The mission of STRIVE-New Haven is to prepare, train, place and support Greater
New Haven residents in securing employment, and to demonstrate the impact that
attitudinal training and post-placement support have on successful long-term
employment. Click here to learn more, and for a list of our upcoming workshop dates, scroll to the bottom of this page.
... in the words of our graduates. Read through their testimonials here.
You can also now support us on facebook. Join the STRIVE-New Haven cause by clicking here. Become a fan here.
Our latest newsletter can be found here. Once again thanks to David Cradle for all the help!
STRIVE has been a proud community partner of the
United Way of Greater New Haven for the past three years, and once again, through
their generosity STRIVE will be able to conduct another collaborative
program with the New Haven Board of Education's Head Start Program. An article on our first Head Start program: here. Thank you, everyone at the United way for Greater New Haven, for your continued support!
The Workforce Alliance has been a supporter of STRIVE's since we opened our doors in 2000. Their support continues into 2010 with their recent contract with STRIVE for ten slots in the STRIVE program for young offenders. STRIVE is excited to continue working with the Workforce Alliance, to help the youth in our community get to work!
The NewAlliance Foundation has once again invested in STRIVE to support the unemployed population in Greater New Haven.Despite the current economic downturn, the Foundation has stepped up for a fourth year with financial support for the organization. STRIVE would like to put out a big thank you to Kim A. Healey, and everyone at the NewAlliance Foundation for their continued faith and support in our organization.
The Walmart Foundation has decided to make STRIVE a community parter through their State Giving Program. Walmart has seen the need for STRIVE's services in the community, and will be making a huge difference in the New Haven community with their $25,000 financial donation for the 2009-2010 fiscal year.
21st century here we come! STRIVE-New Haven is now able to accept donations directly online through PayPal. You don't even need a paypal account to donate. If you would like the opportunity to have a lasting impact on the New Haven community by helping people go to work, donate now.
The New Haven Independent recently wrote a nice piece on STRIVE's latest collaborative effort with the VA Connecticut Healthcare System. Check it out here.
STRIVE will be once again running their own VITA site in 2010. Check our VITA section of the web page for more info as tax time gets closer!
Career Gear is up and running! More information on Career Gear, click here.
Interested in becoming a Career Gear partner agency? Contact Sharon Newkirk at sharon@strivenewhaven.com or 203 777-1720.
STRIVE has a surplus of mens clothing, and is in need of professional womens clothing.If you have any new, or gently used, clothing you would like to donate (tax deductible!) please contact Sharon Newkirk at 203 777-1720 or sharon@strivenewhaven.com.
We are in and operational in our new offices! New address:
STRIVE-New Haven, Inc. 746 Chapel Street - Suite #301 New Haven, CT 06510
Our phone number hasn't changed, still 203-777-1720. We are open Monday through Friday from 9-5, stop in sometime and see our new home!
Investing in STRIVE makes sense, check out our 2007-2008 fiscal year Return on Investment here.
One percent of the total labor force in City of New Haven has gone to work as a result of STRIVE-New Haven. Not bad for an 8 person agency.
No online applications here! If you would like to apply for the next STRIVE class, please stop in to our offices located at 746 Chapel Street, Suite 301, New Haven, CT 06510 to fill out an application.
Please bring your photo ID, you will need it to get into the building.
For more information, please contact us at 203.777.1720 or info@strivenewhaven.com
To begin a workshop, you must apply by the Friday before the start date.
Graduations are held off-site at partner organizations and agencies, and are open to the friends/family of the graduates, as well as individuals who may be interested in the program. Cycle 92 Starts: June 15th Graduates: July 3rd
Cycle 93 - Collaborative program with the Veteran's Administration Starts: July 6th Graduates: July 31st
Cycle 94 Starts: August 17th Graduates: September 4th Cycle 95 Starts: September 21sh Graduates: October 9th
Cycle 95 - Collaborative with New Haven Board of Education's Head Start Program Starts: October 19th Graduates: November 13th
STRIVE has been a proud community partner of the
United Way of Greater New Haven for the past three years, and once again, through
their generosity STRIVE will be able to conduct another collaborative
program with the New Haven Board of Education's Head Start Program. An article on our first Head Start program: 
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STRIVE will be once again running their own VITA site in 2010. Check our VITA section of the web page for more info as tax time gets closer!
We are in and operational in our new offices! New address:
