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    Work Participant Program (WPP) - MassHire Merrimack Valley Career Center - Lawrence (hybrid program)

    Program Activities

    WPP is a partnership between DTA and the Massachusetts Department of Career Services through MassHire Career Centers providing scaled up targeted Job Search and related services to TAFDC and SNAP participants.  This partnership provides additional employment supports to participants through the network of MassHire Career Centers. Through WPP, you will receive access to individualized career counseling and guidance, workshops, job fairs, employer recruitment, and access to free resources to assist with job search and applications.

    Services:

    • Individualized job coaching
    • Interviewing techniques
    • Resume writing
    • Access to digital resources
    • Access to certificate programs
    • Statewide and national job listing
    • English language skills
    • Vocational Skills training
    • Direct employer connections

     

    At the MassHire Merrimack Valley Career Center, our goal is to help you obtain employment and pursue a career through desired training and/or job search. Working with DTA staff and MassHire Counselors and Recruiters, we will take an aggressive TEAM approach in placing you in you in a job. Contact 978-722-7000 for details.

    For career center hours, events, and training information visit the MassHire Merrimack Valley Career Center website: masshiremvcc.com

     

    Ready to get started?  Register for MassHire JobQuest online and reach out to this career center's program contact to tell them that you'd like to enroll in WPP.

     

    Note to DTA clients:

    The WPP program serves SNAP and TAFDC participants.  To participate in WPP through SNAP PATH to work, you must be a SNAP applicant or recipient.

      • SNAP clients:   If you have questions about eligibility, enrollment, or participant supports, contact a DTA SNAP Path to Work Specialist: (888) 483-0255
    Participants

    SNAP and TAFDC clients seeking employment or occupational or vocational training

    Program is Offered In

    English, Spanish, Other

    Information About Program Hours

    Participation hours and duration will vary based on individualized employment & training plan.

    Rolling Admission

    Yes

    Sample Schedule
    Hours Activity Type Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
    Schedule varies Individualized job coaching, career center workshops, job search activity, education or skills training ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
    Program Requirements

    For participation through SNAP PATH to work, you must be a SNAP applicant or recipient.

    Program is CORI-friendly?

    Yes

    Anticipated outcomes

    Employment/Promotion | Basic skills gain | Industry skills gain

    Participant Supports
    Participant Support Category All participants As needed
    DTA SNAP Transportation Support ✓
    DTA SNAP Child Care Referral ✓
    Are there any out of pocket expenses for the participant?

    No

    Do participants receive any pay?

    Not applicable

    Location
    Public Transit Information

    1 min walk from MVRTA Buckley Transportation Center

    Phone Number

    (978) 722-7000

    Program Contact Phone Number

    Call 978-722-7000 to schedule a WPP session

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