Meet with representatives on-site at the Career Center. Where were working together to serve you.
Commonwealth Corporation, (“CommCorp”) is a quasi-public agency that was established in 1996 through the merger of two Massachusetts nonprofit organizations: the Industrial Service Program and the Bay State Skills Corporation. The agency is responsible for administering and delivering a wide range of publicly and privately funded programs. CommCorp is governed by a 19-member board of directors that includes leaders from the private sector, organized labor, academia, and government.
The North Central Workforce Board is comprised of well-informed and influential business and community leaders. Most importantly, they are nominated and appointed by the Lead Elected Official on behalf of the 23 communities that make up the North Central region.
The North Central Workforce Board is part of a statewide network responsible for generating and sustaining powerful connections between employers and job seekers to advance the well-being of the community and economy.
For Jobseekers:
If you’re out of work and able to work, you may be eligible for temporary income called unemployment insurance (UI). If you qualify, you receive weekly payments to help cover your living expenses while you search for new employment. The amount you receive is based on what you were paid in the last year. The UI program for Massachusetts is managed by the Department of Unemployment Assistance.
For Employers:
Employers play an important role in providing UI benefits to Massachusetts workers. Employers fund the UI program, and serve as a resource for unemployed workers seeking UI benefits. The Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) manages the UI program, and is committed to helping you understand the Massachusetts unemployment insurance law.
The Department of Transitional Assistance assists and empowers low-income individuals and families to meet their basic needs, improve their quality of life, and achieve long-term economic self-sufficiency. DTA serves one in eight residents of the Commonwealth with direct economic assistance (cash benefits) and food assistance (SNAP benefits), as well as workforce training opportunities.
- Economic Assistance (Cash Benefits)
- SNAP Benefits (Food Stamps) Employment
- Training Resources for DTA Clients
https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-transitional-assistance
Making Opportunity Count, (“moc”) is the designated Community Action Agency serving North Central Massachusetts. MOC’s mission is to empower families to achieve economic security by eliminating barriers and creating opportunities.
MassAbility, (FORMERLY Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission, “MRC”), is responsible for Vocational Rehabilitation, Community Living and eligibility determination for the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) federal benefits programs. Adaptive equipment is available at the career center. MassAbility empowers people with disabilities to live life on their own terms. Our programs and services expand possibilities in careers and training, home and community life, and legal rights and benefits – including disability determination for federal programs.
https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massability
The Health Connector is a state-based health insurance Marketplace that makes shopping for affordable health and dental coverage easier for Massachusetts individuals, families, and small businesses. We offer plans from the state’s leading insurers that have been awarded the state’s Seal of Approval, so you can be sure the plan you choose meets both state and national coverage standards.
https://www.mahealthconnector.org/
The Regional Adult Education Center at Mount Wachusett Community College offers free classes in Adult Basic Education (ABE), high school equivalency preparation, and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). ABE and ASE (Adult Secondary Education) classes at various levels are offered both in the mornings and evenings to help adults improve reading, writing and math skills in preparation for the MA High School Equivalency assessment. The entire staff and student body invite adult learners to participate in a comfortable, non-threatening learning experience.
The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) helps low-income job seekers age 55 and over develop the skills and self-confidence to get jobs and become financially self-sufficient.
Shriver Job Corps Center is a great place for young people to complete an education, learn a marketable trade, make lifetime friends, and graduate with a good job in hand. Through our Career Development Services System (CDSS), we provide our students with the skills you need to succeed in today’s workforce—at no cost to you or your family. If you are looking for a better quality of life and are willing to dedicate yourself to our life changing program, Shriver Job Corps Center is the place for you! Ask Career Center staff for information on meeting with an on-site Shriver representative here at the career center.
MASSACHUSETTS COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND, (“MCB”) provides the highest quality rehabilitation and social services to Massachusetts residents who are blind, leading to their independence and full community participation. Adaptive equipment is available here at the Career Center.
https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-commission-for-the-blind