PER SCHOLAS is a national non-profit organization that offers tuition-free tech career training . Learners receive hands-on learning, personalized mentorship, and industry-recognized certifications, all at no cost. The organization also offers access to career coaches who assist with professional development. This includes mock interviews and resume assistance. In addition, graduates benefit from job connections through a wide network of alumni and employer partners across

Bridges to College programs help people who want to go to college, but who need to improve their academic skills. These programs also help students fill out college and finanical aid applications, as well as make decisions about how college connects to the career paths that they hope to pursue. In the Boston area: JVS offers a 19 or 23-week program, depending on your area of focus. For more information, contact JVS at 617-399-3131. Cambridge Community Learning Center off

These 9-month programs start each September and are FREE . They're appropriate for people who are changing careers or just getting started with a career. REQUIREMENTS : Have a high school diploma or equivalent from any country Low to low-moderate income (not higher) Be a MA resident and able to work in the USA Be able to come to class 5 days a week, 5 hours a day Advanced level of English PLEASE NOTE : Programs are primarily for Metro North residents, with priority given to

Hebrew Senior Life, with generous support from the Lunder Foundation, has established the Lunder CareForce Institute in order to train new healthcare workers and support them in their careers. Their next program will start early in 2026 and offers a 5-week, full-time training, to include: Instruction from experienced teachers A state-approved curriculum Preparation for a state exam Immediate employment at either the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center in Roslindale or Dedham (if

Find work in restaurants, hotels, catering establishments, nursing homes, and hospitals New England Culinary Arts Training (NECAT) prepares people for jobs in the culinary arts field. They're focused on providing opportunities to adults who have faced obstacles to gainful employment, and they strongly believe in and advocate for "diversity, equity, and inclusion". NECAT has four training program cohorts -- one is at their main location on Bradston Street in Boston; one is

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. LEA

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 indivi

The SHINE program trains people for careers in solar energy . The program is free and participants receive a stipend while they're participating. It requires 450 hours of training over the course of 13 weeks, and no prior experience is needed. Participants must be able to life 50 pounds; speak fluent English; climb a ladder; and have a total household income of less than $77,000. NOTE: Preference will be be given to people who live in Roxbury, Dorchester, Mattapan, or H

Roxbury Community College offers the following programs: Allied Health Programs: *Medical Assistant Training *CNA Training *Phlebotomy Training Smart Building Technology Training, including: *Building Science *Energy Auditing *Blueprint Reading *Introduction to Drones Professional Skills Programs, including: *IT *Grant Writing *Introduction to Computers *Real Estate Pre-Licensing *Financial Management for Entrepreneurs *Pharmacy Technician *Master of Cannabis For more inform

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. For more information and to apply, click HERE .

MassBioEd is supporting recruitment for Northeastern's PathmakerBio Lab Skills Course . This is a FREE 8-week course that also offers up to $3000 towards travel and other costs. The next program runs from 12/2/25 to 2/6/26. Some program components: Introduction to laboratory practices, covering vital skills like safety, quality systems, and hands-on techniques e.g. pipetting, chromatography, and aseptic procedures. Career search support, including resume writing and intervie

Please feel free to email cwd@rcc.mass.edu or call 857-701-1557 for more information.

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 en

Are you good with your hands and technical challenges? National Grid, the electric and gas company that is widely used in MA, has an Energy Infrastructure Academy that offers a hands-on 8-week training program. Completion of the program could lead to an entry or mid-level union job with National Grid . **You must be at least 18 years old, have a GED or equivalent, and a driver's license. For questions, contact Rosane Batista at  robatista@cwsne.org

Discover the Google Career Certificate program, offered in partnership with Boston Public Library and Grow with Google . Get started on your Tech career! Introduction Gain access to career possibilities with the Google Career Certificate program. Prepare for interesting positions in various fields, including cybersecurity, data analytics, digital marketing, IT support, project management, UX design, IT automation with Python, and business intelligence. High Quality Program

YMCA OF GREATER BOSTON'S EDUCATION AND TRAINING BRANCH OFFERS A FEW DIFFERENT TRAINING PROGRAMS: 1) Property Management Certification 2) Culinary Arts Program 3) Early Childhood Education Academy 4) Medical Office Employment Program Details about all of these programs can be found HERE .

The City of Boston periodically recruits people who are committed to caring for Boston's youngest learners. These programs are appropriate for current educators as well as for people who are interested in becoming certified or licensed as an educator. There are 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 Degre

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: Solar Technician Training Commerical Production Trianing Culinary Arts Training Hotel and Hospitality Training Commerical Cleaning Training For information and to apply for trainings, call 617-720-2233. To read more about Community Work Services trainings, click HERE .

Millenium Training Institute offers primarily free training opportunities in the allied health field . Specifically, they focus on trainings for Clinicial Medical Assistant and Medical Administrative Assistant positions. Each program runs for about 4 months and requires at least an intermedicate level of English. In addition, they also have a Business Services Administration program and a PC Network Support Specialist program. They operate out of Woburn and Milton/Dorc

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 tr