Workforce Development
Ensuring the full participation of all Boston residents in the City's economic vitality and future.
The Office of Workforce Development (OWD) works toward the full participation of all Boston residents in the city’s economic vitality and future. It connects low-income residents with job training and employment opportunities. It also promotes lifelong literacy and educational pathways.
OWD focuses on competitive workforce development initiatives and policies. These initiatives aim to put Boston’s youth and adults on career paths toward economic security. OWD stresses the importance of collaboration with the City’s workforce development and education initiatives. The emphasis is on empowering Bostonians to fulfill their educational and employment aspirations.
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43 Hawkins Street
Boston, MA 02114 -
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Education Programs
ReadBoston
An early childhood literacy program that sets young children on the path to reading success.
Tuition Free Community College (TFCC) Plan
TFCC helps income-eligible residents afford college.
Digital Literacy Initiative (DigLit)
An initiative designed to increase the digital skills and resiliency of Boston residents.
Adult Literacy Initiative (ALI)
ALI is a consortium of adult education programs in the City of Boston.
Job Training Programs
City Academy
The training pipeline for Boston residents provides access to entry-level City positions. These jobs offer good wages, benefits, and opportunities for advancement.
Good Jobs Metro Boston Coalition
Connecting residents to quality, good-paying job opportunities in child care, clean energy, and healthcare.
Greater Boston Equitable Apprenticeship Pathways
Greater Boston Equitable Apprenticeship Pathways connects Boston residents to pre-apprenticeships programs.
Life Sciences Workforce Development Initiative
Training and placing residents in Life Science careers.
PowerCorps Boston
The program offers residents ages18-30 training, career readiness support, and connections to employers in the green industry.
Youth Programs
Youth Options Unlimited (YOU)
YOU provides case management and job readiness programming to court involved and at-risk young people.
Summer Learn and Earn
Boston youth can earn a stipend while taking a college-level course for credit over the summer.
Boston Youth Service Network
Providing education, training, and employment pathways for at-risk youth.
Program Directory
Explore this directory for job training, educational programming, and/or supportive services in Boston.
Contact
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43 Hawkins Street
Boston, MA 02114 -
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
