Middlesex Youth Development

Preparing Young Adults for the Future

The Middlesex Youth Development Services (MYCDS) is designed to empower youth ages 16-24 who are not currently in school to make a successful transition to adulthood through work placement opportunities.

MYCDS offers Middlesex and New Haven County youth an opportunity to participate in free classes at CT Middlesex.  We offer Nursing Aide, Phlebotomy Technician, Security Guard, Pharmacy Tech, Veterinary Tech, Patient Care Tech, Central Sterile Processing, Manufacturing, and Paraeducator certifications.

To Apply

Interview with a CRT program coordinator and take a reading and math test.

Call 860-347-4465 to set up an initial meeting. Referrals are accepted all year. Income limits apply.

Young adults must:

• Be 16 to 24 years old
• Live in Middlesex or New Haven County
• Meet income limits
• Have not attended school for at least the most recent school quarter

Bring the following paperwork to your meeting:

• Photo ID
• Social Security card
• Birth certificate
• Proof of residency
• 2 pay stubs, if worked in the last 6 months provide last 2 pay stubs
• Copy of high school diploma or drop-out letter