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.

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.

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.

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Before you go: Students generally must be at least 16 and officially withdrawn from grades 9-12.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

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.

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.