Tech Talent Development

With growing demand for specific STEM skills, grants for talent program seek to provide more inclusive access to good careers, support and retain the companies that want to hire them, and equip more residents with the skills to be technical founders themselves.

Bioscience Workforce Skills

Since 2000, over 70% of New Haven’s patents have been in biochemistry, fueling new companies that are growing rapidly and looking for research talent. Informed by industry hiring needs, programs prepare residents with professional skills for entry-level positions at biotechnology companies.

software workforce skills

With over 25% growth in software developer jobs projected over the next 10 years, companies face a current and impending shortage of technical talent. For residents, software engineering is a growing, high-paying field with few resume requirements beyond the skills to do the work.

inclusive computer skills education

Gaps in software education start early, with racially unequal access to computer ownership and home internet. Programs provide exposure and access to technology skills through introductory coding courses at our libraries, software youth workshops, and digital literacy programs.

Bioscience Workforce Skills

SCSU BioPath: Professional Skills

Developing industry skills at the undergraduate level, 64 students completed paid lab research experiences and 393 student were prepared to take those roles in the future by training on industry biotech instruments that CTNext funding put in classrooms at five area colleges.

BioPath Skills Institute: New Partners

Launched in 2021, the Skills Institute creates new non-credit bioscience bootcamps for area students and adults interested in the bioscience industry, with a new partnership with New Haven Works for adults seeking employment or transitioning careers.

Software Workforce Skills

District Arts and Education

District Arts and Education has graduated 44 students from their full-stack developer program with an average starting salary of $72,000. In 2022, new programs offer 4-6 month pathways to entry-level software careers with support from the Workforce Alliance.

New Gateway Tech Certificates

64 students have completed Gateway’s six-month tech certificate pilot program (a 100% completion rate). Both certificate programs continue as regular course offerings, with scholarship support from other funders.

ITXpress @ DCI Resources

20 students completed their ITXpress credentials at DCI Resources, with graduates securing roles as Web Developer, IT Help Desk, and Cybersecurity positions.

Inclusive Computer Skills Education

mobile csp

115 youth have participated in SCSU Computer Science Principles weekend bootcamps. And after 2019’s CS Education bill, CS professional development has been offered to 65 public educators.

Computer Skills Sponsorships

Supported programs included Girls Who Code chapters at library branches, a virtual Learn to Code series, youth instructional tablets, and a Tech4Teens virtual summer camp.