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 July 28, 2026 at Northern Essex Community College (click HERE). Future dates will be on 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 resourc

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

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 JUNE

CHECK WITH BCNC FOR UPCOMING START DATES. From BCNC: "The STEP into Healthcare (Skills Training for Entry-level Positions in Healthcare) Program is a free training for intermediate-advanced English language learners seeking full-time entry-level employment in the healthcare industry. This program is held in partnership with Tufts Medicine, Beth Israel Lahey Health, the City of Boston Mayor’s Office of Workforce Development, MassHire Metro North Workforce Board and is a SNAP P

Hebrew Senior Life, with generous support from the Lunder Foundation, has established the Lunder CareForce Institute in order to train new healthcare workers and support them in their careers. Their next program offers a 5-week, full-time training, to include: Instruction from experienced teachers A state-approved curriculum Preparation for a state exam Immediate employment at either the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center in Roslindale or Dedham (if you pass the state exam) Cont

Check out this State of MA resource page on Finding a Job. Topics covered include: Apprenticeships Career Services Civil Service Jobs MassHire Professional Training and Career Development Government Internships For more information, click HERE.

YMCA OF GREATER BOSTON'S EDUCATION AND TRAINING BRANCH OFFERS FOUR DIFFERENT TRAINING PROGRAMS: 1) Property Management Certification (June 29 to Sept 4, 2026: Contact Edward Jackson, ejackson@ymcaboston.org) 2) Culinary Arts Program (check with Camille Chase De La Paz, cchasedelapaz@ymcaboston.org) 3) Early Childhood Education Academy (check with Maureen Augenstern-Dane, maugensterndane@ymcaboston.org) 4) Medical Office Employment Program (June 29 to Sept 4, Contact Ruby Basi

Join the International Institute of New England's (IINE) FREE 10-week Pre-CNA program to prepare for a career in healthcare. Students will learn healthcare vocabulary, digital literacy, and receive assistance with CNA enrollment and job placement in the healthcare industry. Students will also be provided with a Chromebook. Current program will end on August 6, 2026. To attend a testing session, contact IINE Admissions Specialist Andrea West at awest@iine.org.

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, ext