For some people, working as a dental assistant is a career in and of itself. For others, it's a great first step towards working at more advanced jobs in the dental field. It's a hands-on job that requires interacting with patients; preparing patient-area work stations; assisting dentists; processing xrays; scheduling appointments; and organizing information. There are several paths to becoming a dental assistant, and four different levels of possible training . All pat

Sign up for the Boston Residents Jobs Bank if you are interested in working for a city-funded project in the CONSTRUCTION FIELD . Once you sign up, you will get notifications about construction-related jobs, as well as pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship training programs.

Many Community Colleges in Massachusetts offer degree and certificate programs in a variety of fields, including healthcare, IT, Accounting, Hospitality Management, and others . Some programs are free through the MassReconnect and Bunker Hill Community College R3 programs. For more information on these opportunities at 3 area community colleges, see the links below: Bunker Hill Community College Middlesex Community College MassBay Community College MassReconnect R3

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 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

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

Operation ABLE, founded in 1982, provides computer skills and medical office skills trainings to help job seekers gain employment. In addition, they provide career coaching and advising , job search support , and a variety of other services. PLEASE VISIT THEIR WEBSITE OR CAll 617-542-4180 FOR MORE INFORMATION AND UPCOMING START DATES.