Community Resources

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Local Veterans Employment Representatives

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Reemployment services from trained staff at American Job Centers aimed at getting veterans into the workforce. Among the  staff are representatives funded by the Jobs for Veterans State  Grant (JVSG) program, which offers assistance to veterans interested in receiving specialized services.

Apprenticeship Programs

Apprenticeship Programs

Paid on-the-job training program subsidized by the Connecticut Department of Labor. The program combines classroom instruction and on the job training. Apprenticeships generally range from one to four years and at the completion, the Connecticut Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship Training provides a portable training credential. 

American Job Centers

American Job Centers

American Job Centers provide workforce assistance to both customer and employers. Services focus on trainings for the workforce and helping businesses find potential employees.

Immigration Help

Immigration Help

Legal-aid nonprofit organization helping low-income immigrants prepare their immigration forms online for free.
Provides pro bono help with work permits, DACA, and citizenship applications.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

The mission of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is to enhance the health and well-being of all Americans, by providing for effective health and human services and by fostering sound, sustained advances in the sciences underlying medicine, public health, and social services.

MedlinePlus

MedlinePlus is a service of the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the world's largest medical library, which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Consumer Resources

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is a government agency that produces innovative tools and resources to help consumers make informed financial decisions and build financial skills. The bureau ensures banks, lenders, and other financial companies treat consumers fairly.