| A | B | C | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |  | |||
2 | Opportunity Type | Paid / Unpaid | Organization and Opportunity Title | Details |
3 | Other | Paid | Breaktime | Description: Breaktime is a MA-based nonprofit working to break the cycle of young adult housing insecurity through supported transitional employment and financial empowerment. We serve 18-24 year olds, and our program model includes: · 3 weeks of workforce preparation focused on soft skills · 3 months of transitional employment at a partner host site · Individualized coaching from our Young Adult Services Team for 3+ years · Financial empowerment including credit counseling & a match savings program Eligibility requirements: 18-24 years old & experiencing housing insecurity Time commitment: The core of our program is ~4 months; we offer continued support for 3 more years beyond that. Point of contact: Steph Gendron, Manager of Workforce Partnerships, stephanie@breaktime.org Apply here |
4 | Training Course (free) | Paid | Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute Biotechnology Certificate Program | Description: Our program prepares students for careers as entry-level technicians in biotechnology and life sciences laboratories. Over a 7-month program, divided into two semesters and coupled with a 12-week paid industry internship, students master the cutting-edge technical skills, instrumentation, and quality control measures required to work as entry-level lab technicians. Each semester follows a thoughtful workflow that incorporates practice of industrial methods to prepare students for work in the thriving biosciences economy. In addition to hands-on technical laboratory training, students are mentored by industry professionals and learn valuable career skills including communication, critical thinking, teamwork, and time management. Over the first four years of the program, 78% of students enrolled have graduated and 90% of our graduates have begun working in the biotechnology industry or enrolled in college to study science. Annual starting salaries of our recent graduates range from $34,000 to $56,000. Our alumni have been hired full-time at companies on the North Shore, Boston, and Cambridge. Time commitment: Full-time program: 8:30a to 2:30p, Monday – Friday, September through February |
5 | Training Course (free) | Unpaid | Google Career Certificates | Description: Professional career certificates in IT Support, Data Analytics, UX Design, Digital Marketing and Project Management. Offered through Coursera and other local partners (Per Scholas, JFF, Year Up and some Community Colleges and CTE High Schools in Massachusetts). More info here: https://grow.google/certificates/ Time commitment: 6-10 months, but varies depending on program and learner |
6 | Training Course (free) | Paid | LabCentral Ignite Career Forge | Description: Career Forge is a training program that prepares career-ready people (“Forgers”) for technical roles, while partnering with hiring teams in our network to connect Black, Latinx, first-generation college students, transitioning adults, and associates and bachelor’s degree holders to meaningful career opportunities in biotech. The program provides both in-lab technical training and workplace competency training to prepare Forgers to enter the field as Research Assistants and Quality Control Analysts. Eligibility requirements: Applicants must identify as Black, Latinx/a/o, Indigenous, other Person of Color, or first-generation college attendee or graduate; Be seeking full-time employment in a research associate or research assistant role within 6 months of program completion; Be 18+ years of age; Be able to show proof of ability to legally work in the U.S. Time commitment: Winter 2023: 1/30/2023-2/17/2023 (full week days); Spring/Summer 2023: 5/15/2023-6/5/2023 (full week days); Fall 2023: 10/16/2023-11/3/2023 (full week days) |
7 | Apprenticeship | Paid | MassBioEd Apprenticeships | Description: MassBioEd’s Apprenticeship Program offers a streamlined pathway into the industry that combines technical training, on-site work experience, and income support. Soft skills workshops and broad industry knowledge are incorporated into the training to give apprentices an understanding of their role in the delivery of drugs to patients in need. Working with leading life science employers, MassBioEd has designed two apprenticeships – one for Biomanufacturing Technicians and one for Clinical Trial Associates. Both programs will enable individuals to obtain foundational knowledge and industry recognized skills, and quickly transition into employment that provides meaningful work, family-sustaining wages, and career growth. |
8 | Training Course (free) | Paid | MassBioEd Professional Training Courses | Description: MassBioEd’s BioTalent continued learning program offers a wide range of professional development options. Persons new to the life sciences industry benefit greatly from our flagship leadership and management trainings and Biotech 101 courses. Mid-stage professionals can deepen their expertise with project management or presentation skills training. More senior professionals can enhance their leadership acumen with intensive workshops on team building, strategic planning and problem solving. Held in person and online, these sessions are tailored to ensure quality content and maximize teacher-student interaction. Time commitment: Courses offering business and soft skills, such as project management, communications, and leadership are held year-round. |
