ABLE Beginnings is a six-week (180 hours), full-time, computer and skills training program for low-income mature workers. The purpose of the program is to provide unemployed and underemployed older job seekers with the computer skills they need to compete for and secure employment. This program gives participants the skills and confidence they need to take control of their online job search.
With A.B.L.E. Beginnings each student will receive:
Unemployed, economically disadvantaged individuals who need to upgrade their computer skills in order to reenter the workplace. The program is open to applicants of all ages.
Hours | Activity Type | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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9am - 3pm | Classroom Instruction: MS Office; Internet | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
9am - 3pm | Keyboarding, etc. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
9am - 3pm | Individual Job Search and Group Workshops | ✓ | ||||||
9am - 3pm | Employer Workshops | ✓ |
Location information:
98 N Washington Street, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02114. | Training site is located right across the street from North Station and conveniently accessible to Commuter Rail, bus lines, and the Orange and Green Line subways. |
Participant Supports:
Participant Support Category | All participants | As needed |
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DTA SNAP Transportation Support | ✓ | |
Books/Supplies | ✓ | |
Clothing/Uniforms | ✓ | |
DTA SNAP Child Care Referral | ✓ |
Contact Information