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Unemployment Office Locations

Connecticut Unemployment Offices

Connecticut's 19 unemployment and career center offices serve 17 towns in a small, densely populated state long anchored by insurance and financial-services employment, alongside a defense and aerospace manufacturing base that includes submarine and jet-engine production. Manufacturing job losses over recent decades have hit some smaller mill towns harder than the Hartford and Stamford corridors. Browse the city list below to find yours.

How to File for Unemployment in Connecticut

Step-by-step filing instructions and what you'll need to apply.

Check Your Unemployment Claim Status in Connecticut

See what your claim status means and how to check it online or by phone.

Connecticut Unemployment Offices by City

Cities with one office show its address and hours directly below. Cities with more show a link to see every office.

OSC

Americas Job Center Ansonia

Career Center

4 Fourth Stree

Ansonia, CT 06401

☎ 203-397-6647

Monday -Friday 8:30AM - 4:30PM

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✓ UI Filing Assistance by Phone ✓ UI Filing Assistance Online ✓ UI Filing Assistance from Staff ✓ File Unemployment Insurance Claim ✓ Start Your Own Business Guidance ✓ Improve Job Skills ✓ Job Skills Training ✓ Interview Preparation ✓ Job Openings ✓ Resume Help ✓ Post Your Resume
OSC

Bridgeport American Job Center

Career Center

2 Lafayette Square GPS use: 350 Fairfield Avenue

Bridgeport, CT 06604

☎ 203-455-2700

TTY: 203-455-2714

Fax: 203-455-2780

Monday - Friday, 8:00a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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AFF

Danielson American Job Center

Affiliate Office

562 Westcott Road

Danielson, CT 06239

☎ 860-774-4077

TTY: 860-412-7034

Fax: 860-774-4082

Mon, Wed & Thur 8:30am-4pm; Tues 8:30am-6pm; Fri 8:30am-3pm

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Derby

2 locations

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AFF

American Job Center Enfield

Affiliate Office

170 Elm Street Inside of Asmuntuck Community College

Enfield, CT 06082

☎ 860-745-8097

TTY: 860-741-4299

Fax: 860-745-7376

8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday-Friday

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OSC

Hamden American Job Center

Career Center

37 Marne Street

Hamden, CT 06514

☎ 203-859-3200

TTY: 203-859-3313

Fax: 203-859-3120

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday-Friday

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Hartford

2 locations

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AFF

American Job Center Middletown

Affiliate Office

272 South Main Street

Middletown, CT 06457

☎ 860-347-7691

Fax: 860-788-2214

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday

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✓ File Unemployment Insurance Claim ✓ Start Your Own Business Guidance ✓ Improve Job Skills ✓ Job Skills Training ✓ Interview Preparation ✓ Job Openings ✓ Resume Help ✓ Post Your Resume
AFF

American Job Center New Britain

Affiliate Office

260 Lafayette Street

New Britain, CT 06053

☎ 860-899-3500

Fax: 860-826-6019

Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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AFF

American Job Center Stamford

Affiliate Office

141 Franklin Street 2nd Floor

Stamford, CT 06901

☎ 203-353-1702

Fax: 203-353-4302

Monday - Friday, 8:30am -4:00pm

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AFF

American Job Center Torrington

Affiliate Office

59 Field St.

Torrington, CT 06790

☎ 860-496-3500

TTY: 860-496-6090

Fax: 860-496-3510

8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday-Friday

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OSC

American Job Center Montville

Career Center

601 Norwich New London Turnpike Suite 1

Uncasville, CT 06382

☎ 860-848-5922

TTY: 860-439-7414

Fax: 860-848-5220

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.

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✓ UI Filing Assistance by Phone ✓ UI Filing Assistance Online ✓ UI Filing Assistance from Staff ✓ Start Your Own Business Guidance ✓ Improve Job Skills ✓ Job Skills Training ✓ Interview Preparation ✓ Job Openings ✓ Resume Help ✓ Post Your Resume
OSC

American Job Center Waterbury

Career Center

249 Thomaston Avenue

Waterbury, CT 06702

☎ 203-437-3380

TTY: 203-437-3394

Fax: 203-437-3290

8:00-4:30, Monday-Friday

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✓ UI Filing Assistance by Phone ✓ UI Filing Assistance Online ✓ UI Filing Assistance from Staff ✓ Job Skills Training
AFF

American Job Center East

Affiliate Office

1320 Main Street

Willimantic, CT 06226

☎ 860-450-7603

TTY: 860-645-3164

Fax: 860-456-9407

Monday-Friday, 8:30am- 4:30pm

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Helpful Guides

How Unemployment Benefits Work

A plain-English overview of how the joint federal-state unemployment insurance system works, from filing your first claim to your last payment.

What to Do After Losing Your Job: A Step-by-Step Checklist

The first two weeks after a layoff matter most. Here is the order to tackle unemployment benefits, health insurance, and your budget.