Career and Employment Support, Resources for Renters

Contact the MSC if you are living on the street, in emergency shelters or at risk of losing your housing and need help.

The MIT Full STEAM Ahead Educators Immersion Program is a summer enrichment opportunity that combines hands-on exploration, project-based learning principles, and program co-design.

JAS partners with the IRS to offer on-site Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) tax prep services free of charge for families earning less than $54,000 per year.

JAS Biomedical Careers Program provides nine months of intensive training to prepare adults for entry-level careers in the life sciences.

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

The guide is organized around six key themes: affordable housing, emergency housing, housing rights, legal and mediation services, safe & healthy homes, and financial assistance.

Housed In Cambridge: Information to Open Doors is a citywide campaign designed to educate and inform residents on housing opportunities and housing-related resources and services.

Housed in Cambridge: Information to Open Doors webinar recordings.

A tuition-free first step career opportunity for young adults (18-30) interested in behavioral health / healthcare / education / youth development / human service fields.

Qualifying individuals can apply to receive affordable internet access and a new laptop.

We enhance the city's quality of life by improving our transportation system and city-wide mobility.

Lawyers Clearinghouse connects people in need of free legal assistance with volunteer lawyers who can assist them with civil legal matters on a pro bono basis.

We you make your home more energy-efficient and help to save you money on your utility costs if you qualify for our low-income programs.

We help Cambridge residents access and navigate affordable housing opportunities, obtain eviction and tenant displacement prevention, and other housing related resources and services.

This is a paid career exploration and internship program for young adults (ages 18-24) living in Cambridge who've graduated high school (or Hi-Set) but still don't know their next steps in life.

Our mentoring program is a great way to cultivate professional relationships and facilitate career growth. Whether you are a mentor or a mentee we all have something to learn.

We are a youth workforce development program for out-of-school youth ages 16 - 24 from Boston Metro North communities. Students work towards their HiSET while developing workforce readiness skills.

We offer access to affordable rental and homeownership units for low, moderate, and middle-income households.

We preserve and maintain affordable apartments that are home to low and moderate income Cambridge residents. Property management and community coordinators help ensure that everyone feels at home.

We offer lots of free events throughout the year for people of all ages with a love of learning!

The Literacy Project offers free classes in English conversation, job hunting and resume writing.

We are Boston’s largest provider of domestic violence awareness efforts and of shelter and supportive services to survivors.

Two free CNA training programs that include job placement, hands on training through Labouré College and the cost of the exam itself. Transportation provided from Cambridge.

We provide shelter, transitional & permanent housing + support services to extremely low-income homeless/formerly homeless adult individuals & families with children in Cambridge & Greater Boston.

We provide language access services for people with limited English; in medical, legal, and community settings; while creating job opportunities for Language Access Fellows.

Our free, 13 or 15-week tech training courses include job placement & career support. We prepare you for entry-level tech jobs and next-step planning. Attend an information session before registering.

De Novo provides free civil legal aid in the areas of family law, immigration, housing and disability benefits.