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What is Workforce Development and Continuing Education?

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The Workforce Development and Continuing Education (WDCE) division offers a range of short-term licensure and certificate training programs and courses tailored to meet the needs of Connecticut residents and businesses. These programs, known for their high quality, cater to individuals re-entering the workforce or aiming to acquire new technical skills to advance their careers. 

Our intensive non-credit training covers various career industries, including business, healthcare, hospitality, information technology, manufacturing and social services, providing ample opportunities for career progression. Many of these programs also prepare individuals to pursue industry credential examinations. We also offer micro-credentials, focused learning experiences that validate specific skills or knowledge in a particular subject. 

Additionally, we provide continuing education opportunities for those seeking lifelong enrichment on diverse topics, such as English for speakers of other languages, gardening, fine arts, culture and history. 

Furthermore, we collaborate with numerous companies and government agencies to deliver customized training programs tailored to the specific needs of their employees. These classes can be conducted onsite, online or at campus locations across Connecticut, ensuring accessibility and flexibility. 

As the needs of businesses and communities evolve, so do our programs. By exploring our comprehensive range of programs and services, we are confident you will discover opportunities aligning with your goals and aspirations. 

Our Students

When you enroll in a WDCE course, you'll join more than 14,000 other students who are eager to change careers, learn new skills and grow professionally. Our students come from diverse backgrounds but have one thing in common: the desire to learn and grow. They range in age from young to older adults and come from all different locations across Connecticut and beyond!

Find your local Workforce Development and Continuing Education department by choosing from the list of campuses above.

Contact the Asnuntuck WDCE Office

Location: 170 Elm St., Enfield, CT 06082, Room 155
Phone: 860-253-3028
Email: AS-ContinuingEd@acc.commnet.edu

Staff

Sue Champagne, Program Specialist
Email: susan.champagne@ctstate.edu
Phone: 860-253-3034

Jessica Poirier, Continuing Education Coordinator
Email: jessica.poirier@ctstate.edu
Phone: 860-253-3066

Gary Carra, Business and Industry Coordinator
Email: gary.carra@ctstate.edu
Phone: 860-253-3128

Jennifer Brown, Director of Workforce Development and Non-Credit Programs
Email: jennifer.brown@ctstate.edu
Phone: 860-253-3091

Contact the Capital WDCE Office

Location: 950 Main St., Hartford, CT 06103, Room 208
Phone: 860-906-5130
Email: CA-learnmore@ccc.commnet.edu

Staff

Jennifer Milavsky, Continuing Education Aide
Email: jennifer.milavsky@ctstate.edu
Phone: 860-906-5130

Therelza Ellington, Continuing Education Coordinator
Email: therelza.ellington@ctstate.edu
Phone: 860-906-5130

Odile Dilone, Campus Director of Workforce Development and Continuing Education
Email: odile.dilone@ctstate.edu
Phone: 860-906-5130

Nickesha Davis, SNAP Program Coordinator
Email: nickesha.davis@ctstate.edu

Lorraine Lee, Customer Service Representative
Email: lorraine.lee@ctstate.edu

Contact the Gateway WDCE Office

Location: 20 Church St., New Haven, CT 06510, Room S216
Phone: 203-285-2300
Email: GW-gatewayworkforce@gwcc.commnet.edu

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If you have questions about our currently available motorcycle courses, please email gw-motorcyclehelp@gwcc.commnet.edu

Contact the Housatonic WDCE Office

Location: 900 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport, CT 06604, Room BH-116
Phone: 203-332-5057
Email: HC-ContinuingEd@hcc.commnet.edu

Contact the Manchester WDCE Office

Location: Great Path, MS #16, PO Box 1046 Manchester, CT 06045-1046, LRC B147 (Learning Resource Center)
Phone: 860-512-2800
Email: ceinfo@mcc.commnet.edu

Contact the Middlesex WDCE Office

Location: 100 Training Hill Rd., Middletown CT 06457, Snow Hall, Room 414
Phone: 860-343-5865
Email: Mx-WorkforceDevelopment@ctstate.edu

Contact the Naugatuck Valley WDCE Office

Location: 750 Chase Pkwy., Waterbury Ct 06705, Room F323
Phone: 203-575-8029
Email: NV-CED@ctstate.edu

Contact the Northwestern WDCE Office

Location: 12 Park Place East, Winsted, CT 06098, Founders Hall, Room 302
Phone: 860-738-6351
Email: LMcCarthy@nwcc.commnet.edu

Staff

John Fiorello, Business Programs
Email: jfiorello@nwcc.edu
Phone: 860-738-6444

Laura McCarthy, Campus Workforce Lead
Email: lmccarthy@nwcc.edu 
Phone: 860-738-6351

Contact the Norwalk WDCE Office

Location: 188 Richards Ave., Norwalk, CT 06854, East Campus, First Floor
Phone: 203-857-7080
Email: NK-continuinged@ncc.commnet.edu

Contact the Quinebaug Valley WDCE Office

Location: 42 Upper Maple St., Danielson, CT 06239, Room W107
Phone: 860-932-4005
Email: workforcedevelopment@qvcc.edu

Staff

Sue Champagne, Program Specialist
Email: susan.champagne@ctstate.edu
Phone: 860-253-3034

Jessica Poirier, Continuing Education Coordinator
Email: jessica.poirier@ctstate.edu
Phone: 860-253-3066

Gary Carra, Business and Industry Coordinator
Email: gary.carra@ctstate.edu
Phone: 860-253-3128

Jennifer Brown, Director of Workforce Development and Non-Credit Programs
Email: jennifer.brown@ctstate.edu
Phone: 860-253-3091

Contact the Three Rivers WDCE Office

Location: 574 New London Tpke., Norwich CT 06360, Room D111
Phone: 860-215-9028
Email: tr-wceinfo@trcc.commnet.edu

Contact the Tunxis WDCE Office

Location: 271 Scott Swamp Rd., Farmington CT 06032, 
Phone: 860-773-1443
Email: tx-continuing-ed@txcc.commnet.edu