Jobs First Employment Services

JOBS FIRST EMPLOYMENT DIVISION

Our division oversees the Jobs First Employment Services (JFES) program, which helps people gain new job skills and find a job. The participants are people receiving Temporary Family Assistance who are referred to the program. They may qualify for a range of services, including job search help, adult basic education, GED preparation, English for speakers of other languages, on-the-job training, and occupational skills training.

Program Details

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How to Apply

The Jobs First Employment Services (JFES) program helps many of the people who are getting Temporary Family Assistance (TFA). You can apply for TFA by clicking on the link below. If the Department of Social Services decides you should get TFA, they will sign you up for the JFES program unless you can't work because of medical or other reasons.

Apply for TFA

Program Services and Resources

Employment Services

Common JFES employment services terms and what they mean.

Support Services

Common JFES support services terms and what they mean.

Benefits to employers

Earn federal tax credits for hiring specific types of candidates.

CT Individual Development Account (IDA) Program Certification

Learn more about how an Individual Development Account (IDA) Program Certification can help your community organization.

Related Resources

Employment and Training Administration

Learn more about the US Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration.

Administration for Children and Families

Additional resources for JFES participants, available through the Administration for Children and Families.

Annual Reports

2020 Annual Report

2019 Annual Report

2018 Annual Report

2017 Annual Report

TESTIMONIES AND PROGRAM REPORT

Hear how Kimia, Naomi, Chris, Julie Ann, and Ashley got the help they needed to achieve their goals and find good jobs.