The MassHire Franklin Hampshire Career Center (MHFHCC) provides free GED (General Equivalency Diploma) and HiSET (High School Equivalency Test) preparation classes to anyone 16 and older who is not enrolled in public school. Administered by The Literacy Project and partnering with the MHFHCC, classes meet online or in person and run from September...
The MassHire North Central Career Centers (NCCC) provide employment and training services to job seekers in northern Worcester County and the surrounding area. MassHire NCCC supports and promotes workforce and economic development in the region through the delivery of quality employment, training and education services. Services for Job Seekers inc...
The Dress for Success Digital Literacy Coaching Program helps women who need assistance using, understanding, and accessing computers. IT professional volunteers work with clients one-on-one providing help regarding internet connectivity, computer programs, and employment-related internet use. To apply, get a referral from a local social service pr...
The MassHire Franklin Hampshire Career Center (MHFHCC) provides eligible job seekers access to a variety of programs to help with job searches and/ or to find funding for education and training opportunities. The federally funded Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Programs offer individualized career services to eligible job seekers w...
The Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) is a federally funded TRIO program that helps adults and high school seniors begin or continue their postsecondary education. EOC offers educational access services to low-income individuals and potential college students. While the majority of EOC’s clients seek financial aid assistance, other services ava...
Holyoke Community College (HCC) offers Free Job Training programs that lead directly to jobs in a variety of industries. Industries to choose from include Culinary, Healthcare, Hospitality, Medical Interpreting, Education, Real Estate, and more. Certain classes are available for those fluent in English and those still learning English. Visit the HC...
STCC’s Hampden Prep Program prepares adults for the workforce by strengthening their computer and job readiness skills. Hampden Prep is an appropriate course to take before STCC’s Transition to College or High School Equivalency courses. For more information about this program, call (413) 755-4300 and leave a message. A staff member will reach out ...
Harmon Personnel Services combines high-quality commercial staffing services with the social mission of helping people with low incomes move out of poverty. As an Alternative Staffing Organization (ASO), Harmon Personnel focuses on helping employers, job seekers and the community by providing a screening process which emphasizes skills-matching and...
The MassHire Franklin Hampshire Career Center (MHFHCC) provides information and helps to administer Hiring and Training Incentives for employers, through programs such as: Federal Bonding Program - hiring individuals from target populations supports your business growth through insurance policies and tax credits. Federal Bonding Demonstration G...
Job Corps at the Westover Job Corps Center, offers a no-cost education and career technical training program administered by the Department of Labor that helps young people ages 16 to 24 improve the quality of their lives through career technical and academic training. The Job Corps program is authorized by Title I-C of the Workforce Innovation and...
Viability’s Job Training and Placement Programs (JTPP) are state of the art programs for people with disabilities that have been recognized nationwide and have received multiple best practice awards. Trainees participate in a nine-week, industry specific training program onsite at the host employer. Successful trainees are eligible for hire by the ...
The Dress for Success Margaret Fitzgerald Mentor Program pairs participants with a professional mentor who commits to volunteering as a mentor. The mentor acts as a coach, working on goals the mentee and mentor set together such as resume writing, interview skills, time management, networking, etiquette, ethics, and much more. This program is a ful...
The Dress for Success Professional Women’s Group is a group for employed Dress for Success women who come together monthly to share both learning and support. Each meeting includes a guest speaker who provides insights on advancing in both a career and in life, and a variety of other topics. This program is exclusively for women who have completed ...
The Secure Jobs Initiative offers a 4-8 week program with classes, workshops, and one-on-one support for unemployed individuals who are ready for their next step. Workshops include work readiness training, job placement assistance, job coaching, and financial literacy. The Secure Jobs Initiative supports people who are: In Emergency Shelter placem...
The Springfield Adult Learning Center (SALC) offers free classes for adults to study for a High School Degree (HiSet or GED) as well as computer skills and English as a Second Language (ESOL). To learn more, see the Springfield Technical Community College website listed below. To apply, complete the application form on the STCC website below, then ...
The Stone Soup Culinary Institute is a free program that teaches participants a variety of culinary skills to prepare them for different types of cooking positions in the food service industry. The Culinary Institiute is open to all applicants with a focus on students who are currently in recovery, formerly incarcerated, people living in poverty wh...
The Dress for Success Suiting Program provides professional clothing to help women find and keep professional work. Once a job interview is scheduled, obtain a referral from a local social service agency (library, recovery program, financial education program, adult education program, etc.) or call (413) 732-8179 to schedule a referral interview wi...
The Vocational Rehabilitation Division (VR) of the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) helps people with disabilities get and keep a job. Vocational Rehabilitation helps people with physical, psychiatric, and learning disabilities face the challenges of the modern workplace. This may include identifying job goals based on your interests a...
The WIOA Out-of-School program is designed to help participants earn their high school equivalency while also increasing their workforce readiness. This program provides adult education classes three times per week, case management services for every student, teaches students the skills needed for employment and independent living, provides stipend...
The Greenfield Community College Train / Workforce Development program offers many career training classes in a wide range of subjects. Available classes include manufacturing, business, healthcare, early education, languages, outdoor education, and more! Scholarships are available to help pay for classes, and other financial assistance is availabl...
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