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La Colaborativa, Inc.
  • 318 Broadway Street, Chelsea, MA 02150
  • 617-889-6080
  • Work Readiness Training
Work Readiness Training
Program activities:

La Colaborativa’s program equips community members through Work Readiness Training that provides the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to secure stable employment and advance careers. This comprehensive program offers tailored support and training to address the unique challenges faced by job seekers, particularly those from marginalized and underserved backgrounds.

PROGRAM COMPONENTS
Career Counseling – providing one-on-one career counseling to help participants explore various paths, set realistic goals, and develop action plans to achieve them.

Job-specific training: We offer training programs in high-demand fields such as healthcare, hospitality, construction, childcare, information technology, and customer service.

Certification Programs: We partner with local educational institutions and training providers to offer certification programs that enhance participants’ credentials and employability.

Soft Skills Development: This program is focused on effective communication, teamwork, conflict resolution, workplace etiquette, such as time management, and workplace ethics, to help participants thrive in diverse work environments.

Job Search Strategies – guided in a particular field to ensure all search tools are utilized.
Internships and Apprenticeships: Partnering with local businesses to provide internship and apprenticeship opportunities that offer hands-on experience in participants’ chosen fields.

On-the-Job Training: Collaborating with employers to create on-the-job training programs that allow participants to learn and earn simultaneously.

Employment Outcomes: Job Placement Rates: Tracking the number of participants who secure employment within a certain period after completing the program.

Skill Acquisition:
Certification Completion: Measuring the number of participants who complete certification programs.
Skill Improvement: Assessing improvements in participants’ skills through pre- and post-training evaluations.

Participant Feedback:
Satisfaction Surveys: Collecting participant feedback to gauge their satisfaction with the program and identify areas for improvement.

Success Stories: Documenting success stories to highlight the program’s impact and inspire other community members.
By providing a holistic and comprehensive approach to job training, La Colaborativa’s Job Seekers Training Program aims to empower community members to achieve economic stability and career advancement, contributing to the overall well-being and resilience of the community.

Program is offered in: English, Spanish, Haitian Creole
Participant demographics:

Low-income, Latinx, immigrants

Anticipated number of SNAP participants per year: 200
Total hours: 12
Program duration: 8 weeks
Rolling Admission: Yes
Program start dates: These programs are on-going and offered throughout the year
Sample schedule:
HoursActivity TypeMonTueWedThuFriSatSun
variesIndustry Job Trainings
variesCertification Trainings
variesJob Search
Is the program offered remotely? No
Is public transportation available? Yes

Location information:

Economic Development Center 63 Sixth Street Chelsea, MA 02150Accessible via public transportation
Survival Center 244 Arlington Street Chelsea, MA 02150Accessible via public transportation
Additional information about location:

Economic Development Cetner
63 Sixth Street
Chelsea, MA 02150

Survival Center
244 Arlington Street
Chelsea, MA 02150

Skills and Vocational Training Center (to be developed)
50 Heard Street
Chelsea, Ma 02150

Program is CORI friendly? Yes
Anticipated outcomes: OSHA 10 - General Industry, OSHA-10 Construction Safety, CPR, Infant CPR for childcare
Other outcomes: Stackable Credential(s), Employment/Promotion, Basic skills gain, Industry skills gain

Participant Supports:

Participant Support CategoryAs neededAll participants
Child Care
Transportation
test/license fees
books and supplies
Are there any out of pocket expenses for the participant? No
Do participants receive any pay? Not applicable

Contact Information

Program Liaison: Carlos Galvez
Telephone: 617-889-6080
Program code: LAC-WRT
ABAWD Qualifying? No