There is a serious disconnect between the qualifications needed for employment in Greater Hartford and youth who are out of school and out of work. There is also a great difference in the number of youth either job ready or almost job ready in Hartford as compared to the rest of CT.

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Only 1 in 3 youth in Hartford is ready for work in comparison to 1 in 2 youth statewide in Connecticut.

Job Ready

  • High School Diploma
  • Working
  • Not Justice Involved

Almost Job Ready

  • No High School Diploma
  • High School Diploma but not in School or Working
  • Not Justice Involved

Not Job Ready

  • No High School Diploma
  • No Previous Work Experience
  • Justice Involved