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Connecticut: scholarships, apprenticeships and free training

Free college, apprenticeship doors, free training and scholarships for Connecticut residents. 3 listings, each with its source and last-verified date (Oct 17, 2026). Types here: Apprenticeship, Free college, Free training.

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CareerConneCT (free or low-cost job training)

State of Connecticut

Free or low-cost training for people 16+ who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. and are unemployed or underemployed (part-time, temporary, unstable and career-change workers may qualify). You register, complete a skills inventory within seven days, then work with a career coach.

Who it is for (as stated)
16+; authorized to work; unemployed or underemployed (as stated).
Cost or award (as stated)
Free or low cost (as stated)
Deadline or timing
Ongoing registration.

Source: https://portal.ct.gov/careerconnect/knowledge-base/articles/careerconnect-program-faqs/eligibility---who-is-eligible-for-careerconnect
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Connecticut Office of Apprenticeship Training

Connecticut Department of Labor

State office supporting paid registered apprenticeships that combine on-the-job work and classroom instruction, with a portable credential at completion.

Who it is for (as stated)
Varies by sponsor.
Cost or award (as stated)
Paid (as described)
Deadline or timing
Each sponsor sets its own dates.

Source: https://portal.ct.gov/dol/divisions/apprenticeships
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Mary Ann Handley Award (formerly PACT): debt-free tuition at CT State Community College

CT State Community College

Covers the gap between your federal and state grants and tuition plus mandatory fees at CT State Community College. First-come, first-served funding, not income-based, and not available for summer term. Applies to the first 72 earned credit hours.

Who it is for (as stated)
Connecticut resident; high school graduate (GED and homeschool count); first attended college in Fall 2020 or later; 6+ credits a semester in a degree or credit-bearing certificate; FAFSA.
Cost or award (as stated)
Tuition and mandatory fees gap covered while funds last (as stated)
Deadline or timing
CT's student aid page says apply by July 15 for priority; later applicants can still apply, especially for spring, while funds last.

Source: https://ctstate.edu/free-tuition
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