Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board (NRWIB)
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The NRWIB’s goal is to develop and maintain a highly-skilled workforce which promotes and sustains a healthy economy and business growth in Northwest Connecticut. The NRWIB provides training for workers across all sectors, focusing on high-demand industries. Our regional job centers are conveniently located in Waterbury, Danbury and Torrington.
Source: 1Fortune 500, 2026. 2U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 1Y, 2024—released Sep 2025. 3WalletHub, 2026. 4WalletHub, 2026. 5U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2025; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics State and Area Employment, 2025; AdvanceCT calculations.
Key Facts
#3
highest percentage of adults with graduate or professional degrees2
#3
best community college system in the country3
#4
most educated workforce4
#6
most productive workforce5