STRIVE-New Haven, Inc. conducts employability skills training workshops that assist job seekers in obtaining and maintaining employment. The STRIVE program is a three week, 105 hour workshop designed to better prepare people to market themselves, close the deal at the interview, and successfully transition back to work. STRIVE-New Haven began operation in September of 2000, and is an affiliate of STRIVE New York, and a network of STRIVE sites located in 17 cities throughout the country, as well as Israel and the United Kingdom. The STRIVE model focuses on attitude and soft skills development to assist job seekers in their quest for employment. Graduates of the program earn lifetime job placement assistance, as well as access to supportive services advocacy. STRIVE maintains a 75% job placement rate for its graduates, proving the effectiveness of the training model and service delivery.

STRIVE-New Haven is currently in its eighth year of operation. More than 860 New Haven area residents have graduated from the program, and greater than 650 of these graduates have been placed into employment. STRIVE graduates maintain a 70% job retention rate after two years.

No online applications here! If you would like to apply for the next STRIVE class, please stop in to our offices located at 904 Howard Avenue, 2nd Floor, New Haven, CT 06519 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 take place at 11:00am, and are open to the friends/family of the graduates, as well as individuals who may be interested in the program.


Cycle 83
Starts: July 14th
Graduates: August 1st

Cycle 84
Starts: August 18th
Graduates: September 5th

Cycle 85
Starts: September 22nd
Graduates: October 10th

Cycle 86
Starts: October 27th
Graduates: November 14th

Cycle 87
Starts: December 1st
Graduates: December 19th