9 | Training Course (free) | Unpaid | Per Scholas Cybersecurity Training | Description: Per Scholas offers free hands-on training to students throughout Greater Boston, preparing them for careers in technology. Cybersecurity is a 15-week course leading to the CompTIA CySA+ credential and entry-level roles in Security Operations Centers (SOCs). Eligibility requirements: High school diploma or equivalent |
10 | Training Course (free) | Unpaid | Per Scholas IT Support Training | Description: Per Scholas offers free hands-on training to students throughout Greater Boston, preparing them for careers in technology. IT Support is an entry-level course comprised of 12 weeks of technical and soft skills/career development instruction. Graduates qualify to earn the CompTIA A+ certification and to fill entry-level IT (primarily infrastructure/desktop support and general field technician) jobs. Eligibility requirements: High school diploma or equivalent |
11 | Training Course (free) | Unpaid | Resilient Coders Bootcamp | Description: For 20 weeks, daily, a select cohort of early-career individuals meet to receive direct instruction, and begin building their own games and applications. By the end of their time with us, they have solid proficiency in HTML, well-crafted and responsive CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, React, Node, and Mongo DB. To graduate, every student needs to build a game or application, from scratch, in JavaScript. And every student needs to have procured, serviced, and invoiced their own freelance client. Must sign up through the website: http://www.resilientcoders.org/get-involved/student Time commitment: 20 hours Point of contact: david@resilientcoders.org |
12 | Internship, Enrichment | Unpaid | Siena Construction Marketing Assistant | Description: Looking for Marketing Assistant Intern / Other Learning Opportunity to help with marketing and lead generation follow-up. Work directly with Assoc director of Development. Part time assistance approx 1 day a week or several hours different days - flexible hours. Eligibility requirements: This coiuld be a paid opportunity of one for school credit or an internship. Could provide pay or school credit / internship Time commitment: 8 hours per week; flexible schedule Point of contact: ppavlovich@sienaconstruction.com |
13 | Training Course (free) | Unpaid | The Job Connector by MIT Professional Development and Skill Building | Description: We are a free workforce development hub for Cambridge residents. Connect with us to explore opportunities for job readiness, skill training, internships, apprenticeships, and to get a read on the changing career landscape in Cambridge. We are available to chat virtually Monday-Friday. We are open for walk-ins Tuesday-Thursday from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Point of contact: jobconnector@mit.edu or call us at 617-253-7854 to set up an appointment. |
14 | Enrichment | Unpaid | Turner Construction Company Workforce Development Project Site Visits and Demonstrations | Description: In partnership with local pre-apprenticeship programs, onsite experiences are developed to further enhace participants training experience. Experiences include, site visits, tool demonstrations, job shadows and internships. Point of contact: Alison Stanton, Vice President, Community & Citizenship, astanton@tcco.com |
15 | Internship | Paid | U.S. DOT Volpe Center Summer Pathways Internship Program | Description: The U.S. DOT Volpe Center is now recruiting talented individuals to join our team as part of our 2023 Summer Pathways Internship Program. Available student trainee positions include the following: Community Planners , Computer Scientists, Data Scientists, Economists, Engineering Psychologists, Environmental Protection Specialists , General Engineers, Human Resource, Specialists, Operations Research Analysts, Policy Analysts, Program Support Assistants Eligibility requirements: The ideal candidates are Undergraduate and Graduate students who have demonstrated leadership, innovation, and self-initiative. This is a great opportunity for current students with an interest in transportation, majoring in science, engineering, technology, administration, finance, mathematics, business, economics, legal, program support, policy analysis, planning, operations research, computer science/IT, cybersecurity and research based majors. Flexibility, creativity, curiosity, and a willingness to take initiative will help you to find—or to create—the projects that interest you the most. Good social skills will allow you to establish a close rapport with our clients both over the phone and in the field. Here is your opportunity to study trains, planes, automobiles, boats, buses, bicycles, traffic lights, pipelines, sidewalks, unmanned and autonomous systems, or hyperloops—yes, even hyperloops. To learn more about the work we do, please visit our website: www.volpe.dot.gov/our-work. https://www.volpe.dot.gov/about-us/careers/us-dot-volpe-center-pathways-internship-education-requirements |
16 | Apprenticeship | Paid | YearUp Data Analytics | Description: The program helps students become proficient in and get hired for data management, and computer software development fundamentals https://www.yearup.org/job-training-programs/boston-ma/data-analytics Time commitment: M-F for one year Point of contact: https://www.yearup.org/locations |
17 | Apprenticeship | Paid | YearUp Help desk/desktop support | Description: The program helps students become proficient in and get hired for computer systems administration https://www.yearup.org/job-training-programs/boston-ma/helpdesk-desktop-support Time commitment: M-F for one year Point of contact: https://www.yearup.org/locations |