Unlock Your Future with FREE Youth Job Training and Career Support
Are you between the ages of 18 and 24?
Haven’t finished high school or recently graduated but still searching for the right job?
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth Programs are here to help you build the skills and confidence you need to start a rewarding and self-sustaining career.
Why Join WIOA Youth Programs?
Our programs provide FREE access to:
- In-Demand Career Training in industries like:
- Culinary
- Healthcare
- Information Technology
- Manufacturing
- Construction
- Transportation
- And more!
- Workforce Readiness Workshops to sharpen your professional skills.
- One-on-One Support to guide you every step of the way, from training to employment.
Your Path to Success
This program is more than just youth job training. It’s about helping you build a future full of opportunities and independence. With industry-specific skills and expert guidance, you’ll be ready to compete in today’s job market and achieve your goals.
Why wait? Take the first step today!
Email our Youth Liason, Sean Bailo, to get started.
Leaders Across CT are Identifying the Need for Youth Employment Funds
HARTFORD, CT - On Wednesday February 26th, leaders & advocates urged state leaders to restore & increase investment for the CT Youth Employment Program (CYEP) to ensure every young person has access to meaningful youth employment opportunities. Let’s invest...
Hartford, CT
Forge City Works (FCW) provides employment and youth job training services for young adults aged 18-24, specializing in culinary training.
Participants develop skills through internships, vocational training, resume building, and interview preparation, with certifications including ServSafe Food Handler, Allergen, and Alcohol certifications.
Program Location: 227 Lawrence Street, 2nd Floor, Hartford, CT 06106
Target Sector: Culinary
Occupational Skills Training & Credentials: Culinary training, including ServSafe Food Handler, Allergen, and Alcohol certifications
Hartford, CT
Our Piece of the Pie (OPP) provides employment and youth job training services for young adults aged 18-24, focusing on skill development, career readiness, and internships.
Key sectors include Allied Health, Transportation & Distribution Logistics, Advanced Manufacturing, Construction, and Information Technology. Participants receive personalized guidance and support to build professional skills and achieve sustainable employment.
Program Location: 20-28 Sargeant Street, Hartford, CT 06105
Target Sectors:
• Allied Health
• Transportation & Distribution Logistics
• Advanced Manufacturing
• Construction
• Information Technology
Occupational Skills Training & Credentials:
• Advanced Manufacturing: CNC, Welding, Robotics, Electro-Mechanic
• Allied Health: Patient Care Assistant/Technician, Phlebotomy, Pharmacy Technician, EMT, Community Health Worker, Medical Billing & Coding, CNA, Dental Assistant, Occupational Therapy Aide
• IT: CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Server+, CompTIA Network+, Google IT Support Professional Certificate
• Transportation & Distribution Logistics: CDL License
• Construction: OSHA 30
Hartford, CT
Hartford Public Library (HPL) provides employment and youth job training services for young adults aged 18-24, focusing on skill development, career readiness, and internships. Programs are geared toward careers in Information Technology, with participants working toward a CompTIA A+ Certification.
Additional services include internships, vocational training, resume building, and interview preparation.
Program Location: 500 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103
Target Sector: Information Technology
Occupational Skills Training & Credentials: CompTIA A+ Certification
New Britain, CT
OIC of New Britain provides employment and youth job training services for young adults aged 18-24, focusing on Allied Health careers. Programs emphasize skill development, career readiness, and internships, with a wide range of occupational certifications available.
Program Location: 114 North Street, New Britain, CT 06051
Target Sector: Allied Health
Occupational Skills Training & Credentials:
• CNA
• Pharmacy Technician
• Phlebotomy
• Veterinary Technician
• Sterile Technician
New Britain, CT & Bristol, CT
HRA provides employment and youth job training services for young adults aged 18-24, focusing on skill development, career readiness, and internships.
Key sectors include Allied Health, Transportation & Distribution Logistics, Hospitality & Tourism (Culinary), and Information Technology. Services include internships, vocational training, resume building, and interview preparation.
Locations:
• 144 Clinton St, New Britain, CT 06053
• 55 South Street, Bristol, CT 06010
Target Sectors:
• Allied Health
• Transportation & Distribution Logistics
• Hospitality & Tourism (Culinary)
• Information Technology
Occupational Skills Training & Credentials:
• Allied Health:
CNA, Pharmacy Technician, EMT, Phlebotomy, Patient Care Technician, Veterinary Assistant, Community Health Worker, Child Development Associate, Medical Assistant
• Transportation Distribution & Logistics:
CDL, CDL Class A
• Information Technology:
Google IT Support Professional Certificate
• Hospitality & Tourism:
ServSafe credential
EDSI offers youth liaison services to guide young adults aged 18-24 through the American Job Center. The liaison acts as a career navigator, connecting youth to programs and resources that align with their career pathways, including various youth job training programs.
The service focuses on referrals to WIOA Out-of-School Youth (OSY) programs or WIOA Adult programs, helping youth complete training or attain employment in their field of interest.
American Job Center’s WIOA Youth Liaison:
Sean Bailo
Youth Liaison
EDSI | American Job Center
Work Phone: (860) 899-3609
Google Voice: (860) 295-3080
[email protected]
The WIOA Youth Program is made possible in part by Capital Workforce Partners and supported by the U.S. Dept. of Labor through the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act. The WIOA Youth Program is fully financed with $1,438,828 in federal funds.
Capital Workforce Partners is proud to support Campaign for Working Connecticut’s opportunity youth public engagement activities. For more information on their work and our partnership, click below!
Businesses
Jobseekers
Youth & Young Adults
Ages 14-24