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.
STRIVE-New Haven is sad to report
the passing Wayne H., STRIVE graduate of cycle 93, who passed away on July
17, 2010. Wayne proudly served our country during Vietnam as a staff sergeant
in the United States Marine Corps. He and his family are in the thoughts and
prayers of all of the STRIVE family.
STRIVE is currently enrolling for our 104th workshop - last day to apply is Thursday / August 5th. Call us today at 203 777-1720 for more information!
In the last year, we have seen a 40% reduction in our staff as well as our funding, with a 77% increase in our clients. We need individual donors now more than ever. Please think about donating today. Need a reason why? Read some testimonials from our graduates here, it's easy. Then click here to donate. Every little bit helps the New Haven community get back to work.
... in the words of our graduates. Updated for Cycle 102 - 06/25/2010. Read through their testimonials here.
Want to support STRIVE, and your caffeine addiction at the same time? Head on down down to Blue State Coffee (84 Wall Street in New Haven), and you can vote for STRIVE after picking up a great cup of coffee.
Blue State donates 5% of sales to local, progressive causes voted on by their customers. From now until the end of May, you can vote for STRIVE!
Scroll to the bottom to check them out!
The 2009 tax season OVER!
A big thank you to all the volunteers and supporters including: The City of New Haven, Junta for Progressive Action, The Spanish American Merchants Association, The New Haven Free Public Library, The Dixwell-Yale Community Learning Center, and Yale University!!!
Check back in late 2009 / early 2010 for info on the New Haven Economic Security Coalition's sites and times for the 2010 tax season!
One in every 20 members of the City of New Haven's labor force has applied for our program.
Former offenders completing the STRIVE program experience a 8% re-arrest rate, compared to a 50% state wide average.
STRIVE graduates on average make 37% more than minimum wage.
You can also now support us on facebook. Become a fan here.
Career Gear New Haven is fully operational! For more information on Career Gear, click here.
Interested in becoming a Career Gear partner agency? Contact STRIVE at info@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 Raven Holmes at 203 777-1720 or raven@strivenewhaven.com.
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 103 - Collaborative with the Veteran's Administration Starts: July 12th Graduates: August 6th
Cycle 104 Starts: August 9th Graduates: August 27th
Cycle 105 Starts: September 13th Graduates: October 1st
Cycle 106 Starts: October 18th Graduates: November 5th
Cycle 107 Starts: November 18th Graduates: December 10th
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 
Want to support STRIVE, and your caffeine addiction at the same time? Head on down down to 
The 2009 tax season OVER!
