THE MISSION
The mission of Career Resources is to be a transformative leader in workforce development, providing comprehensive, innovative, and practical solutions for employers and jobseekers by strengthening communities through the dignity of work.
Founded in 1995 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Career Resources serves communities across the state with a comprehensive array of workforce development services. Programs support youth and adults, many with significant barriers to employment, in obtaining the skills needed to enter the workforce and build a career pathway to economic self-sufficiency.
Over the past 30 years, Career Resources has refined its model to supplement traditional workforce training with case management, career coaching, basic needs support, barrier mitigation, referrals to mental health and wellness, housing support and other services to keep clients on their pathway to steady employment and financial stability. Its workforce development portfolio includes the American Job Centers in the Southwest and Northwest regions and serves individuals from over a third of Connecticut.
INVESTING IN SECOND CHANCES
Since co-founding the Bridgeport Reentry Roundtable in 2007, Career Resources has been recognized as a leader in reentry services. Through the operation of multiple work release and second chance programs, the launch of Entry Point Staffing in 2020 and the Bridgeport Reentry Welcome Center in 2022, Career Resources continues to lead efforts to support individuals impacted by the justice system.
