Offering scholarships, services, and guidance

 
There are more than 140,000 workers in Southwestern Connecticut who are earning less than twice the poverty level. Most of them work in entry-level jobs and lack the educational and occupational skills necessary to improve their career prospects. The Academy for Career Advancement offers scholarships, supportive services and one-on-one guidance to entry-level workers who need assistance, further training, and education to advance in their fields and raise their earning power.

This program is a win-win proposition for both individuals and Southwestern Connecticut’s businesses – workers increase their capacity to provide for their families, and employers get the skilled workforce they need to remain competitive. Academy students need to demonstrate basic proficiency in key basic skills such as reading comprehension, math, business writing, communication, problem-solving and life management skills, or incorporate them into their preliminary course of studies. Candidates for admission are evaluated on their interest in improving their careers and their commitment to completing the program.

The Academy is a project of The WorkPlace Inc., operated by Career Resources.