Extensive Choices for In-Demand Skills Training & Higher Education

New Milford, CT, is exceptional because of our people. They are highly skilled and educated because of their drive and the sheer density of nearby institutions. They are also engaged and productive because of our quality of life.

Connecticut Is:

  • 2nd best school system in the nation (Wallethub, 2023)
  • 3rd most educated workforce in the United States (Wallethub, 2021)
  • 3rd in the United States for adults with advanced degrees (U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 1Y, 2021)
  • Best community college system in the country (WalletHub, 2022)
  • 8th in the United States for workforce productivity (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2020)

Within a tight radius, education opportunities for workforce development abound. Connecticut and the surrounding states offer numerous educational choices. According to College Navigator, there are over 67 institutions of higher learning within a 50-mile radius of New Milford, CT, including universities, colleges, and community colleges. Thirty-eight of those reside within Connecticut’s borders. Expand that search to a 100-mile radius, with nearly 300 choices.