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Capital Area Tech Partnership

Working Together to Grow the
Connecticut Tech Economy

29% of Connecticut’s Tech Talent Works for Software, Data, and Digital Firms

Source: Lightcast, 2022; AdvanceCT Calculations

6,800+ Tech Establishments in CT

Source: Lightcast, 2022; AdvanceCT Calculations

Over 61,000 Tech Workers Live in CT

Source: Lightcast, 2022; AdvanceCT Calculations

Connecticut’s first Regional Sector Partnership

The Capital Area Tech Partnership (CATP) is an employer-led initiative. By bringing business leaders from the region’s top technology employers and institutions together, we tackle common challenges that impact individual businesses, as well as the regional tech economy. Forge your next partnership with the region’s most innovative tech training institutions, technology services providers, and workforce development agencies.

Capital Area Tech Partnership’s Misson

To close the skills gap and build digital-skills training programs to credential students for career opportunities in Connecticut.

By investing in talent – we are building the next-generation of tech leaders to sustain and grow the regional tech economy.

Our Region: North Central/Greater Hartford

The North Central/Greater Hartford region fosters a thriving environment for information technology, with a strong presence of globally recognized IT companies alongside leaders in insurance, financial services, aerospace, manufacturing, and healthcare. The area features a vibrant urban core and is supported by top-tier educational institutions such as Trinity College, the University of Hartford, Central Connecticut State University, the University of St. Joseph, and UConn Hartford. Additionally, it benefits from one of the most highly educated workforces in the nation, creating a robust foundation for IT innovation and growth.

Map graphic of the 37 towns within the CWP service area

Serving North Central Connecticut: Andover, Avon, Berlin, Bloomfield, Bolton, Bristol, Burlington, Canton, East Granby, East Hartford, East Windsor, Ellington, Glastonbury, Farmington, Enfield, Granby, Hartford, Hartland, Hebron, Manchester, Marlborough, New Britain, Newington, Plainville, Plymouth, Rocky Hill, Simsbury, Somers, South Windsor, Southington, Stafford, Suffield, Tolland, Vernon, West Hartford, Wethersfield, Windsor, Windsor Locks.

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Want to Learn More about Capital Area Tech Partnership? 

 

This tech partnership is open to all businesses in North Central Connecticut. For those looking to learn more or be notified when the next partnership meeting is scheduled. 

CONTACT:

Martha LaCrosse, MBA

Business Partnership Coordinator-Tech
Capital Workforce Partners 

Upcoming Tech Partnership Events

The Capital Area Tech Partnership convenes quarterly meetings that bring partners together to address shared challenges, exchange ideas, and identify solutions that strengthen the technology sector across North Central Connecticut. These sessions also serve as a platform for collaboration, peer learning, and alignment on regional workforce and industry priorities.

 

All Businesses Are Welcome to Attend!

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