ConnCAT

ConnCAT ConnCAT’s mission is to inspire, motivate, and prepare youth and adults for educational and career advancement, through after-school arts, and job training.

Established in New Haven in 2011, the Connecticut Center for Arts and Technology, ConnCAT, is a post-secondary career training hub committed to connecting a world-class facility and resources to local need. Currently ConnCAT provides market-relevant job training and placement services to under and unemployed adults and multimedia arts education to under-achieving youth from low-income families. Co

nnCAT draws its inspiration from the workforce development philosophy of Manchester Bidwell Corporation, a nationally accredited and state licensed adult career training institution with roots in Pittsburgh. Lifelong community leader and MacArthur Fellow Bill Strickland founded the Corporation in 1972 with the conviction that environments shapes lives. His simple yet effective approach has been successfully replicated in under-served urban geographies nationwide; including Cleveland, Cincinnati, Boston, and San Francisco. ConnCAT applies the building blocks of the Strickland model—aesthetic space, creative education, supportive staff—to a New Haven context.Drawing upon local talent and deep community relations, ConnCAT has quickly established itself as a place that helps people at the margins of New Haven’s economy find meaningful andrewarding career pathways. At the heart of ConnCAT’s vision is creating a unique learning environment: one that inspires hope, innovation, creativity and excellence, and that elevates individuals’ expectations of themselves and others.

ConnCAT/ConnCORP Construction Training Academy application is now open. Classes fill up quickly. Apply now at link in bi...
09/01/2026

ConnCAT/ConnCORP Construction Training Academy application is now open. Classes fill up quickly. Apply now at link in bio or scan the QR code on flyer.

08/31/2026
ConnCAT is excited to receive the Career Pathways for Economic Mobility at First HAVEN in Dixwell grant from our friends...
08/28/2026

ConnCAT is excited to receive the Career Pathways for Economic Mobility at First HAVEN in Dixwell grant from our friends at Liberty Bank. This investment will allow ConnCAT to advance our proven workforce pathways through our expansion to First HAVEN, increasing access to high-wage credentials and creating greater opportunities for long-term economic mobility.

Tony Rossley and Damaris Garcia Quintana from Liberty Bank presented the check to Steve Driffin, Director of Programs, Stephanie Barnes, Director of Advancement, and Opal Harmon, Chief Administrative Officer.

08/16/2026

ConnCAT is a proud sponsor of this beautiful community event five years strong! Congratulations to TheBreed ENT and Black Wall Street Festival

08/15/2026

BLACK WALL STREET FESTIVAL | COMMUNITY REMINDER

Black Wall Street Festival is a celebration of community, culture, entrepreneurship, legacy, and Black excellence.

As we come together this Saturday, we ask everyone to help us maintain a safe, welcoming, and family-friendly environment for our vendors, entrepreneurs, families, youth, partners, and guests.

We have zero tolerance for fighting, threats, harassment, disruptive behavior, or disrespect toward others.

Come ready to shop Black, support local businesses, celebrate our culture, connect with community, and circulate the Black dollar.

Let’s protect the energy.
Let’s protect the community.
Let’s honor the legacy.

Black Wall Street Festival 2026
Community. Culture. Legacy.

Address

150 Dixwell Avenue
New Haven, CT
06511

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+2038239823

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