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 .

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

Medical Interpreters are in demand, they provide a very essential service, and it's a profession where starting wages range between $17.00 and $20.00 per hour. Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) offers a FREE 10-week Medical Interpreter Program in collaboration with Brigham and Women's Hospital. The program seeks people who are fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarine Chinese, Arabic, and/or Haitian Creole (as well as English). There are 18 seats available in the progr

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

Found in Translation, based in Dorchester, offers a free Language Access Program for low income, bilingual women. The program includes medical interpreter certificate training, supplemental support geared towards finding employment, and career advancement opportunities . The current training started in January and will run until JUNE 2026. Check with Found in Translation about subsequent trainings. For questions about the program, call 617-284-6529 or email info@found-in

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 b

The Asian American Civic Association has an Employment Center that tries to link job seekers with employers, and also assists people looking for job training. This is not only open to AACA students, but to other job seekers in Massachusetts. For more information, please contact Chulan Huang at chuang@aaca-boston.org or employment@aaca-boston.org  or call (617) 426-9492 ext. 278 / 617-426-9492 ext. 209 . You can also read about the Center and fill out a form by clicking H

The ABN Career Advising Services Program provides career development support to skilled immigrant professionals. The objective is to help skilled immigrants use their credentials to build meaningful and well-paying careers in Massachusetts. Services provided by the Career Advising Program: Career exploration Resume & cover letter writing Job search and applications Networking & Informational Interviews Interview Preparation All skilled immigrants in Massachusetts are eligib

WEATHERIZATION : Check for May 2026 start date: 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): Check

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

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

MassHire Career Centers provide employment and training information for both employers and people looking for jobs. Click here to see the main page of their website. That page offers a variety of helpful links for things like finding a career center in your area; signing up for a career center seminar; finding a job through JobQuest; financial aid resources, etc. One of the most helpful pages on their site is the one that helps clients locate a career center in the area wh

Check out this State of MA resource page on Finding a Job . Topics covered include: Apprenticeships Career Services Civil Service Jobs MassHire Professional Training and Career Development Government Internships For more information, click HERE .

MassBioEd's Career Coaching Program is designed to support Massachusetts residents who are just beginning their journey into the life sciences and biotech fields. There are many different types of careers in the life sciences / biotech . For example: Laboratory Support Specialists  clean, disinfect, and maintain operating equipment; prepare chemical solutions; and assist with analytical testing. Clinical Trial Associates  help oversee drug trials.  They may assist with tes

YMCA OF GREATER BOSTON'S EDUCATION AND TRAINING BRANCH OFFERS FOUR DIFFERENT TRAINING PROGRAMS: 1) Property Management Certification (starts April 6, 2026: Edward Jackson, ejackson@ymcaboston.org ) 2) Culinary Arts Program (started winter 2026: Camille Chase De La Paz, cchasedelapaz@ymcaboston.org ) 3) Early Childhood Education Academy (starts spring 2026: Maureen Augenstern-Dane, maugensterndane@ymcaboston.org ) 4) Medical Office Employment Program (starts April 6, 2026,

Boston Public Library (BPL) offers career services that include one-on-one resume review, interview support, online resources, and career development events. You can book a 30-minute job help appointment at the main branch in Copley Square, as well as at many other BPL locations. This would be a great way to get started! You can also directly explore a variety of resources on their website. BPL WEBSITE

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

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

The Kirstein Business Library & Innovation Center (KBLIC) at BPL offers a variety of information online as well as opportunities to set up an appointment with a SCORE Boston volunteer or with a pro bono (free) attorney. For more information about these resources and appointment options, please explore THIS PAGE .

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

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

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

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