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

THIS IS A TUITION FREE PROGRAM! One of the things that biotechnology companies do is research effective therapies for rare as well as more common diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. A biotechnology Associates degree through Franklin Cummings will give you a foundation in the science at the core of the biotech industry as well as laboratory training and hand-on internships. You will learn: Biotechnology Laboratory Techniques Scientific Communication Skills Bi

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 SNAP P

City Academy prepares trainees for jobs as Emergency Medical Technicians and jobs requiring a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and/or Hoisting License within the City of Boston. >> These City jobs pay above Boston's Living Wage and offer health benefits, union membership, and opportunities for pay increases. >> CDL classes begins in June and EMT classes begin in August. For important details, click HERE.

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 Cam

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. Programs offer 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 you pass the state exam) Continued help

The English for Immigrant Entrepreneurs program combines English language instruction with the teaching of business-related skills. Students learn about marketing, customer service, loans, licenses, area resources, budgeting, creating websites, and supervising employees. In addition, they learn the English vocabulary related to these topics. For more information, please visit the English for New Bostonians WEBSITE.

MassReconnect can help you earn a degree or certificate for free through its `15 public community colleges: "If you are 25 or older, MassReconnect will pay for all your tuition and fees and will provide you with an allowance to cover your books and supplies. All you have to do is apply to your local community college and complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Student Aid)." MORE INFORMATION HERE

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

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

Cambridge Community Learning Center's Career Connections Program is focused on helping people find and prepare for career training programs that harmonize with their interests, skills, and backgrounds. Current program runs from January to June. The program helps participants: improve their English and math skills explore career training options work one-on-one with an advisor apply for training programs. Classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Most cla

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/Dorcheste

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

The WinnCompanies Maintenance Apprenticeship Program is a 12-month career development opportunity that combines on-the-job training with expert instruction from The Peterson School and WinnCompanies. The program offers full-time roles as maintenance technicians and great employee benefits. Curriculum The Winn program covers and provides hands-on training in many essential areas, including electrical systems, refrigeration, boilers, heating and air conditioning systems, lands

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 Programs Ge

The Ready, Set, Service! (Customer Service) Training Program prepares students to work in a variety of customer service jobs. Beyond learning customer service skills, students are supported in the job readiness / job search process. Part of the program is done online and part of it is done in person at IINE's Boston location. Sessions meet Monday through Friday. Must have at least an intermediate level of English to do the program (SPL 3). For Information, contact: info@

World Education Services offers helpful booklets on career pathways to a variety of professional jobs in the USA. You can download these booklets from their website. The various careers covered include: Law Dentistry Allied Health Information Technology (IT) Pharmacy Architecture Accounting Engineering Teaching Nursing If you want to read or download the booklets, click on the link below and scroll down to "National Career Pathways Resources". ACCESS BOOKLETS HERE