CONNTAC Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) is a federally-funded program that provides free educational counseling and career planning services to individuals throughout Connecticut.
Locations and Representatives
A central office and ten satellite sites comprise the EOC. Below is a list of the EOC representatives:
| Office | EOC Representative |
|---|---|
| Norwalk/Stamford/Central Office, New Haven, Bridgeport | DeShayla Shelley, Assistant Director |
| Farmington/New Britain/Middletown/Meriden | Erica Coleman, Lead Educational Counseling Coordinator |
| Hartford/Enfield | Tomeka Williams, Educational Counselor |
| Manchester/East Hartford/Danielson/Willimantic | Tomeka Williams, Educational Counselor |
| Waterbury | Shanon Taunton, Educational Counselor |
Contact Information for MCC
Tomeka Williams
Phone: 860-906-5073
Individuals Served
- Adults
- Disabled Individuals
- Dislocated Workers
- Dropouts
- GED Holders
- High School Seniors
- Inmates / Ex-Offenders
- Veterans
Services Provided
- Application fee waivers
- Financial aid workshops
- Group counseling
- Coordination of college and career fairs
- Career planning
- College referral
- College tutorial
Applicant Eligibility
- U.S. citizen living in Connecticut who is interested in post-secondary education and/or career training
- U.S. citizen living in Connecticut who demonstrates financial, academic, cultural or social need
Note: Eligibility is determined by the EOC Counselor
The CONNTAC EOC Counselor:
- Identifies and recruits eligible clients
- Provides academic counseling
- Guides career decision-making
- Suggests college referrals and effects placement
- Guides clients to financial aid resources
- Conducts follow-up interaction with all applicants
Application Process
- EOC counselor meets with individuals to describe EOC services
- CONNTAC application is given to those interested in receiving EOC services
- Application must be completed, sign and returned to EOC counselor with supporting documents
- Appointments are scheduled for individual counseling sessions