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 is hosting their next Orientation Workshop for Foreign-Trained Professionals on May 16, 2026 at Holyoke Community College. Future dates will be on July 28 (Lawrence), August 22 (Roxbury), October 3 (Springfield), and November 7 (Boston). African Bridge Network (ABN) is focused on connecting foreign-trained professionals with mentors, social service agencies, community leaders, training programs, and other immigrant professionals. Periodically, they also offer resource

Work Ready English (WRE) is a  free  12-week program that combines English language instruction with job placement assistance.  The program is designed for students who have a U.S. Passport or a Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) and  have work authorization in the US .  Highlights of the Program: 12 weeks of English language learning Employment support with one-on-one job placement assistance Supportive environment for career growth For more information, call 617-426-9492

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 gai

MassHire Downtown Boston and Roxbury Community College are hosting their spring Career Fair on Thursday, April 16th, 2026 . ** Connect with companies across a variety of industries, including education, banking, government, healthcare, hospitality, human services, and more. For additional details and to register, click HERE .

Check out ABN's Skilled Immigrant Certification Program ! The program is designed for skilled immigrants who already have work authorizations and plan to seek employment in Massachusetts. Program components include: Confirmation of work authorizations and degree equivalencies Strengthening English, digital, and project management skills Creating resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles Practicing job interview skills Working with career advisors Attending job fairs and n

PRE-APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING Key Info: Program is Free Includes hands-on experience with lab skills, math skills and job readiness. Classes also include the science of biotech; soft skills; computer skills; and English language (if needed). May lead to entry level biotech jobs or further training.  Most classes meet online. Only the lab skills class is in-person and will take place at Northeastern University in Boston. Classes are part-time for 10 weeks.  If interested, fil

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 a

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 understa

BEST Hospitality offers 2 trainings in the hospitality field . They also have connections to union jobs for those who successfully complete a program. In addition, they offer career coaching and assistance with job placement into union positions with Boston area hotels. The 2 trainings that BEST offers : A pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship program in hospitality and housekeeping . This training can lead to a union hotel housekeeping position in the Boston area. STARTS