Work Participant Program (WPP) - MassHire Southbridge Career Center

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

For career center hours, events, and training information visit the MassHire Worcester-Southbridge Career Center website: https://masshirecentralcc.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

• • TAFDC clients: If interested in WPP, contact DTA.EmploymentServices@state.ma.us or your local Full Engagement Worker.