Jobs and Employment

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• Employment and Day Services

  The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) offers a variety of services for individuals, families, providers, employers, case managers and DDS Staff. Find frequently asked questions about the services, a library of presentations, brochures and helpful links.

  Agency: Department of Developmental Services

• Real Estate Education and Exam Information

  Aspiring real estate brokers, salespersons, and appraisers can find education and exam information that includes schools and course listings, continuing education requirements, exam services, and more.

  Agency: Department of Consumer Protection

• Employment Discrimination

  File an employment discrimination complaint, CHRO regional offices and contact information. Employment Discrimination

  Agency: Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities

• Vocational Goals

  Bureau of Education Services for the Blind (BESB) offers development of individualized plans for employment to address vocational goals. Vocational Goals

  Agency: Department of Aging and Disability Services

• The Vocational Rehabilitation Program

  The goal of the Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Program is to assist individuals with significant physical and mental disabilities to prepare for, obtain and maintain employment. Through the provision of individualized services, persons with disabilities who are eligible for vocational rehabilitation are supported in planning for and achieving their job goals.

  Agency: Department of Aging and Disability Services

• School-to-Work Transition

  Teens and young adults with disabilities nearing high school graduation can sign up for the Bureau of Rehabilitation Services' (BRS) School-to-Work Transition program to develop the work and personal skills they need to be successful in a job.

  Agency: Department of Aging and Disability Services

• Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind

  The primary goal of Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind (BESB's) Vocational Rehabilitation Division is to help legally blind adults obtain independence through employment.

  Agency: Department of Aging and Disability Services

• Statewide Rehabilitation Council (SRC)

  Statewide Rehabilitation Council (SRC) collaborates with the Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS) to provide consumers with disabilities the necessary training and job supports to find and maintain employment.

  Agency: Department of Aging and Disability Services

• Employment and Your Disability Benefits

  If you receive disability cash or medical benefits (such as Social Security Disability Insurance, Supplemental Security Income, State Supplement, Medicare and/or Medicaid), you may qualify for disability benefits that allow you to work and still receive benefits. 

  Agency: Department of Aging and Disability Services

• Teachers’ Retirement Board

  The Teachers' Retirement Board is a provider of pension benefits and offers educator's easily accessible, timely and accurate retirement information and services.

  Agency: Teachers Retirement Board

• Workers’ Compensation Commission

  The Workers' Compensation Commission (WCC) administers the workers' compensation laws of the State of Connecticut with the ultimate goal of ensuring that workers injured on the job receive prompt payment of lost work time benefits and attendant medical expenses. 

  Agency: Workers' Compensation Commission

• Career Services for Veterans

  Organizations offering career services for veterans.

  Agency: Department of Labor

• Claimant's Guide to Unemployment Insurance - 5 Options Available on the TeleBenefits Line

  A guide to using the TeleBenefits Line, which explains the five options that are available during the call.

  Agency: Department of Labor

• Connecticut Career Fairs

  Keep up to date on career fairs being offered across the state and find out what companies are attending different fairs.

  Agency: Department of Labor

• Connecticut Department of Labor Tax and Benefits System

  Access the Department of Labor's Unemployment Benefits online system. Unemployment insurance claim system tutorials can be found.

  Agency: Department of Labor