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Yale University’s New Haven Hiring Initiative (NHHI) supports New Haven economic growth by connecting qualified, New Haven residents to open positions at the University. Get to know some of the individuals who found employment at Yale through NHHI programs.
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2012 | 2013 | 2015 | 2019 | Moving Forward |
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New Haven Board of Alderman established New Haven Works (NHW) | Yale University established New Haven Hiring Initiative | Agreement to hire 1,000 New Haven residents, 500 from the most affected neighborhoods | Establishment of new commitments focused on training and hiring | Develop employment pipelines tailored to hiring manager's needs |
With 14,000 faculty and staff, Yale is the largest private employer in New Haven and remains committed to hiring locally. More than 5,000 New Haven residents are Yale employees.
The University works with community partners and its union partners, Local 34 and Local 35 to create training and skills development programs that support employment opportunities at Yale.
Qualified candidates develop technical and customer service skills and relevant experience through the office assistant and other programs. Tuition assistance is available.
Yale’s NHHI provides rigorous technical and behavioral on-the-job training through a variety of experiences and job-rotation.
Yale invests in skills development by covering the cost to provide on-the-job training for newly hired employees.
Yale and Local 35 will create a cook’s apprentice program through Yale Dining and expand Yale Catering opportunities to local residents interested in food service jobs.
New Haven vocational and technical graduates gain experience towards achieving a licensed skilled trade through an apprenticeship with Yale’s Local 35 union.
For residents interested in becoming licensed plumbers, electricians, glaziers, and HVAC maintenance workers, Yale and Local 35 will provide opportunities to develop skills and learn the trade.
For residents interested in becoming painters, masons, or carpenters, Yale and Local 35 offer opportunities to gain experience and build skills in the trade.
Yale works with major campus contractors and vendors to obtain commitments for hiring local residents.