DHSP Community Learning Center (CLC)

By Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP)

Hours of operation

Monday: 8:30 am-9:30 pm

Tuesday: 8:30 am-9:30 pm

Wednesday: 8:30 am-9:30 pm

Thursday: 8:30 am-9:30 pm

Friday: 8:30 am-5:00 pm

Contact

Patty Fiorenza
Outreach
pfiorenza@cambridgema.gov
617-349-6363

Location

CLC at Central Square

5 Western Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139
United States

Cambridgeport

CLC at Jefferson Park

286 Rindge Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02140
United States

North Cambridge

Additional information

The Cambridge Community Learning Center empowers a diverse community of adult learners to transform their lives and realize their potential through education, skills development,and community participation.

Current programs

IT Careers Training Program

Just-A-Start Corporation and DHSP Community Learning Center (CLC)

Wellington Harrington

JAS IT Careers Program provides eight months of free intensive training to prepare adults for entry-level IT jobs.

CNA Training at CLC

DHSP Community Learning Center (CLC)

Outside Cambridge

A free 17-week program that includes job placement, hands on training through the Academy for Healthcare Training, and the cost of the exam itself.

Adult Basic Education & GED/HiSET Prep at CLC

DHSP Community Learning Center (CLC)

Cambridgeport

We offer four levels of reading and mathematics classes to adult learners. Students prepare for the HiSET examination, or may take classes just to improve their skills.

Bridge to College at CLC

DHSP Community Learning Center (CLC)

Cambridgeport

We offer a free, dual-enrollment program with Bunker Hill Community College.

VIRTUAL Volunteering Opportunities at Community Learning Center

DHSP Community Learning Center (CLC)

Do you love helping those in your community? If so, we offer various volunteering opportunities that will help enrich the lives of those we serve.

Upcoming events

VIRTUAL: Sign up to take English Classes

DHSP Community Learning Center (CLC)

Wednesday, January 27 10:30pm – 11:30pm

Take the placement test to find out what level English class you need. Study ESOL at the Community Learning Center.

VIRTUAL: Sign up to take English Classes

DHSP Community Learning Center (CLC)

Wednesday, January 27 7:30pm – 8:30pm

Take the placement test to find out what level English class you need. Study ESOL at the Community Learning Center.

Show past events.:

CNA Job Training Information Session

DHSP Community Learning Center (CLC)

Riverside

Learn about a free program to train to be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

CNA Training Information Session

DHSP Community Learning Center (CLC)

Riverside

Learn about a free program to train to be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

Employee Rights and Unemployment Benefits in the Time of Covid-19

Office of Workforce Development (OWD), DHSP Community Learning Center (CLC), and The Job Connector by MIT

Local employment attorney Beth Myers joins us for a virtual presentation on the legal aspects of employment and unemployment during Covid-19, followed by a Q&A for individual questions.

Staying Job Ready during Covid-19

The Job Connector by MIT, Office of Workforce Development (OWD), and DHSP Community Learning Center (CLC)

The Port

The Job Connector by MIT presents tips and strategies on how to stay job ready during Covid-19

VIRTUAL Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Program Information Sessions

DHSP Community Learning Center (CLC)

Learn more about the free Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Program for adult English language learners. Join a Virtual Information Session in June or July. The program starts in September.

VIRTUAL Bridge to College Information Sessions

DHSP Community Learning Center (CLC)

This information session is to learn about a free program the Community Learning Center offers to help adults go to college.

VIRTUAL: Sign up to take English Classes

DHSP Community Learning Center (CLC)

Take the placement test to find out what level English class you need. Study ESOL at the Community Learning Center.

Online Information Session for Adult Basic Education & GED/HiSET Prep

DHSP Community Learning Center (CLC)

Learn more about the Adult Basic Education program and GED/HiSET prep at the Community Learning Center! Info sessions are held online through a program called Zoom. If you can't get online, call us!

VIRTUAL: Sign up to take English Classes

DHSP Community Learning Center (CLC)

Take the placement test to find out what level English class you need. Study ESOL at the Community Learning Center.