American Job Centers in New Haven, Meriden, Hamden and Middletown offer a variety of services to jobseekers and employers in 30 towns in South Central CT. We prepare thousands of individuals for jobs each year through training and connecting to EMPLOYERS. Click on an AMERICAN JOB CENTER on the map for more location details.

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AMERICAN JOB CENTER HOURS:

All locations closed Monday, Jan. 20 for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

New Haven, Meriden, Middletown:  Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM -4:30 PM.

Hamden: Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 4:15 PM.

INCLEMENT WEATHER NOTICES: Closings and delays are determined by 6 AM. Notice will be posted on our website, on our social media and on WTNH.com and WFSB Channel 3 and WFSB.com.

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Call or stop into a location to sign up for our workshops or attend a hiring event. To enroll for one-on-one services with a Job Seeker Consultant, start by attending a Job Opportunity Event. 

Self-register for events and workshops using your CTHires account.

PUBLIC WORKSHOPS

  • Acing Online Job Applications
  • Beating the Online Applicant Tracking System – NEW
  • Career Search for the Experienced Professional – NEW
  • Computers Made Easy
  • Conflict Resolution in the Workplace – NEW
  • Exploring Careers through Social Media
  • Financial Literacy – NEW
  • Fundamentals of Resume Writing
  • Interviewing Strategies & Techniques
  • Interviewing Workshop – NEW
  • Job Fair Prep – NEW
  • Job Opportunity Events – START HERE!
  • My Next Move
  • Starting a Business
  • Successful Job Search Strategies
  • Surviving a Job Loss
  • Veteran’s Service Hours

 

CLICK FOR FULL MONTHLY CALENDAR – Walk-ins are welcomed! Preference given to those who register. In order to register you are required to create a CTHires account. DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS for creating a CTHires account.

INFORMATION SESSIONS

BY APPOINTMENT

Meet with an Unemployment Insurance (UI) Benefits Specialist from the CT Department of Labor. Call a location to book your 20 minute time slot. CTHires account required.

  • New Haven: Wednesdays by appointment: 9 AM – 2:55 PM. (203) 624-1493 x 210
  • Meriden: Tuesdays by appointment: 9 AM – 3 PM. (203) 238-3688
  • Middletown: Thursdays by appointment: 9 AM – 3 PM. (860) 347-7691