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 Office
617-349-6234

Location

51 Inman Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
United States

Mid Cambridge

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.

Last updated November 1, 2022.

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Current programs

Program

Next Up

Office of Workforce Development (OWD)

Mid Cambridge Riverside

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

Program

MBTA Youth Pass Program

Office of Workforce Development (OWD)

We offer discounted MBTA passes to income-eligible Cambridge residents between the ages of 19-25.

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Neighborhood Service Project (NSP)

DHSP Cambridge Youth Programs and Office of Workforce Development (OWD)

This is a paid community service-learning program where teens, ages 14 -18, team up on a project that impacts their neighborhood.

Program

Youth Employment Center

Office of Workforce Development (OWD)

Mid Cambridge

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

Program

Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program (MSYEP)

Office of Workforce Development (OWD)

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We offer summer jobs to Cambridge teens, from age 14 through the summer after they graduate high school.

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Harvard Internship Program

Office of Workforce Development (OWD)

This program offers paid school-year internships at Harvard University for CRLS juniors and seniors.

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Cambridge Employment Program (CEP)

Office of Workforce Development (OWD)

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

Office of Workforce Development (OWD)

Mid Cambridge

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

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Event

Resume Review

Office of Workforce Development (OWD)

The Cambridge Employment Program is sponsoring a Resume Review event for Cambridge residents in preparation for our Mini Job Fair.

Event

Education Job Fair

Office of Workforce Development (OWD)

Mid Cambridge

This job fair features well known local educational institutions with employment opportunities, many with a focus on education and adult/youth development positions.

Event

Government & Public Sector Job Fair

Office of Workforce Development (OWD)

Mid Cambridge and Riverside

Come meet representatives from the City of Cambridge, City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Massport, MBTA and the United States Postal Service on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at City Hall.

Event

Mini Job Fair

Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) and Office of Workforce Development (OWD)

Mid Cambridge

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

Keep It Local

Office of Workforce Development (OWD)

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

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

Office of Workforce Development (OWD) 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.

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Staying Job Ready during Covid-19

The Job Connector by MIT and Office of Workforce Development (OWD)

The Port

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