Job Skills Training/Trades

Codman Square NDC Computer Learn Center

Phone: 

(617) 606-7078 or (617) 825-4224 ext.140 or (617) 825-4224 ext.142

Email: 

wash2clc@gmail.com

Website: 

wash2clc.weebly.com

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

Monday - 9am-3pm

Tuesday - 12pm-6pm

Wednesday - 12pm-6pm

Thursday - 12pm-6pm

Friday - 12pm-4:30pm

Mission: 

 

To empower the Washington Columbia
Apartment residents and surrounding
community members to achieve greater
personal success by accessing the
technological, educational, and
professional resources provided by the
Codman Square Neighborhood
Development Corporation Computer
Learning Center.

Location

Rear Entrance
108 Columbia Rd. United States
Dorchester, MA 02124
United States
Key Partners: 

Codman Square NDC

Key Programs Offered: 

 

*Basic Computer Skills Class (English)
*Basic Computer Skills Class (Spanish)
*College Writing Class
*Adult College Prep
*Intorduction to Microsoft Word
*Intorduction to Microsoft Excel
*Intorduction to Microsoft Powerpoint
*Walk in Employemnt Services
*Employment Training and Services(English)
*Employment Training and Services(Spanish)
*Open Access
 

 

Artists for Humanity

Phone: 

617.268.7620

Website: 

afhboston.org

Mission: 

 

 

 

 

Founded in 1991, Artists For Humanity’s mission is to bridge economic, racial and social divisions by providing under-resourced youth with the keys to self-sufficiency through paid employment in the arts.

At the heart of Artists for Humanity is the belief that skills equal power and opportunity. AFH has four goals, which provide urban teens with:

  • a safe meaningful place where they are respected for their contributions and develop mentoring relationships so important to teens;
  • an opportunity to have a voice through exhibitions, commercial services, and public presentations;
  • the respect and responsibility of paid employment that promotes self-esteem and financial accountability.  At AFH, young people learn entrepreneurship and get paid for their own creative production.
  • provide access to educational experiences and support that encourage academic achievement

Location

Artists For Humanity EpiCenter
100 West 2nd. Street
South Boston, MA 02127
United States
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

Artists For Humanity is all about bringing people together to share their talents in our community.

  • If you’re in middle school and want to explore and develop your artistic skills, get involved with us.
  • If you’re in high school and want to get paid for your creativity while doing meaningful work for real clients, get involved with us.
  • If you’re in college, and want to intern with us to better understand our methods of youth empowerment and arts entrepreneurship, get involved with us.
  • If you appreciate what we all accomplish together here at Artists For Humanity, get involved with us.
Created: 
09/13/2012

Local 2222: Electrical Workers Union

Phone: 

617-929-6000

Fax: 

Fax 617-929-6099

Email: 

ibew2222@ibew2222.org

Website: 

www.ibew2222.org

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

 

 

Location

IBEW Local 2222
1137 Washington Street
Dorchester, MA 02124
United States

Project Place

Phone: 

617.542.3740

Email: 
Mission: 

Project Place is a supportive community that promotes hope and opportunity for homeless and low-income individuals by providing the skills, education and resources to obtain stable employment and housing.

Location

1145 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02118
United States
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

Hire a Project Place graduate! Email hjassal@projectplace.org

Subscribe to the Project Place newsletter! Email newsletter@projectplace.org

Apply for employment or an internship: http://www.projectplace.org/jobs.html.

Volunteer: http://www.projectplace.org/volunteer.html.
 

Key Programs Offered: 

 

GateHouse

The top two floors of Project Place's six-story building are dedicated to GateHouse, 14 studio apartments for homeless individuals who are making transitions in their lives. Residences are permanent, affordable housing in a sober, supportive community. During their stay tenants have the option to utilize Project Place services and programs including our wraparound support services to address barriers in finding and obtaining employment and housing. Tenants have either graduated from a program or are currently enrolled in one, are committed to sobriety and pay one-third of their income for rent.

Betty's Place

Housed in the YWCA's Berkeley Street residence, Betty's Place is a transitional housing program that can accommodate up to 15 women at one time. Residents are provided with Project Place programming and supports while making the transition from the emergency shelter system to independent living. Betty's provides each resident with a room of her own in a safe, clean environment and two meals a day. Residents also receive our wraparound support services to address barriers in finding and obtaining employment and housing. The average length of stay is six months.

HomePlate

HomePlate is a food preparation and services training program. Participants in this program help to operate our pushcart in downtown Boston, fulfill catering requests for corporate and private clients and prepare breakfast and lunch for Project Place clients and staff daily. All food is prepared in our in-house commercial kitchen. Clients in this program are primed to transfer directly into the food service industry and also graduate with comprehensive customer service and money handling skills. They also receive our wraparound support services to address barriers in finding and obtaining employment and housing. 

