The Cooperative Extension System (CES) is a part of the University of Connecticut College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. CES’s mission is education. 

Extension Educators bring research-based information to Connecticut citizens through educational programs, electronic media, newsletters, publications and responses to telephone inquiries. CES educators can provide staff training for agencies and community groups on selected topics.

Programs:

• Board Member training
• Strategic Plan Development
• Diversity Awareness
• Volunteer Management
• Leadership Development
• Family and Child Development information and training
• Birth Through Five news
• Keys to Great Care Giving
• Financial Management and Financial Literacy
• Basic Money Management Skills
• Identity Theft Prevention and Privacy Issues
• 4-H/Youth Development
• Workforce Readiness for Youth
• Youth Entrepreneurship
• Master Gardener Program

Other programs may be available throughout the state; please check the statewide database.