Education & Employment Center Publications

Adults Returning to College — Answers the most frequently asked questions from adults returning to school.

Career Planning & Management Resources — Finding the right job involves exploring popular guides as well as reference books and websites. This pamphlet presents a comprehensive list of sources.

College Degree Accreditation — Lists sources for verifying the accreditation status of postsecondary programs and institutions, including private occupational schools, colleges and universities.

Course Search Websites — Lists websites for colleges, adult education offices and online degrees for young or adult students looking for credit or non-credit courses.

Financial Aid Resources — Financial websites for all students appear here, including interest-specific sites and community foundations.

Foreign Student Resources — This pamphlet contains information for international students pursuing a degree in the U.S., and students who wish to learn English or obtain a high school equivalency degree.

Health Occupation Training — A comprehensive list of Connecticut training programs in health fields.

Help for Dislocated Workers — Transition Centers and Regional Workforce Development Boards are listed as the first sources of help for workers who have lost their jobs.

Helpful Publications — A listing of pamphlets on popular topics.

Job Lines & Web Sites — Describes major websites to use in searching for employment.

Jump-Start Your College Education — Information on earning college credit while in high school, non-credit enrichment programs and academic prep programs to help high school students become familiar with college-level work and potential careers.

Life After High School — Designed for middle and high school students, this publication lists a variety of websites to use for planning for college, learning about college entrance exams, tips for study skills, applying to college online and financial aid resources. For those embarking on careers, it includes career/interest match sites, career exploration sites for middle and high school students, and career descriptions.

Parent College Prep — This checklist is designed to guide you and your college-bound student through the college application process.

Questions to Ask When Choosing A College — A variety of questions students and parents may want to explore with college admissions officers or while visiting college campuses.

Senior Citizen Tuition Waivers — Explains how seniors over age 62 may attend public colleges and universities tuition-free.

Standardized Test Websites — Lists the standardized tests required for admission to many specific fields in undergraduate and graduate study.

Starting a Small Business — Describes the many public agencies that help small businesses get off the ground.

Teach in Connecticut — Information for persons seeking to become certified teachers.

Toll-Free Numbers — Contains contact information for many state and community agencies serving veterans, students and consumers.

Veterans Tuition Waiver — Tuition is waived at two- and four-year public colleges for eligible veterans in Connecticut. This guide provides the criteria, lists the specific statutes and the colleges that will accept the Connecticut veteran's tuition waiver.