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BURBANK YMCA (READING)
36 Arthur B. Lord Drive
Reading, MA 01867
CHARLES RIVER YMCA (FITNESS CENTER, GROUP EXERCISE AND BABYSITTING)
380 Chestnut Street
Needham, MA 02492
CHARLES RIVER YMCA (POOL SITE AND SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE)
863 Great Plain Ave
Needham, MA 02492
CHARLESTOWN YMCA
150 3rd Avenue
Charlestown, MA 02129
DORCHESTER YMCA
776 Washington Street
Dorchester, MA 02124
EAST BOSTON YMCA
215 Bremen Street
East Boston, MA 02128
EAST BOSTON YMCA (ASHLEY STREET)
54 Ashley Street
East Boston, MA 02128
HUNTINGTON AVENUE YMCA
316 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
NORTH SUBURBAN YMCA (WOBURN)
137 Lexington Street
Woburn, MA 01801
OAK SQUARE YMCA (BRIGHTON)
615 Washington Street
Brighton, MA 02135
PARKWAY COMMUNITY YMCA (WEST ROXBURY)
1972 Centre Street
West Roxbury, MA 02132
ROXBURY YMCA
285 Martin Luther King Boulevard
Roxbury, MA 02119
THOMAS M. MENINO YMCA (HYDE PARK)
1137 River Street
Hyde Park, MA 02136
WALTHAM YMCA
725 Lexington Street
Waltham, MA 02452
WANG YMCA OF CHINATOWN
8 Oak Street West
Boston, MA 02116
The Education & Training Branch provides workforce development and job training opportunities for adults seeking to secure professional employment with access to a living wage, employment benefits, and opportunities for career advancement. Its job training programs help unemployed and underemployed adults gain professional skills that prepare trainees for careers in high-demand industries.
Our Programs
Career Advancement
Join us for free English classes for adults looking to make the next step in their education or professional career. This course is designed for advanced language learners who seek to hone their work and academic language skills while learning about American workforce culture.
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TRAINING, INC.: Medical Admin Credential Employment Program
Now Enrolling for December 9th, 2024
The 16-week Medical Administrative Assistant training program prepares participants for general registration and front desk administrative office support, including basic medical terminology, overview of billing and claims processing, HIPAA and OSHA guidelines, and health insurance overview. At the conclusion of training, participants will take a certification exam to receive their industry recognized Medical Administrative Assistant credential.
Ongoing Career Services support is available for our graduates.
If you are interested in applying, please complete the form below. If you have any questions or need additional information, please call 617-990-1027 or email RLowell@ymcaboston.org.
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Culinary Arts and English as a Second Language Training Program
Now enrolling for September 29th, 2024
The Education & Training Branch partners with the New England Culinary Arts Training (NECAT) and the East Boston YMCA Branch to deliver a dual language job training program in the culinary arts. This integrated education and training program provides contextualized English instruction and job training in both Spanish and English. The program combines English instruction and literacy activities with workforce preparation activities, workforce training, employment supports, and industry recognized credentialing.
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YMCA Early Childhood Education Academy
Now Enrolling for November 2024 and Early 2025
Become a YMCA Early Childhood Apprentice and get paid to grow your career in early childhood education.
Exciting new opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful impact!
The YMCA of Greater Boston is launching a unique Early Childhood Apprenticeship Program for individuals to grow their career in the joyful and rewarding field of early childhood education.
Individuals enrolled in the Early Childhood Apprenticeship Program will get paid to gain early childhood education teacher credentials. Apprentices will get paid for 150 hours of learning and instruction, participate in at least 2,000 hours of on-the-job training, and they will be paired with a mentor teacher.
Graduates will receive priority consideration for teaching positions at the YMCA of Greater Boston and other partner agencies.
If you are interested in applying, please complete the form below. If you have any questions or need additional information, please call 617-990-1027 or email RLowell@ymcaboston.org.
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Earn your Property Management Certification
Now Enrolling For December 9th, 2024
The YMCA Training Inc is offering a free in-person learning experience to help participants gain the skills to be successful in the property management field.
This 10-week program prepares trainees for property management administrative careers. Participants will learn Property Management terminology, resident customer service best practices, rent calculations and housing recertification processes. Trainees will also have opportunities for on-site learning and job shadow at local property management locations. The curriculum and instruction will prepare trainees to complete the 3-day Certified Professional of Occupancy Training and Certification exam administered by New England Affordable Housing Management Association. At the end of the program, trainees will be connected to property management employers for further job shadow and options for full time work rotations.
Ongoing Career Services support is available for our graduates.
- Microsoft Office 365 & Zoom training, Resume Writing, Interview Practice, Job Search & Mentoring
- Customer Service for Multifamily Property Management
- Resident Screening, Rent Calculations Unit Assignment Criteria Overview
- Recertification Training (Affordable housing)
- Shadow and Simulation opportunities
- Property Management Terminology
- Certified Professional of Occupancy Handbook Essentials and reference materials
- Exam for Certified Professional of Occupancy Certification
- Technical assistance including access to laptop and internet
- One Year YMCA of Greater Boston Membership
If you are interested in applying, please complete the form below. If you have any questions or need additional information, please call 617-990-1027 or email RLowell@ymcaboston.org.