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We know it is hard to find the opportunities you need.  Even harder to decide if something is worth paying attention to. 
We are tracking down quality opportunities and building relationships with those employers and programs.  We are looking for opportunities that are not one-time-only, that you can think if you want to apply to another cycle or the next opening.

Get in touch right away for these opportunities or come to an Information session to hear about them all.


COMING UP FAST—Free tech training seats still available

Computer coding (software engineering) Spark Experience training with Tech Workers for Justice.  Experienced software engineers will teach a 2 hour training.  A Spark Experience will give you the idea if this is something you want to learn more about.  On zoom.  Tuesday, May 24th, 2 PM.

Intro to Computers for Digital Design, Fabrication, and Manufacturing at South End Technology Center--about 80 hours. 
16 hours a week through June 30th.    9 AM or 2 PM

JOB OPENINGS AT ENCORE--MANY POSITIONS--scroll down.



INFORMATION SESSIONS coming up on zoom:
  • Tuesday, June 15th, 11 AM
  • Saturday, June 25th, 11 AM
  • Thursday, June 30th, 6 PM—special biotech/STEM session
    • Do you have STEM, science, biotech, lab experience or education/training and still not able to get the job you want?
    • Thinking about entering the field now?
  • Individual: Get in touch to schedule a time that works for you 
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 JOB TRAINING THAT CONNECTS TO A JOB
  • Be Mass Competitive Partnership: 12 weeks with stipend leading to a professional position with large companies including MassMutual, Boston Scientific, Bank of America, Suffolk Construction.  Examples of positions include project managers at Suffolk Construction and entry corporate-type positions.  We just met again with the staff running this program—we think it is real, but come decide if you want to check it out with our connection.
  • CDL Class B License program—wait list for next session at Newmarket Jobs Initiative.  At least one job offer guaranteed.  People with CORIs and homeless encouraged to apply.
JOB OPENINGS 
  • Encore Casino is hiring again! We just met with the Encore hiring team and will be setting up connections.  Over 100 job titles are now posted at Encore with many with more than one opening.   Everything from cooks, food servers, and guest room attendant to accounting clerk and entry level accounting specialist and warehouse to EPS AV technician, facilities, and supervisor and managers.  These are predominantly union positions and about half CORI friendly because of our campaign win in 2019.  We will stay working with you to help make the connection to Encore recruiters and talent acquisition staff.
  • New Ecology Inc., a leading energy efficiency company that focuses on increasing efficiency of existing subsidized housing has recognized that they need to be intentional about BIPOC hiring creating internal upgrade paths.  We have already partnered to connect a BIPOC woman resident to a HERS Rater Trainee position.  Now New Ecology has more senior positions open:  Director of Engineering, Comptroller, Senior Energy Engineer, Senior Project Manager, Building Energy Modeler/Analyst.  If anyone is interested in learning more or if any Black professional group wants a direct introduction, get in touch!

CORI SEALING and other supports for returning citizens
Several of our network groups provide CORI sealing help, including Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation and Union of Minority Neighborhoods.
A number of our network groups also have funds to subsidize housing, clothing, and transportation costs.
Get in touch if you want us to get you connected.

COMPUTERS AND JOB APPLICATION ASSISTANCE 
Tech Goes Home @ Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corp. 20+ hours of virtual instruction on tech basics.  Get a Chromebook and if income eligible, a free wifi hotspot.
Road to Economic Self Sufficiency at the Somali Development Center. Individual assistance with job search, resumes, interview prep.  

At a LabCentral Ignite exploration "What the Heck is Biotech?"
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