Read about Boston area programs (some free) offering credentialing for Childhood Development Associates (CDA); CDA Renewals; Lead Teacher Certifications; Director's Certifications; Associates Degrees; Bachelor's Degrees; and Master's Degrees. Applicants who earn credentials through these programs must commit to working in an early childhood program in Boston for 2-3 years. Boston residency is not required. For more information, visit the City of Boston's website

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 & FILL OUT AN INQUIRY FORM

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

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.

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 October 3 in Springfield and November 7 in Boston. 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 bu

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

Community Work Services operates a Trades Ready Program that runs for 9 weeks. Check for upcoming start date. 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 sti

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. OVERVIEW: Cohort 4: Applications Open Through August 26 CMC Specialist, September 14 – November 6, 2026 Location: Zoom and Northeastern University’s Biopharmaceutical Analysis Training Laboratory (BATL) in Burlington Remote: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs 3:30pm – 6pm In-Person: Friday, Oct. 9, 9a-5p & Thursday, Nov. 5, 9a-5p Cohort 5: B

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 gain

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. 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. Courses offered: Pre-TEAS Skill Prep (Part I) for Certified Nursing Assistants​ Pre-TEAS Skill Prep (Part II) for Certified Nursing Assistants​ English TEAS Test Prep for Cer

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 Cummings Institute of Technology JVS Boston Madison Park Technical Vocational High School Quincy College UMass Memorial Health ** In addition, some of the trainings are remote or

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. Fall 2026 - 2027 Schedule, Part Time Remote Pre-Course: Nov 23 - Dec 13, 2026 Live classes: Jan 4 - Jun 26, 2027 Mon-Wed 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM EST Saturday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM EST Check the website for details. 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 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:

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 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

Medical Interpreters are in demand and they provide a very essential service to both patients and medical practitioners. Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) offers a 10-week Medical Interpreter Program in collaboration with Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH). The program seeks people who are fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarine Chinese, Arabic, and/or Haitian Creole (as well as English). Program Overview In collaboration with BWH, the program includes: 60 hours of remo

Found in Translation, based in Dorchester, may still be accepting applications for its free Language Access Fellowship Program. APPLY HERE This program combines: medical interpreter certificate training support services career advancement opportunities ** Overall, the program aims to enable women to succeed in the medical interpreting profession. For questions, call 617-284-6529 or email info@found-in-translation.org

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 JANU

For about 60 years, El Centro has been offering support services, adult education, and workforce development trainings to low-income immigrants in the Boston area. In the workforce development arena, they offer some exciting opportunites both in IT and health: IT/Cybersecurity Training: El Centro, in partnership with Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology, offers a comprehensive 2-semester, 15-credit IT/Cybersecurity program. The program is hybrid, divided bet