The Academy for Career Advancement

The Academy is assisting individuals 18-62 years of age, who are employed either full or part-time in the Southwestern Connecticut region.  Once Accepted to the Academy program, an individual is assigned a Career Navigator who will work with them for up to 2 years, and will assess the individual’s education, skills and career needs and map out a mutually agreed upon income improvement plan.

Skill testing, distance learning options and an extensive network of community resources give Academy participants customized and flexible learning paths.

The Academy program is in its final year of a national research study that’s testing what works for low wage workers to advance. Enrollment is closed to new participants at this time.  Existing Academy participants continue to receive:

·         Guidance from a Career Navigator

·         State of the art Income improvement Strategies

·         Skills Assessment

·         Career Ladder Development

·         Training Scholarships

·         Information on Financial Literacy

·         Labor Market Information on high growth occupations

Academy participants are also entitled to a streamlined application process for the following government benefits:

·         Food Assistance

·         Health Insurance

·         Child Care Subsidies