Workforce Readiness and Jobs

Valley Regional Adult Education’s current students and graduates may contact Sharon Shimonov , Counselor, at the VRAE Guidance Office for assistance.

Connecticut Department of Labor - Job and employment assistance, labor market information, unemployment assistance, workplace employment and training
American Job Center - The American Job Center Network provides services to unemployed and underemployed individuals seeking jobs and job search assistance at no cost. Job seekers are afforded convenient access to the employment, education, training and information services they need at a single location. Office is located in Derby at 33 Elizabeth Street
The Workplace, Inc. - Southwestern Connecticut's regional workforce development board
CareerOneStop - Your source for career exploration, training & jobs
State of Connecticut Occupations in Demand - Labor market information
Career Center at Goodwill in Shelton

WORKFORCE ATLAS - Free online career pathways, assess your skills and interest and be directed to recommended occupations, online resources, and local providers that can help achieve your goals.
Pitney Bowes Workforce Collection - Collection of online courses and other resources to help you begin a successful career while improving your literacy skills, and literacy providers to meet the workforce needs of their community.
ProLiteracy - Adult Education experts heading the way in advancing adult literacy. Providing digital and print learning resources.
The Good Jobs - Information for each state regarding middle-skill jobs and training
Career Videos on CareerOneStop
Job Search Website - Recommended job search website, searches job banks by job type and display jobs within a zip code and distance from the area. Apply immediately online for the the jobs or links available to information and training required for the job
Job Search Website for Hourly Employment - must set up a basic account and use email
Job Resource Website
AAA Northeast - Hiring with paid training