Participants
Multiply underserved individuals with ADA qualifying disabilities. Cross-disability program serving people on the disability spectrum who are committed to securing competitive employment and growing their careers.
Transitions to Work (TTW) is an extensive training program that enables 16 to 35 year-olds with disabilities to train for careers on-site at employers like CVS Health, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Cambridge and Charlestown, Boston Children's Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, the VA Hospital in Brockton, and NewBridge On the Charles in Dedham.
Multiply underserved individuals with ADA qualifying disabilities. Cross-disability program serving people on the disability spectrum who are committed to securing competitive employment and growing their careers.
English
7
up to 52 weeks
No
Service Careers in Healthcare at Spaulding Rehab (Charlestown): November and December
Service Careers in Healthcare at Spaulding Rehab (Charlestown): June into August
| Hours | Activity Type | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00am-3:00pm | Industry Education and Skills Development | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| 9:00am-3:00pm | Career Search/Career Advancement | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
7 weeks; 4 days/week plus Friday zoom class
After training, JVS staff provide coaching and support and work with graduates for up to one year to secure and maintain paid employment and develop a growing career.
CORI check | SORI check
Yes
ServSafe Food Handler's Certificate | Food Industry Training Certificate | Retail Industry Training Certificate | Stackable Credential(s) | Employment/Promotion | Basic skills gain | Industry skills gain
| Participant Support Category | All participants | As needed |
|---|---|---|
| DTA SNAP Child Care Referral | ✓ | |
| DTA SNAP Transportation Support | ✓ | |
| Test/License Fees | ✓ | |
| Books/Supplies | ✓ | |
| Clothing/Uniforms | ✓ | |
| Computer and Internet | ✓ |
No
Not applicable
Service Careers in Healthcare at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Charlestown: 300 1st Avenue, Charlestown, Boston, MA, USA
Accessible by MBTA Bus #93 or by a free shuttle from North Station
Most of the training takes place at specific employer sites. The Friday class is held virtually.
617-399-3131
Fill out an application and take the next step toward your new career: https://www.jvs-boston.org/uif-program-applications