Breaking New Ground
Ex-offenders are being released from prison in record numbers. Hundreds are released on probation or parole every month in Connecticut. Helping ex-offenders overcome the significant barriers they face is more than just a nice thing to do, it is good business. Our workforce has had slow growth, hurting the economy. Employers need more and better skilled workers to beat the competition. We must cultivate every source of workers. Learn More.
photo by Mara Lavit, New Haven Register
Workforce Alliance collaborates with a group of concerned organizations to link parolees and ex-offenders with employment, training and support services. Our partners include the Police Department, individual probation officers, Department of Corrections, S.T.R.I.V.E. and a host of community-based agencies.
One Stop Career Center Outreach efforts in recent months show good results:
Over 1,291 ex-offenders provided with information about support, training and employment services
208 ex-offenders enrolled in some combination of intensive and/or training services
191 ex-offenders placed into full time employment
713 ex-offenders attended information sessions and a minimum of two (2) workshops
Workforce Alliance
Main Office New Haven: 560 Ella T. Grasso Blvd. | Phone: 203.867.4030
CT Works Career Centers
Hamden: 37 Marne Street | Phone: 203.859.3200 Meriden: 49-55 W. Main Street | Phone: 203.238.3688 Middletown: 645 South Main Street | Phone:
860.754-5030 New Haven: 560 Ella T. Grasso Blvd. | Phone: 203.867.4030
