What does the connecticut junior republic do? The Connecticut Junior Republic’s Cable Academic and Vocational Education Center provides highly inpidualized regular, special, vocational and alternative education programs for boys from communities throughout Connecticut. Prev Next CJR serves young people from throughout Connecticut in 11 locations across the state.What is the junior republic? Established in 1904 as a residential program for boys in Litchfield, Connecticut, the Junior Republic now helps approximately 1,500 girls, boys and families annually. Established in 1904 as a residential program for boys in Litchfield, Connecticut, the Junior Republic now helps approximately 1,500 girls, boys and families annually.Where does cccjr serve young people? CJR serves young people from throughout Connecticut in 11 locations across the state. During 2018-19, young people served represented 87 of Connecticut's 169 cities and towns and one town from Massachusetts. Prev Next