Portal Support Partners

The Workforce Ecosystem behind Career ConneCT

Behind every training program, workshop, and open job is a dynamic partnership.

Connecticut’s workforce ecosystem is powered by a robust network of regional Workforce Development Boards, American Job Centers (AJCs), educational institutions, and community-based organizations.

Career ConneCT unites these state and local partners, bringing together online resources, local training, and in-person support under one roof.

Explore these key entities below.

Your Regional Workforce Development Boards 

Serving: Greater Hartford area and surrounding towns

Capital Workforce Partners, Inc. works with local employers to create hands-on training programs that prepare job seekers for in-demand positions.

These programs are designed to help you gain the skills, certifications, and experience needed to start a rewarding career — and open the door to higher-paying opportunities in the future.

North Central American Job Centers - Job seekers have access to free technology, personalized job search support, labor market insights, and connections to current openings, hiring events, and career navigation resources.

Get Connected: Capital Workforce Partners, Inc.

Serving: New London, Windham, Tolland counties, and Eastern CT

EWIB efficiently coordinates employment-related benefits to both businesses and job seekers. These services offer new opportunities and/or skills to the regional workforce, including those entering the workforce for the first time, the unemployed, the under-employed, those transitioning into new occupations, or those adding skills to remain competitive within their company or industry. EWIB also collaborates with regional business leaders to ensure these programs meet their needs in both good and bad economic times.  

American Job Centers - Providing the public with a range of employment services and quality information about jobs, the dynamics of the labor market, available training and education opportunities, and the links to other public and private services. (Danielson, Montville, Willimantic) and localized supportive services.

Get Connected: American Job Center - Eastern Connecticut Workforce Investment Board

 

Serving: Waterbury, Danbury, Litchfield County, and surrounding towns

Through strategic partnerships, tailored to programs, and innovative initiatives, the Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board aims to equip individuals with the skills they need to succeed in the region's evolving job market.

American Job Centers - Waterbury: full-service AJC, targeted industry training, and career pathway counseling. NRWIB’s regional job centers are conveniently located in Waterbury, Danbury, and Torrington.

Get Connected: NRWIB Developing a Strong Workforce for Connecticut

Serving: Greater New Haven, Meriden, Middletown, and the Shoreline

Workforce Alliance, Inc. offers specialized programs designed to help jobseekers of all backgrounds gain practical skills, earning potential, and long-term career success.

American Job Centers – AJC offices in New Haven, Meriden, and Middletown, Jobs First Employment Services, and workshops.

Get Connected: American Job Center - Workforce Alliance, Inc.

Serving: Greater Bridgeport, Stamford, and the Valley

The WorkPlace, Inc. serves as the workforce development board for Southwestern Connecticut, helping prepare people for careers and strengthening the workforce for employers. The Workplace conducts comprehensive planning and coordinates regional and state-wide workforce development programs to prepare people for careers while strengthening the workforce for employers.

American Job Centers
– Aligning education, employment and training programs while providing high quality customer service to job seekers and employers. Innovative workforce programs, career center hubs, digital literacy labs, and specialized reentry or veteran support. AJC offices in New Haven, Meriden, and Middletown, Jobs First Employment Services, and workshops.

Get Connected: American Job Center Operations - The Workplace, Inc.

 

Educational Partners and Community Based Organizations

Founded by the CT State Building Trades Council in 2022, the CT Building Trades Training Institute (BTTI) is a construction readiness program that will prepare CT residents interested in applying for and/or entering into a registered union apprenticeship. Once accepted for programming, students will attend a 1-week training course and be placed with a Union in the field of work. Participants in the Construction Readiness program have over a 90% retention rate.

Program specifics:

  • 40 total hours/1 week (Monday through Friday) 7 am-3:30 pm
  • Program is unpaid, but supportive services are available
  • All materials are paid for, there is no cost for the student.
  • Students can earn various construction certifications and training courses including:
    • First Aid/CPR
    • OSHA 10
    • Aerial/Scissor Lift
    • Flagging
    • Construction Math
    • Introduction to the Trades

Get Connected:

Address: 20-28 Sargeant Street Hartford, CT 06105

Phone : 860-200-1545

Email: recruitment@csbtti.org
 
Monday - Friday: 8am - 5pm

Connecticut State Building Trades Training Institute

Your Future is Our Focus

Connecticut State Community College provides access to academically rigorous and innovative education and training focused on student success. The college supports excellence in teaching and learning, makes data-informed decisions, promotes equity, and advances positive change for the students, communities, and industries it serves. CT State Community Colleges puts students first. Your success is our success, and we’re committed to providing you with the resources you need to excel.

Get Connected: CT State Community Colleges