About Us
We Build Connecticut’s Workforce and Empower Our Communities.
Capital Workforce Partners (CWP) is the regional Workforce Development Board serving North Central Connecticut. We connect people, training, and opportunity—helping individuals build lasting careers and helping employers find the skilled talent they need to grow.
Together with our network of American Job Centers, we help jobseekers overcome barriers, gain new skills, and access good jobs in high-demand industries. For businesses, we provide customized hiring, training, and workforce solutions designed to meet real-time labor market needs.
CWP is guided by a Consortium of the region’s chief and elected officials and by representatives from business, education, and labor serving on its Board of Directors.
From investing in youth career pathways to supporting adults reentering the workforce, we’re creating sustainable opportunities that benefit both workers and employers.
Proudly supported by many funders and partners, we’re building a stronger, more inclusive economy—one career at a time.
Serving
37
Towns
in North Central CT
Serving
14,000+
Jobseekers
(Annually)
Supporting
1,000+
Employers
(Annually)
Mission Statement
Capital Workforce Partners' mission is to leverage public and private resources to produce skilled workers for a competitive regional economy.Core Values
Organizational core values define how CWP conducts itself every day, whether someone is watching or not.
They are critical to organizational success, as living out the values helps CWP foster positive relationships and outcomes as it interacts with co-workers, job seekers, employers, and the greater community. CWP’s core values, each of equal weight or importance, are listed below.
Supportive
Support emanates through an all-hands-on-deck mindset. We recognize and encourage strengths and support each other’s personal development and growth. These attitudes and behaviors inspire greatness.
Creative
We embrace creative risk taking and out-of-the-box thinking. We have the courage to become comfortable with the uncomfortable.
Diverse
Mutual respect is essential to building strong and lasting relationships. We are mindful of our word choices and tone, and we respect diversity and differing views/opinions.
Positive
A positive, hopeful attitude is what makes us shine and conquer challenges. We engage ourselves fully, focus on what we can do together, and validate contributions along the way.
Collaborative
Collaboration is working effectively with and through others for shared and successful outcomes. We collaborate whether we are leading, supporting, or partnering.
Transparent
Transparency is necessary for shared growth and understanding. We openly communicate information that is clear and truthful, and our actions mirror our communications.
Trustworthy
We follow through on what we commit to do and conduct ourselves with unshakable integrity and honesty.
Our Board of Directors
CWP is guided by a Consortium of the region's chief and elected officials and by representatives from business, education, and labor serving on its Board of Directors.Our History
Workforce Development Boards have been in existence in some shape or form in our nation and state throughout the course of history. From 1978-1998, these entities were known as Private Industry Councils (PICs) which had a narrower function than today’s workforce boards, focusing primarily on increasing private sector involvement in federal job training programs.
In 1998, the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) brought in a new era of programs and services for those seeking employment and businesses in need of skilled workers. Reauthorized by the Federal government as the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) in 2014, this progress continues and evolves as needs change.
There are five workforce development boards in Connecticut today, and Capital Workforce Partners serves the 37-municipality region in North Central Connecticut.
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Our mission is to leverage public and private resources to produce skilled workers for a competitive regional economy.
Strategic Business Services
As the Workforce Development Board for North Central Connecticut, we help bridge businesses to a diverse talent pool and provide tools to help them hire, train, and retain a skilled workforce.
Regional Sector Partnerships
Capital Workforce Partners leads Regional Sector Partnerships (RSPs) that unite businesses and educators to strengthen industries, build talent pipelines, and connect people to good jobs.
Skilling, reskilling, and upskilling in growing Connecticut industries
Participate in training programs, earn industry-recognized credentials, and get connected to employers ready to hire you right away!
American Job Centers
Each year, millions of Americans receive career guidance, job placement, and business services from our nation’s “One-Stop Career Centers” known as the American Job Center Network.
Youth Careers
This Youth Careers program is more than just job training — it’s about giving you the tools, confidence, and support to build a future full of opportunities and independence.
Summer Youth Employment and Learning Program
The Summer Youth Employment and Learning Program (SYELP) is a youth employment program, connecting Connecticut youth living in the North Central Region between the ages of 14 and 24 with career exploration opportunities and paid work experience each summer.
Mortgage Crisis Job Training Program
The MCJTP has helped Connecticut residents stay in their homes since 2008 by enhancing job skills to improve earning potential and the ability to sustain a mortgage with affordable monthly payments.
American Job Centers
Job Search Assistance, Résumé/Cover Letter Assistance, Interviewing Skills Assistance, Career Counseling
Job Search Assistance, Résumé/Cover Letter Assistance, Interviewing Skills Assistance, Career Counseling, Recruitment Assistance for Employers, and Career Center
Job Trainings
Get the skills and training needed for high-demand, high-quality careers!
Get the skills and training needed for high-demand, high-quality careers! Free trainings for eligible individuals.
Youth Programs
These programs are more than just job training —
These programs are more than just job training — it’s about giving you the tools, confidence, and support to build a future full of independence.