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.

St Mark Community Education Program, in collaboration with Cambridge Savings Bank, periodically offers free online small business workshops. The workshops are taught by Mr. Eddy Desir, an AVP Financial Education Specialist with an area of expertise in Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Each workshop includes the following 4 sessions: improving and managing cash flow marketing strategies the importance of credit why financing is critical These sessions are designed for peo

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, 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

Are you hoping for a career in the Construction Union Trades? If so, join Building Pathway's free pre-apprenticeship training program. Fill out an Information Form by May. You'll then receive an update about registering for a mandatory June or July Information Session. The Building Pathways program offers a great opportunity to gain industry knowledge; hands-on training; and compete for union apprenticeship openings. You'll go through 200+ hours of free training with class

FOR UPCOMING TRANSITIONS TO WORK TRAININGS, CHECK THE SPRING/SUMMER PORTIONS OF THE FLYER AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE. The flyer also provides relevant CONTACT INFORMATION. OTHER 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

RECRUITING NOW!! SIGN UP HERE FOR MORE DETAILS AND TO REGISTER FOR AN INFORMATION SESSION. SESSIONS WILL BE HELD IN MAY, JUNE, JULY, OR AUGUST. Overview: This program is available to residents of the following towns: Arlington, Belmont, Burlington, Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Medford, Melrose, North Reading, Reading, Revere, Somerville, Stoneham, Wakefield, Watertown, Wilmington, Winchester, Winthrop and Woburn. Program details from the Cambridge Community Learni

CodeSquad is a non-profit organization that trains adults from Boston's urban centers to become talented software developers. This is a great professional field to enter! Requires an advanced level of English. Check the website for details and upcoming training schedules. Fill out an Interest Form HERE.

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

BEST offers wonderful training programs in the hospitality field with connections to union jobs for those who successfully complete the programs. They also offer career coaching. Consult the flyer below for details:

The Center for Working Families offers a variety of FREE financial services coaching, focusing on topics like: Credit Building Budgeting Identity Theft Protection Retirement Planning Preparing to Buy a Home They also offer FREE employment coaching on the following topics: Resume Writing Cover Letter Writing Interviewing Skills For more information on financial coaching services, and to make an appointment, click HERE. For information on Employment coaching, click HERE and the

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