Breaktime United, Inc.
- Work Experience | Transitional Jobs
Breaktime Liftoff Work Experience
Program activities:
Liftoff is for young adults ages 18-25 who have successfully completed Breaktime’s Launchpad program. In Liftoff, young adults are placed at a partnering job site that matches participants career interest as much as possible. Participants work 20-30 hours/week, earning $20/hr for 13 weeks while receiving continued one-on-one support and resources from your Breaktime case manager.
Job sites are diverse and are located throughout Metro Boston; transportation in the form of an MBTA Perq Pass is provided to each participant. Regular check-ins with job site supervisors as well as Breaktime case managers is required.
Skills learned and practiced in Liftoff include: refining short- and long-term career/education goals based on Liftoff experience; problem-solving at work; budgeting and financial literacy; identifying vocational/training goals and next steps.
Program is offered in: English
Participant demographics:
Young adults ages 18-25 experiencing homelessness who have successfully completed Breaktime’s Launchpad program.
Anticipated number of SNAP participants per year: 60
Total hours: 30
Program duration: 13 weeks
Rolling Admission: Yes
Number of cycles: 12
Program start dates: A new program begins on the first day of the month for all 12 months.
Sample schedule:
| Hours | Activity Type | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varies | Work Experience at Job Site | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Is the program offered remotely? No
Is public transportation available? Yes
Location information:
| Breaktime: 170 Portland Street, Boston MA 02114 | Location is directly across from North Station T stop and within walking distance of Haymarket, Downtown Crossing, and Park. |
Additional information about location:
Organizations where the job training may take place:
Bloc Cafe | Community Servings | Cityscapes Plant Care | Cradles to Crayons | Daily Table Dorchester | Diesel Cafe | East End House | Forge Bakery and Cafe | Revby | Spaulding Rehabilitation | YMCA Greater Boston East Boston Food Pantry
Program requirements: CORI check
Program is CORI friendly? Yes
Anticipated outcomes: Breaktime Job Readiness Certificate
Other outcomes: Employment/Promotion, Basic skills gain, Industry skills gain
Participant Supports:
| Participant Support Category | All participants | As needed |
|---|---|---|
| DTA SNAP Child Care Referral | ✓ | |
| Employment Supplies | ✓ | |
| Monthly MBTA Perq Pass | ✓ | |
Are there any out of pocket expenses for the participant? No
Do participants receive any pay? Wage
Other, please explain: Participants receive wages of $20 per hour worked.
Contact Information
Program Liaison: Grace McDonald
Telephone: 508-319-1679
Ext: 1234
Email: info@breaktime.org
Program code: BUI-WBLTJ-SUB
ABAWD Qualifying? Yes