CT State Community College is a premier comprehensive statewide community college serving nearly 70,000 students annually and focused on building upon the history of Connecticut’s 12 legacy community colleges.
October 21, 2026
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff,
CT State plays an important role as a leader in creating pathways to education, career advancement, and opportunity across Connecticut. Every day, we help students prepare for their first job, continue their education, build new skills, or pursue a different career. That experience gives us a valuable perspective as Connecticut considers how to make those opportunities available to more people.
As a member of Connecticut's Career Pathways Commission, I'm writing to share the commission's draft recommendations and encourage you to contribute your ideas.
The commission brings together leaders from education, business, labor, workforce development, and community organizations to develop a five-year statewide strategy for better connecting education, training, and employment. The goal is to make it easier for people to understand their options and take the next step toward their education and career goals.
The draft recommendations address career advising, access to programs and credentials, opportunities to gain experience in the workplace, and stronger coordination among schools, colleges, employers, and community partners. Public feedback will help the commission refine these proposals before they are finalized.
For CT State, these issues are part of our daily work. We know the promise of a college education, and we see the challenges students face in pursuing it. Our students, faculty, and staff can offer practical insight into what works, where connections are missing, and what support would make a difference.
I encourage you to review the draft recommendations and share your thoughts through the online feedback form that is provided at the bottom of the webpage. The deadline for commenting is October 30. What would make the greatest difference for our students? Where do you see gaps? What is working well that Connecticut should build upon?
Your experience can help strengthen these recommendations. Thank you for taking the time to contribute and for everything you do for our students.
Sincerely,
Christina Royal, Ph.D.
Interim President
Phone: 860-612-7003
Email: CTState-President@ct.edu
or margaret.vancott@ctstate.edu
Phone: 860-612-7003
Email: margaret.vancott@ctstate.edu
To request Interim President Royal’s event attendance or for a speaking request, contact Meg Van Cott.
Phone: 860-612-7025
Email: tom.yelich@ctstate.edu