Our Mission

Developing Connecticut's Workforce
“…A self-sufficient workforce that can confidently compete in today’s changing global marketplace”

The mission of The WorkPlace is to develop a well-educated, well-trained, and self-sufficient workforce that can confidently compete in today’s changing global marketplace. Essential to our mission is the creation of a seamless, coordinated system of education, training and employment.

  • Customer centered
  • Easily accessible
  • Meeting the needs of employers
  • Assisting people in retraining and returning to the workforce
  • Empowering those who face barriers to employment
  • Receiving a high level of commitment and collaboration from business, education, government and community agencies including economic development, employment and training, as well as human services
  • Operating by well-defined goals and performance standards