Special Training Initiatives
Industry specific programs and new opportunities
Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Dislocated Worker Program
Are you unemployed? You may be eligible for free training. This federal program provides services to individuals receiving unemployment insurance. Contact Myrna Kesselman at 617-661-7867 x257 for more information.
Low-income Adult Program
You may be eligible for free training, if you meet Massachusetts low-income guidelines. Contact Roxana Menjivar at 617-661-7867 ext. 260 or li@yourcareersource.com.
National Emergency Grant
You could be eligible for free training and job search assistance if you were laid off from one of the following companies: Bank of America, Capital One, Fidelity Investments (Veritude), Putnam Investments, Sovereign Bank, State Street Bank & Trust, or Wellington Management.
To find out more, contact Myrna Kesselman at 617-661-7867 ext. 257 or dlw@yourcareersource.com.
The Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Program
If you lost your job as a result of your company or department moving to another country, the TAA program can help you get back to work. If you’re eligible, the program can offer you:
- Job training
- Income support
- Job search and relocation allowances
- Tax credits to help pay health insurance costs
- Wage subsidies to workers 50-plus years of age
To find out if you’re eligible for this program, contact Marie Honore at 617-661-7867 ext. 254 or taa@yourcareersource.com.
