The HEART Home Health Aide Programs offers FREE full-time training for entry-level health care jobs where participants can gain immediate employment. Interested applicants should: Never have been certified or hired as a home health aide in Massachusetts or another state. Have an interest in working with the elderly or disabled in their homes Be interested in working in the healthcare field Be willing to participate in a training, employment, and research program Be willing t

This free 9-week training program is designed to help people get started in biotech careers. The program includes: Hands-on lab training Career coaching Exposure to the biotechnology industry $2000 stipend Additional Details: Meets Monday to Wednesday 9 AM to 2 PM Located at Just a Start in Cambridge LEARN MORE

The Mass Save® Clean Energy Pathways program is a full-time, paid, three-month internship. During those three months, interns work with local companies and develop skills in the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) industry or the weatherization field. These are two fast-growing industries in the energy efficiency sector. Successful completion of the internship could lead to full-time employment with the intern’s employer or with another energy company. LEARN MO

Learn a new trade and begin an interesting career in the clean energy industry. This is a growing field. What the program offers: Two weeks of hands-on technical training (basics in construction, carpentry, and building science); job skills training; career exploration in the building trades (stipends up to $1,000 upon meeting eligibility and participation requirements) Connection to employers and extended training opportunities Access to financial coaching plus individua

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. The classes will run from May 18 – August 6, 2026. To attend a testing session, contact IINE Admissions Specialist Andrea West at awest@iine.org.

** 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, ext

Community Work Services offers several different training programs, as well as other services. Some of the programs are oriented towards youth (minimum age 18), while others serve a broader range of ages: Job Readiness Training Clean Energy Tech Training Energy Infrastructure Training (with National Grid) Commerical Production Trianing Culinary Arts Training Hotel and Hospitality Training Commerical Cleaning Training Bridges to Employment Program Incarcerated Support For inf

X-cel Conservation Corps offers a variety of education programs as well as a Wastewater Operator's License program. The program includes instruction, an internship, and help with job placement. NOTE: You must be between age 18 and age 40 to do the program. Check with the organization about upcoming start dates. For more information and to apply, click HERE.

The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) offers a variety of interesting biotech programs that can lead to careers in the life sciences field. Check out the array of programs and program dates: P2 Cohort 1: Northeastern University's Biopharmaceutical Analysis Laboratory at Burlington: December 2, 2025 - February 5, 2026. Course 1C: Lab Skills P2 Cohort 2: Northeastern University's Biopharmaceutical Analysis Laboratory at Burlington: March 3 - April 23, 2026. Course 1B:

Goodwill's mission is to help people achieve independence through work. Each year, they serve thousands of people with job training programs, career advising, and assistance with job placement. In addition, as of January 1, 2025, the MassHire Boston Career Center on Harrison Avenue officially became the Goodwill Boston Career Center. Please explore the links below for futher information: H.E.L.P. : The 8-week Human Services Employment Ladder Program (HELP) provides train

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 ne

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

Lamplight Women's Literacy offers Pre-TEAS and TEAS Prep for Certified Nursing Assistants who are hoping to get into nursing school. They offer instruction in reading, writing, and math. Students must have at least an intermediate level of English. NOTE: The TEAS also includes a science test, and at the moment, Lamplight isn't providing that instruction. For more details on classes as well as contact information, click HERE. and/or contact Lisa at: lisa@lamplightliteracy.o