Wraparound Support Services

All Project Place clients receive the wraparound support services to address the various barriers they may encounter in finding and obtaining employment and housing. A comprehensive, yet personalized approach is utilized with each client to ensure that services meet the individual's needs. These include: Case Management, Career Services, Computer Training, Educational Services, Alumni Services. Read more hereFor more information, contact: Kim Nuttall at 617.542.3740 or knuttall@projectplace.org.

Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP)

This new employment, placement and training program provides tailored services specific to veterans. In addition to traditional case management and support services, clients are assessed for veteran’s benefit eligibility, provided referrals for specific needs and given assistance in obtaining discharge papers (DD214).

Client Assistance Programs

- Danielle Fund: Named to honor the life and memory of Danielle Ontra, this fund was created to support clients and alumni who are making strides to live independently and are committed to their recovery. Clients may apply for funds to alleviate financial burdens up to $500, paid directly to the source (landlord, school, etc.). Included in the application process is identification of the need, developing a budget to manage future expenses and explanation of how compliance of goals aligns with agency mission.

- MicroLoan Fund: A new program of Project Place, our MicroLoan Fund offers small financial loans to assist graduates in overcoming temporary obstacles to successful housing, education and/or employment. In addition, it helps them to develop a positive credit history. A committee comprised of graduates, staff, board and bank representatives, review applications and work with applicants to finalize their request and develop a repayment plan.

- Paul White Empowerment Fund: Established by his family in memory of Paul White, a long time friend and supporter of Project Place. The fund will assist persons served by Project Place to advance their education and/or employment goals. Grants will be given to clients for:

Tuition for GED, certificate or post secondary education
Books or supplies for educational purposes
Clothing for employment interviews
Other education or employment purposes which meet the goal of the fund 

 

Social Enterprises

Project Place prides itself on the entrepreneurial approach we take to solving social challenges. To help facilitate change in our clients' lives we run three businesses that provide paid employment to those overcoming homelessness. Our businesses also create a revenue stream for the agency that contributes to 20% of our operating budget while providing our clients with the skills and work experience needed to gain employment.

  • Project Pepsi: a vending machine service business.
  • Clean Corners... Bright Hopes: a facilities and outdoor maintenance service.
  • HomePlate: a food services program, operating a pushcart in downtown Boston and offering catering to corporate and private clients. 
Created: 
05/18/2011

 

Project Place
1145 Washington Street 
Boston, MA 02118
617.542.3740 (p) 
617.542.3860 (f) 
info@projectplace.org

Contact Betty's Place:

Betty's Place 
40 Berkeley Street 
Boston, MA 02116 (p)
617.482.1126 (p)
617.482.7524 (f) 
info@projectplace.org 

MyDotTour

Mission: 

My Dot Tour is a project of the Fields Corner Collaborative (FCC). FCC is a group of non-profit organizations concerned with touting the history and architecture of Fields Corner for increased economic development and social capital, as well as with supporting and strengthening youth leadership skills. The organizations include: the Dorchester Environmental Health Coalition, Dorchester Historical Society, Fields Corner Main Street, Historic Boston Incorporated, and SCI Dorchester/Dotwell. The 2011 Tour coordinator is Kate Balug.

2010’s My Dot Tour established a walking tour route, map, and live walking tour created and presented by teen participants.

My Dot Tour 2011 is a new and improved version of the tour that will emphasize residents’ contributions and will feature expanded methods of disseminating tour content through cell phone technology and other media. FCC thanks the Boston Foundation for Architecture for contributing grant funding for the Tour.

What’s your Fields Corner story?

Key Partners: 

Dorchester Environmental Health Coalition, Dorchester Historical Society, Fields Corner Main Street, Historic Boston Incorporated, and SCI Dorchester/Dotwell

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

To contribute to or inquire about the tour, please contact mydottour [at] gmail.com.

Created: 
04/25/2011

The Center for Church and Prison

Phone: 

617-445-0400

Fax: 

617-445-0404

Mission: 

To collaborate with churches in providing resources for developing preventive structures and reintegration programs that will lead to decline in the recidivism rate especially for black men. To serve as a religious based information and educational center on prison and detention. To work with churches in facilitating the smooth re-entry of prisoners into the society from prisons, detentions and correctional facilities.

