Employment Services Program: Massachusetts DTA
Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA)
Outside CambridgeWe offer employment training and education programs for TAFDC clients including Young Parents Program, DTA Works Internship, Office of Refugee and Immigrants Program, and more!
Massachusetts Department Veterans' Programs and Services
Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development
Outside CambridgeWe provide employment and training services to veterans and their families.
Sign Up for High School Equivalency Prep (HiSET/GED) and Reading, Writing and Math Classes
DHSP Community Learning Center
Tuesday, May 7 6pm – 8pm
Also: Tuesday, June 4 6pm – 8pm
Learn about our Reading/Writing, Math and Science classes for adults and take a placement test. Students work towards their high school equivalency (GED/HiSET) or just want to improve their skills.
Unemployment Assistance: Massachusetts DUA
Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development
Outside CambridgeYou can learn how to apply for temporary income through Massachusetts Unemployment Insurance programs by clicking the links on this page.
Cambridge Police Cadet Program
Cambridge Police Department
Our cadet training program is a paid, benefitted full-time position with a two-year commitment for Cambridge residents between ages of 18-23 who are interested in pursuing a career in public safety.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Information Sessions (English language learners)
DHSP Community Learning Center
Monday, May 13 4pm – 5pm
Also: Wednesday, May 22 4:30pm – 5:30pm; Thursday, June 13 4pm – 5pm; and Wednesday, June 26 3pm – 4pm
Learn about our CNA Training Programs for English language learners. Classes start in September!
Employment Guide: Exceptional Lives
Exceptional Lives, Inc.
This free, easy-to-read online Guide is for people with disabilities and their families.
JAS Financial Opportunity Program
Just A Start
Wellington HarringtonThe Just-A-Start Financial Opportunity Program offers free financial coaching from an accredited financial counselor to help people define and reach their financial goals.
Workforce Development 4Youth
Cambridge Camping Association
Skill building job and leadership training for up to 20 teens each summer.
Cambridge Works
Office of Workforce Development (OWD)
Mid CambridgeThis is a transitional jobs program for younger adults who have had difficulty finding a job.
Early Childhood Education Career Training Program
DHSP Community Learning Center and Cambridge Office of Early Childhood (OEC)
This is a free program to help people prepare for a career in early childhood education.
Biomedical Careers Training Program
Just A Start
Wellington HarringtonJAS Biomedical Careers Program provides nine months of intensive training to prepare adults for entry-level careers in the life sciences.
Cambridge Employment Program (CEP)
Office of Workforce Development (OWD)
Mid CambridgeThe Cambridge Employment Program provides career counseling and job search support to residents with all levels of experience.
Career Training in Early Childhood Education Information Session
Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) and Cambridge Public Schools
Monday, May 13 3pm – 4pm
Also: Tuesday, May 21 5pm5pm – 5pm; Thursday, May 30 6:30pm – 7:30pm; and Wednesday, June 12 1pm – Friday, June 21 2pm
Want to become an early childhood educator? Learn about free training for your Child Development Associate® (CDA) credential, including classes, a paid internship and help finding employment.
Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) Hiring Event
Office of Workforce Development (OWD)
Thursday, May 2 11am – 1pm
DHSP is hiring for a variety of child and youth-serving positions!
Harvard Internship Program
Office of Workforce Development (OWD)
This program offers paid school-year internships at Harvard University for CRLS juniors and seniors.
Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program (MSYEP)
Office of Workforce Development (OWD)
We offer summer jobs to Cambridge teens, from age 14 through the summer after they graduate high school.
Next Up
Office of Workforce Development (OWD)
Mid Cambridge RiversideThis is for 18 – 24 year old residents who have graduated from high school but are still figuring out the next step in their lives.
Solutions at Work Program
Solutions at Work
Mid Cambridge and RiversideWe offer a wide inventory of adult clothing and children's toys and resources.
Youth Employment Center
Office of Workforce Development (OWD)
Mid CambridgeDuring 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.
YouthBuild Just A Start
Just A Start
Wellington HarringtonWe 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.
Drop-In Community Center
Cambridge Women's Center
Our drop-in is open to eight people at a time. Check website for updated hours. Use a computer, cook in the kitchen, get help from a volunteer, pick up food & supplies, T-passes, clothing closet.
AmeriCorps Massachusetts Promise Fellowship Application
Massachusetts Promise Fellowship
MPF is recruiting Fellows to serve youth in grades 6-12 in schools, city agencies, and nonprofits across the state! Apply today!
Bridge to College Information Session
DHSP Community Learning Center
Thursday, May 9 6pm – 7pm
Also: Friday, May 17 12pm – 1pm; Thursday, May 23 6:30pm – 7:30pm; and Monday, June 3 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Learn about a free program that helps adults go to college. Some sessions are online and others are in-person. Look below and click on the link to sign up!
Creating a Disability-Friendly Workplace Guide: Exceptional Lives
Exceptional Lives, Inc.
This free online Guide will help you to learn how to hire and support people with disabilities, and how to connect with organizations who can help you with every aspect of this process.