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Office of Workforce Development (OWD)

By Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP)

OWD offers employment programs for both young people and adults to help them build skills, gain access to opportunities, and work towards the careers they seek.

Hours of operation
Monday: 8:30 am-8:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:30 am-5:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:30 am-5:00 pm
Thursday: 8:30 am-5:00 pm
Friday: 8:30 am-12:00 pm

Contact

Office of Workforce Development - Main Phone Number
617-349-6234

Additional information

Programs for teens include the Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program, internships at Harvard, a career-readiness program and a service learning program. For adults, the Cambridge Employment Program offers job search support, while Cambridge Works offers transitional employment.

Location

51 Inman Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
United States

Mid Cambridge

Last updated August 26, 2020.

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Upcoming programs

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MBTA Youth Pass Program

The MBTA Youth Pass Program offers discounted MBTA passes to income-eligible Cambridge residents between the ages of 19-25.

Program

Harvard Internship Program

The Harvard Internship Program offers paid school-year internships at Harvard University for CRLS juniors and seniors.

Program

Neighborhood Service Project (NSP)

The Port North Cambridge Strawberry Hill

Program

Youth Employment Center

Mid Cambridge

During the school year, CRLS students can come to the Youth Employment Center (Room 2101, 2nd floor) during any lunch to seek help in finding employment and training programs.

Program

Cambridge Employment Program (CEP)

Mid Cambridge

The Cambridge Employment Program provides career counseling and job search support to residents with all levels of experience.

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Cambridge Works

Mid Cambridge

Cambridge Works is a transitional jobs program for younger adults who have had difficulty finding a job.

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Program

Next Up

Next Up is for 18 – 24 year old residents who have graduated from high school but are still figuring out the next step in their lives.

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Event

Keep It Local

Mid Cambridge, Riverside, and The Port

The Office of Workforce Development is sponsoring a Fall Job Fair on Wednesday, October 23, from 11:00 a.m.

Event

CANCELLED Health and Human Services Job Fair CANCELLED

Cambridgeport

Join us for an opportunity to connect with various Cambridge employers who are looking to hire talented, driven and hard working people like you!

Event

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

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.

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Staying Job Ready during Covid-19

The Port

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