Location

516 Warren Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
United States
Created: 
02/03/2011

Boston Area Health Education Center (AHEC)

Phone: 

(617) 534-5258

Location

1 Shandon Road
Dorchester, MA 02124
United States
Key Programs Offered: 

The Youth to Health Careers Program: The Youth to Health Careers Program offers educational programs designed in such a way that a student can start in the 8th grade and continue through high school. Our model works because the teaching tools are designed by teens for teens. Four programs are offered: Introduction to Community Health and Health Careers Summer Enrichment Program Youth to Health Careers (Y2HC) Afterschool Program BAHEC Youth Advisory Board (YAB) Medical Interpreter Training Program Almost 30% of Boston residents were born outside of the United States and there are more than 140 different languages spoken in our neighborhoods. With the growing number of people in our city who speak a language other than English, there is an increasing demand for bilingual and bicultural interpreters in the healthcare setting. Two training options are available to meet the needs and capacity of the healthcare facility. 15-Hour Introductory Course 54-Hour Comprehensive Course

Also (or Previously) Known As...: 

BAHEC, AHEC

Created: 
01/26/2011

Boston Public Schools Adult Education

Phone: 

617-635-9300

Fax: 

617-635-9045

Location

Madison Park Complex
55 Malcolm X Boulevard
Roxbury 02120
United States
Key Programs Offered: 

Boston Central Adult High School:

  • open to adult students who want to complete high school diploma requirements
  • evening program at Madison Park Technical Vocational School
  • ADP/ESOL

Adult Diploma Program

  • open to adult students who demonstrate life-skill competencies
  • students earn a Boston Central Adult High School diploma
  • day and evening hours available at fifteen community sites

Adult Learning Center Family Literacy Program

  • open to adult students who want instruction in basic skills, English as a Second Language, or GED preparation classes
  • Family Literacy Program works to improve Boston Public School parents' academic and parenting skills
  • provides links between parents and schools, and brings parents and children together for common actitivies

GED Testing Information

  • registration materials, test sites and dates, and test preparation programs for the High School Equivalency Examination (G.E.D.)

Culinary Arts

  • Adult Education and Community Services (AECS) Culinary Arts Training Program

Facilities Maintenance

  • Adult Education and Community Services (AECS) Facilities Maintenance Training Program

Also (or Previously) Known As...: 

Boston Public Schools Department of Adult Education

Created: 
11/29/2011

Boston Public Schools Family Literacy Program Adult Learning Center

Phone: 

617-635-9300

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

This school-year program operates from September to June, 8:30 a.m. to 2:40 p.m.

Mission: 

The Family Literacy Program at the Adult Learning Center is committed to strengthening literacy in families and parenting skills of parents of children enrolled in the Boston Public Schools. When parents improve their own academic skills, they are better able to assist their children with school work. These adult students are encouraged to become advocates for their children. All courses are free of charge and include parenting skills and computer lab.

Location

Family Literacy Program at the Adult Learning Center
11A Charles Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
United States
Key Partners: 

Dorchester Adult Literacy Coalition

Key Programs Offered: 

Together, Now!: Parent and child learning activity program

Adult Basic Education: Classes to improve basic skills in reading, math and writing

English for Speakers of Other Languages: Speak, read and write better English

G.E.D. Exam Preparation: Earn a high school equivalency diploma.

Massachusetts Family Literacy Consortium: Resources for Programs statewide.

Also (or Previously) Known As...: 

Adult Learning Center Family Literacy Program; Family Literacy Program

Created: 
01/20/2011

Jewish Vocational Service (JVS)

Phone: 

(617) 399-3131 for general information

Mission: 

Empower individuals from diverse communities to find employment and build careers, and to partner with employers to hire, develop, and retain productive workforces. Founded in 1938, JVS delivers a broad range of educational and vocational services to over 20,000 clients annually to help them and their families reach financial independence.

Location

JVS Main Office
29 Winter St., Suite 500,
Boston, MA 02108
United States
Key Partners: 

Career Moves, CJP, Connections, Jewish Women's Career Network, Pensioner ESOL Program, Yesodot

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

For JVS Programs, see here. You can help JVS assist people as they gain education and skills for employment and job advancement. Volunteer opportunities are available at the JVS Downtown offices, as well as our satellite locations in Brighton, Brockton, East Boston, Hyde Park, and Roslindale. Mentoring Become a resource for people new to their careers. Experienced professionals can also provide targeted support to individuals seeking to develop their careers. Tutoring Provide individualized attention for students in any of our classes. Job Preparation and Search Assistance Help individuals with interview practice, on-line job research, and newspaper add searches. Support JVS Operations Provide JVS administrative offices with project support or help with one of our specialized programs. Current Volunteer Opportunities

Key Programs Offered: 

Job search training, educational testing, career counseling, skills training, English for Speakers of Other Languages, GED classes, Adult Basic Literacy and Adult Diploma Program instruction, support for entry-level workers, microenterprise training, and financial assistance.

Also (or Previously) Known As...: 

Jewish Vocational Services

Created: 
01/17/2011
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