one, and any benefit or referral paperwork.

New Haven Works

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

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Before you go: Bring photo ID, work history, resume if you have one, and any benefit or referral paperwork.

Project MORE Reentry Employment

Project MORE

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

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Before you go: Bring photo ID, work history, resume if you have one, and any benefit or referral paperwork.

Springs Learning Center

Dominican Sisters of Peace

Adult literacy center for Greater New Haven with English as a Second Language, basic literacy, citizenship preparation, job-readiness support, computer skills, and one-to-one tutoring.

Sep-Jun: Mon 10am-7pm, Tue 10am-6:30pm, Wed 10am-6pm, Thu 10am-7:30pm

Before you go: Placement tests are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The WorkPlace - Second Chance Re-Entry Program

The WorkPlace Inc

Employment training for formerly incarcerated individuals including soft skills training, behavioral health support, occupational training, transportation assistance, and 4-week subsidized job placement.

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

Before you go: Bring photo ID, work history, resume if you have one, and any benefit or referral paperwork.

Workforce Alliance

Job search assistance, resume help, career coaching, and job training. Free manufacturing training in 5 weeks.

Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm

Before you go: Bring photo ID, work history, resume if you have one, and any benefit or referral paperwork.