Free Job Training Programs

These grant-funded short-term programs lead directly to a job, and are offered at no cost to participants.

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Accelerated Career English Program

Improve your English language skills to prepare for the next step in your career!

Culinary & Hospitality/ESOL

Training in job skills and language skills for individuals whose first language is not English.

Hotel & Front Desk Training

Free hotel front desk and room attendant training.

Jump Start

Jump Start Short-term training programs and job placement.

Line Cook Training

Cooks! Food prep workers! Are you ready to take your skills and career to the next level?

Nurse Aide/Home Health Aide/ESOL

Holyoke Works and HCC are offering classes for non-native speakers of English to improve language and math skills, and prepare to pass the MA Nurse Aide Certification Test.

Para Educator Training

Looking for a career in education with advancement opportunities? This program might be for you!

SNAP Path to Work

Individuals receiving non-cash SNAP benefits through the MA Department of Transitional Assistance are eligible to apply. Programs are free and include advising & employment support services.

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