If you have any questions regarding workforce development, contact:
- Mike Elder at (860) 695-6336 or melder@hplct.org OR
- Manuel Iglesias Fernández at (860) 930-4011 or mifernandez@hplct.org.
Resources for Workforce Development
The HPL Teen and YA Services team has collected a variety of resources for workforce development from how to write a cover letter and a resume to volunteer opportunities.
Capital Workforce Partners/American Job Center
Capital Workforce Partners helps individuals overcome barriers to employment and closes the gap between skills and business hiring needs.
Capital Workforce Partners serves customers through the American Job Centers. All American Job Centers are open to the public. Customers can visit the America Job Center locations for services or call to make an appointment.
Current opportunities with Capital Workforce Partners/American Job Center
Hartford Work-Based Learning Network
The Hartford Work-Based Learning Network serves as a learning community that develops strategies to ensure Hartford high school students are ready for post-secondary success in higher education, skills training, and career advancement.
The American Place (TAP) Job Resources
TAP has an extensive collection of job resources available for free. These curated tools can be used to land your first job, change your field, or advance your career.
EBSCO's Job & Career Accelerator
EBSCO's Job & Career Accelerator simplifies the job search process. Create professional resumes and cover letters, explore careers that match your skills and interests, and find job or internship opportunities. Access expert interview tips, career advice, and tools to discover colleges and scholarships.
The Hartford Opportunity Youth Collaborative Training and Employment Navigation Tool
Do you need help finding employment services? Complete this brief survey relating to your educational needs, career interests, and desired services. The Tool will then direct you to a list of programs and services tailored to your individual survey responses. If you have immediate basic needs that are unmet please click this link to visit the broader 211 portal at 211ct.org.
For additional help in using this tool read our user guide or watch our tutorial below. If you have additional questions, please email hartfordoyc@capitalworkforce.org
Hartford Public Library
Central Branch: 500 Main Street. Hartford, CT 06103
Phone: 860-695-6300 | Text: 860-530-4376 | Email: contactus@hplct.org | Chat: www.hplct.org
For Branch locations and hours, click here.