This training track prepares residents for jobs that require a CDL license for potential placement in various City departments. It includes:

Commercial Production Training Program Training includes order fulfillment; folding, sealing, sorting, bundling; small parts packaging, and inventory control/warehousing. Participants are trained in workplace safety, food processing equipment/tasks, and mail tasks, including shipping and receiving.

Training lasts 4 months and is part time (average of up to 15 instruction hours a week). Program schedule includes evening instruction on weekdays (Mondays and Thursdays), and instruction on every other Saturday. 

Join waitlist to be notified of next program start dates HERE

Facilities Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship 18 month program for young people aged 18-24 consists of classroom instruction and on-the-job training that leads to a sustainable career as a Facilities Maintenance Technician. Apprentices learn basic plumbing, electrical, and mechanical skills, cleaning and preventative maintenance, pest management, landscaping, and occupational health and safety while they are employed full time with an employer sponsor. Participants also earn 8 college credits that can be applied towards a Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management,

MTW blends workforce training, youth development, deliberate transition planning, and individual and systems-level advocacy to prepare young people (primarily homeless youth and young people at risk of homelessness) for future education, employment, and self-sufficiency.

YMCA Early Childhood Education Academy Exciting new opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful impact! The YMCA of Greater Boston is launching a unique Early Childhood Apprenticeship Program for individuals to grow their career in the joyful and rewarding field of early childhood education. Individuals enrolled in the Early Childhood Apprenticeship Program will get paid to gain early childhood education teacher credentials. Apprentices will get paid for 150 hours of learning and instruction, participate in at least 2,000 hours of on-the-job training, and they will be paired with a mentor teacher. Graduates will receive priority consideration for teaching positions at the YMCA of Greater Boston and other partner agencies.

Early Childhood Education Training provides a stipend, full-time job placement, and customized training to prepare you to launch your career in childhood education All interested parties must attend Info Session for information on training start dates

Creative Studio jobs for teens Artists For Humanity (AFH) provides an amazing opportunity for Boston teens (ages 14-18 years) to work in one of our seven creative studios—3D Design, Animation, Creative Tech, Graphic Design, Painting, Photography, and Video Production!

Property Management Certification The YMCA Training Inc is offering a free in-person learning experience to help participants gain the skills to be successful in the property management field. This 10-week program prepares trainees for property management administrative careers. Participants will learn Property Management terminology, resident customer service best practices, rent calculations and housing recertification processes. Trainees will also have opportunities for on-site learning and job shadow at local property management locations. The curriculum and instruction will prepare trainees to complete the 3-day Certified Professional of Occupancy Training and Certification exam administered by New England Affordable Housing Management Association. At the end of the program, trainees will be connected to property management employers for further job shadow and options for full time work rotations.

Train to become an Animal Care Technician and help hospitals and medical facilities conduct groundbreaking medical research

The Commercial Cleaning Program Participants in the Commercial Cleaning Program learn about universal precautions; management of safety data sheets; Industry-standard cleaning techniques, and waxing, stripping, buffing, and stain removal. Students in the program use all Green Seal™ certified cleaning products.

Phone number: (617) 720-2233

ESOL for Customer Service Free training for intermediate English language learners seeking full-time entry-level employment in the customer service industry. Applications accepted year-round. 

MJE’s transitional employment program provides job skills training in administration for non-profits, health care, and academia. Primarily serving low-income residents in Dorchester, Roxbury, and Mattapan, MJE offers trauma-informed case management and supportive services for individuals struggling with the impacts of violence. See calendar for workshops and registration info: https://mothersforjusticeandequality.org/calendar/

BTR combines a yearlong classroom apprenticeship with targeted master’s level coursework to provide you with the hands-on experience, feedback, evaluation and ongoing post-graduate support critical to a successful career in teaching. During the Residency Year, Residents: 

• Co-teach with collaborating teachers and experienced teacher educators

• Earn a M.Ed. awarded by UMass Boston (<$8,000 tuition)

• Earn MA Initial Teacher Licensure and SEI endorsement

• Receive a living stipend ($2,000 paid bi-weekly) and health benefits

7 to 10 week sessions are geared toward high school students who want an enriching after-school experience. Students are paid a bi-weekly stipend while they hone fundamental graphic, modeling, and design-thinking skills through real design projects for non-profit clients around the city.

X-Cel Conservation Corps prepares young adults for the MA Grade 3 municipal wastewater operator licensure by combining classroom instruction and conservation work projects. In addition to obtaining an industry recognized certification in a field with an average starting salary of $25.85/hr, participants will receive assistance obtaining a driver's license, and a used vehicle.