Read about Boston area programs (some free) offering credentialing for Childhood Development Associates (CDA); CDA Renewals; Lead Teacher Certifications; Director's Certifications; Associates Degrees; Bachelor's Degrees; and Master's Degrees. Applicants who earn credentials through these programs must commit to working in an early childhood program in Boston for 2-3 years. Boston residency is not required. For more information, visit the City of Boston's website

IT'S IMPORTANT TO KNOW YOUR RIGHTS! The Office of Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued the following notices about immigrant and migrant worker rights. The notices are in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Haitian Creole. Please read the information and for more details, visit the OSHA site.

** ABN will host their next Orientation Workshops for Foreign-Trained Professionals on October 3 in Springfield and November 7 in Boston. Per ABN: " The purpose of this workshop is to connect foreign-trained professionals with the resources they need to grow personally and professionally. At these workshops, participants can connect with local service providers, employers, fellow professionals, and more." Some of the topics discussed at the workshops: How to find a job and bu

English 2 Employment: There are two English 2 Employment programs at JVS Boston -- Rapid and Career Advancement. These programs help refugees and immigrants (who are authorized to work in the United States) improve their English in order to maximize finding a job and grow in their careers. Overview of English 2 Employment: Rapid Program duration varies based on individuals' goals and progress Free employment-oriented English classes Expert career coaching for job searches a

Community Work Services operates a Trades Ready Program that runs for 9 weeks. Check for upcoming start date. Trades Ready is an intensive training that prepares participants for entry-level employment in construction and related trades. Sessions meet Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 3 PM. The program includes classroom instruction, lab experience, safety certification, and job readiness training. Participants will earn their OSHA 30 and NCCER Core certifications. A sti

The Immigrant Professionals Fellowship is a training and work-placement program targeting foreign-trained professionals for the healthcare and research fields. The program is available to skilled immigrants residing in the Greater Boston and Metro North areas. The Fellowship provides 8 weeks of upskilled training and 6 weeks of workforce readiness training. After that, people are placed into paid fellowships within fast-paced work environments. This enables trainees to gain

Are you an internationally trained physician who would like to re-enter the medical field in Massachusetts? That had always seemed like an almost impossible dream to fulfill. But on November 20, 2024, Governor Maura Healy signed the Physician Pathway Act (PPA) into law. That act creates a viable 3-year pathway to licensure. From the ABN site: Steps to Licensure Eligible internationally-trained physicians (ITPs) can get a 1-year limited license to work under a mentor at a

JVS JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS JVS has job training programs for many different career paths. These programs are of varying lengths, have different start dates, and take place at several different locations (depending on the program). The LOCATIONS are: 41 Berkeley Street/Boston ArLab Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology JVS Boston Madison Park Technical Vocational High School Quincy College UMass Memorial Health ** In addition, some of the trainings are remote or

Are you an internationally educated nurse seeking to pursue your nursing career in Massachusetts? Don't let licensing challenges hold you back. The Boston Welcome Back Center at Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) can assist you in a variety of ways. They provide dedicated Education Case Managers who will support you with: Evaluating your nursing credentials Preparing for English exams Preparing for licensure exams Obtaining your Massachusetts nursing license BHCC understan

INFORMATION FROM JVS: What is Transitions to Work(TTW)? TTW is a 1-year program beginning with an internship (unpaid) followed by job development and job placement services. This means that you will learn skills to help search for, accept, and keep a job. >> To be in TTW you must have the interest and commitment to getting a paid job. The program starts with a 6 or 7 week internship: The first week is an orientation and the next 5 or 6 weeks you intern in one department with