The HEART Home Health Aide Program offers FREE full-time training for entry-level health care jobs where participants can gain immediate employment.  Zoom info sessions on Tuesdays at 9:30 am and Thursdays at 4:00 pm. 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 pa

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

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 workshops where immigrant professionals can meet representatives from a variety of area agencies and organizations. Some of the topics discussed at these workshops: How to find a job and build a career in the US Job application tips and creati

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

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 n

Check for upcoming start dates. 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 on weekday mornings.  If inte

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 a

Are you hoping for a career in the Construction Union Trades? If so, join Building Pathway's free pre-apprenticeship training program. Upcoming Cycles : February 18, 2026, to May 28, 2026, meets 3 nights a week from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM and on Saturdays from 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM.  March 2, 2026, to April 17, 2026, meets Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Please register for an Information Session HERE (attending an information session is mandatory). This program offers

JOB TRAININGS 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, and Quincy College. In addition, some of the trainings are remote. CHECK TO SEE IF THERE ARE

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 Learning Center (CCLC) website: The Early Childhood Education Career Training Program provides entry level training and job experience to people interes

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 understa

Community Serving's Teaching Kitchen program is a paid, 12-week training program with hands-on classes from Monday through Thursday, from 8:45am to 4pm. Teaching Kitchen staff support students with on-the-job training, Servsafe certification, resume and interview prep, and transition into permanent employment in a professional kitchen.   Check website for more details .

Are you interested in a career related to the life sciences? MassBioEd offers trainings that will enable you to become a Biomanufacturing Technician , Laboratory Support Specialist, or Clinical Trial Associate . Often, people working in the Biotech field have a role in projects that are focused on developing medications used to treat cancer and other significant diseases. The MassBioEd website states: “These programs will enable individuals to obtain foundational knowledge

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 18 weeks of English instruction and a job search/placement class. Contac

Found in Translation, based in Dorchester, offers a free "Language Access Program" for low income, bilingual women. The Language Access Fellowship is a program that integrates medical interpreter certificate training, wraparound support geared towards employment, and career advancement opportunities . Applications are open from September 17 through October 31, 2025 , and the training will run from JANUARY TO JUNE 2026. Apply as soon as possible in order to be considered.

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. NEXT S

NEW OPPORTUNITY THROUGH ABN: ABN, in collaboration with UMass Lowell and the Massachusetts Broadband Institute, is launching a  six-week AI Literacy Training.   This training is designed to empower immigrant job seekers with the knowledge and skills to use AI tools responsibly and effectively for career advancement. Participants will learn how to harness Generative AI technologies to: Enhance job search strategies Optimize resumes Prepare for interviews Explore career option

WEATHERIZATION : Next class starts November 10 Weatherization teaches how to make buildings safer and more energy efficient. It is one of American's fastest growing industries. AACA's weatherization training is a two-week, free program that is followed by "guaranteed job placement". It also offers training bonuses to everyone who successfully completes the program. For more information go to the AACA site . BUILDING ENERGY EFFICIENT MAINTENANCE SKILLS (BEEMS): Next cl

Overview : Cambridge Community Learning Center (CCLC) offers FREE Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training programs for intermediate and high level ESOL learners. Sessions run each year from February to June and September to January. 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, Winc

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 S