Q: What programs does the State offer to help me find a job?
A: Visit the following resources that will help you find a job in CT, including regional, local, and state assistance:
- American Job Centers at the Department of Labor offer state, regional, and local help to job seekers and businesses.
- Apply for Connecticut National Guard Jobs
Find all the jobs available with the CT National Guard. - Apply for State College and University Jobs
Find all the jobs available with state colleges and universities at this time. - Apply for State Executive Branch Jobs
Find all the jobs available with the Executive Branch at this time. - Apply for State Judicial Branch Jobs
Find all the jobs available with the Judicial Branch at this time - Apply for State Legislative Branch Jobs
Find all the jobs available with the Legislative Branch at this time. - Apply for University of Connecticut Health Center Jobs
Find all the jobs available at the University of Connecticut Health Center at this time. - Apply for University of Connecticut Jobs
Find all the jobs available at the University of Connecticut at this time. - Find a listing of State Compensation Plans.
- Connecticut Apprenticeship Programs with the State of Connecticut are administered by the Department of Labor. Skilled consultants provide technical assistance, monitoring, and consulting services to qualified employers willing to take on the responsibilities and obligations of program sponsorship.
- Visit CTHires to find career fairs where companies recruit new employees at different events across the state.
- Connecticut Career Resource Network (CCRN) offers career and technical programs of study to local educational agencies and post-secondary institutions as an option for students.
- Residents can visit Connecticut Employers Search to find contact information for more than 140,000 employers in the state. Search by:
- Region
- Occupation
- Industry
- Connecticut’s Re-employment Portal prepares people to take charge of their job searches with tools to enhance their skills and explore possible occupations.
- Visit CT Job and Career Connection to:
- Select an occupation and learn more about it
- Search for jobs and employers
- Find related education and training programs
- Visit Education and Training Connection to learn more about the types of education and training programs offered in different parts of the state.
- Check out Jobs First - Employment Services (JFES) which helps parents gain the skills needed to obtain meaningful employment and become independent of assistance.
- Look up State job classes to find a database of class specifications used in the State of CT’s Executive Branch. These are not job openings.
- Visit Rapid Response Team to learn how CT is:
- Easing the impact of layoffs
- Ensuring workers are offered a full range of benefits and services when laid off
- If you’re an aspiring realtor or real estate appraiser, visit Real Estate Education and Exam Information to find education and exam information including:
- Real estate schools and course listings
- Continuing education requirements
- Exam services, and more.
If you’re a job hunter, visit the Job Seekers page for guidance, including how to write a resume, draft a cover letter, and prepare for job interviews and career fairs.
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