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

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

Cambridge Community Learning Center's 17-week Career Connections Program is focused on helping people find and prepare for career training programs that connect with their interests, skills, and backgrounds. ** The next program starts in January 2027. There will be information sessions about the program in the fall of 2026. Sign up for an Information Session now and they will contact you once session dates are scheduled. The program helps participants: improve their Engl

** ABN will host their next Orientation Workshops for Foreign-Trained Professionals on November 7 at the Boston Public Library / Copley. 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 bui

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

ABN's HERS Rater Apprenticeship Program is a 16-month workforce development program designed to prepare internationally trained professionals for careers in home energy efficiency and building performance. This program is designed for people with backgrounds in engineering, building science, energy modeling, and quality assurance. ABN is now accepting applications. Learn more here, or contact Maddy Crudele at maddy@africanbn.org for additional information.

The next Community Work Services Trades Ready Program runs for 9 weeks and starts on November 2nd. 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 stipend of up

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

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

The Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs offers two programs for people who are interested in working as certified Homemakers or Personal Care Homemakers. They are free to residents of Massachusetts. Homemakers help with shopping, cooking, laundry, and cleaning tasks. Personal Care Homemakers help with bathing, dressing, hair care, and assisting clients to get around. Most frequently, people in these jobs work with the elderly. The Homemaker course is done entire

CAREER ADVANCEMENT FOR PROFESSIONALS (CAP): This is an advanced level English program designed for immigrants with college degrees and professional backgrounds from their home countries who want to pursue similar careers here. The program requires: High Intermediate or Advanced English A college degree A Legal Work Authorization A PC/Laptop with camera and microphone NOTE: This is a free program with two 18-week cycles of English instruction and a job search/placement clas

ABN offers both in-person and virtual free AI training for immigrant job seekers. This training is designed to empower immigrant job seekers with the knowledge and skills to use AI tools responsibly and effectively for career advancement. Upcoming Training Dates: In-Person Training in Cambridge: ABN and the Cambridge Public Library are offering free, in-person AI training classes for job seekers. This training is designed to empower job seekers with the knowledge and skills t

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 Path to Work program." Helpful facts This

City Academy prepares trainees for jobs as Emergency Medical Technicians as well as jobs requiring a Commercial Driver’s License and/or Hoisting License within the City of Boston. >> Programs are offered several times per year. >> These jobs pay above Boston's Living Wage and offer health benefits, union membership, and opportunities for pay increases. >> The next EMT training will begin in December 2026. Completion offers the potential for jobs with Boston EMS (Emergency M