Participants
Refugees and individuals with other humanitarian immigration statuses
The Coaching for Advancement program provides specialized coaching to help participants identify their career goals, and then support them in taking the next steps in one or more of the following tracks: Employment, Education or Training. CFA specifically helps individuals from refugee and immigrant populations to achieve goals in employment, education, or skills training. Through this program, participants seek to increase their employability through skills training (i.e English language classes or computer skills courses), advancing education (ex. GED or college), or advancing their careers (ex. first time job in the USA or career pivot). Participants are paired with a Career Coach who will help them achieve these goals through activities such as resume building, mock interviews and interview practice, 1:1 job search coaching and strategies, and job retention success coaching. Participants of CFA are first time JVS clients who are not eligible for other JVS programs and who identify as refugees or immigrants.
Participants will receive up to 1 year of one-on-one career coaching to complete any next steps with their Career Coach. It is expected that participants will work closely with JVS staff as well as complete tasks independently to achieve their goals.
Refugees and individuals with other humanitarian immigration statuses
English
12
26 weeks
Yes
Continuous (ongoing throughout the year)
Clients attend scheduled meetings with their career coaches on a weekly basis, but it does not follow a predetermined schedule
Indicated immigration status | valid work authorization | career advancement goals
Yes
Employment/Promotion | Basic skills gain
Participant Support Category | All participants | As needed |
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DTA SNAP Child Care Referral | ✓ | |
DTA SNAP Transportation Support | ✓ | |
Test/License Fees | ✓ | |
Books/Supplies | ✓ | |
Clothing/Uniforms | ✓ | |
Computer and Internet | ✓ |
No
None
No
Downtown Boston: 75 Federal Street, Boston, MA 02110
Accessible via all MBTA subway lines (Red, Orange, Blue, Green), as well as Silver Lines, Commuter Rail (South Station) and multiple bus routes
Program services are currently being offered both in person and remotely
617-399-3131
Fill out an application and take the next step toward your new career: https://www.jvs-boston.org/uif-program-applications