COVID-19 Update: Contact programs to confirm information.City of Cambridge COVID-19 Updates
Unemployment Assistance: Massachusetts DUA
Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development
Outside CambridgeWorkers can learn how to apply for temporary income through Massachusetts Unemployment Insurance programs by clicking the links on this page.
Unemployment Advice for Non-English Speakers: CEOC
Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee (CEOC)
We can assist those who speak Haitian Kreyol, Spanish, Amharic and Portuguese with signing up for unemployment services.
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance: Massachusetts DUA
Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development
We have a new system for unemployment assistance during the pandemic for people unable to work due to a COVID-19-related reason but are not eligible for regular or extended unemployment benefits.
MassHire Career Center Services
MassHire Metro North Career Center and Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development
Our offices are closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, we return calls and do our best to connect people with available career support resources, such as workshops, job postings and more.
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.
Employment Services Program: Massachusetts DTA
Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA)
Outside CambridgeWe offer employment training and education programs offered for Transitional Aid for Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC) clients.
Cambridge Works
Office of Workforce Development (OWD)
Mid CambridgeCambridge Works is a transitional jobs program for younger adults who have had difficulty finding a job.
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.
Ticket to Work
U.S. Social Security Administration
A free program that can help Social Security beneficiaries go to work, get a good job that may lead to a career, and become financially independent.
Biomedical Careers Training Program
Just-A-Start Corporation
Wellington Harrington Outside CambridgeJAS Biomedical Careers Program provides nine months of intensive training to prepare adults for entry-level careers in the life sciences.
IT Careers Training Program
Just-A-Start Corporation
Wellington HarringtonJAS IT Careers Program provides eight months of free intensive training to prepare adults for entry-level IT jobs.
Solutions at Work Program
Solutions at Work
Mid Cambridge and RiversideWe offer a wide inventory of interview appropriate clothing for men and women, a wide array of children's clothing, books, toys and baby equipment.
Next Up
Office of Workforce Development (OWD)
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Mid CambridgeNext 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.
Outdoor Drop-In Program
Cambridge Women's Center
RiversideOur drop-in is open to four people at a time in the backyard. Check website for updated hours. Use a laptop, charge devices, get help from a volunteer, pick up food & supplies at the door, T-passes.
Employment Guide: Exceptional Lives
Exceptional Lives, Inc.
This free, easy-to-read online Guide is for people with disabilities and their families.
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.
Virtual iFp Studios Internship
Innovators for Purpose
Mid CambridgeChanging the world requires people who are as creative as designers, as tech savvy as scientists & engineers and as driven as entrepreneurs. Develop your world changing skills with iFp.
The Loop Lab Media Arts Internship
The Loop Lab
Mid Cambridge and The PortThe Loop Lab’s workforce program focuses on using these core skills in a professional context.
Cambridge Police Cadet Program
Cambridge Police Department
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The Cambridge Police Department is seeking applicants for the upcoming Police Cadet Program.