Project Place, Inc.
- Work Experience | Internship
Industry Internship Program
Program activities:
The Industry Internship Program (IIP) is a 4 -week credentialing and on-the-job training program. IIP serves as an introduction to the agency’s transitional employment by allowing participants to put the soft and hard skills associated with employment in place through on-the-job training in one of Project Place’s three social enterprises. Participants gain knowledge and experience in one of the following industries: janitorial and maintenance, logistics and vending, food production and manufacturing.
During the credentialing portion of the program, clients attend industry specific classroom-based training to reinforce skills and work to obtain an industry recognized credential in Customer Services through the National Retail Federation Foundation. Additionally, clients can explore job opportunities and career pathways during employment lab and benefit from 1:1 case management services. Quarterly certifications for ServSafe, Mass Allergen, OSHA10 and Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) are also offered to IIP participants.
Upon completion of the 4-week program, client has the opportunity to enroll in one of the agency’s two social enterprises.
Program is offered in: English
Participant demographics:
Individuals experiencing homelessness, housing instability, and very low-income individuals.
Anticipated number of SNAP participants per year: 50
Total hours: 25
Program duration: 4 weeks
Rolling Admission: No
Number of cycles: 12
Program start dates: April 8th, May 6th, June 3rd
Sample schedule:
| Hours | Activity Type | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00am-2:00pm | On the Job Training | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| 10:00am-12:30pm | Customer Service Class | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| 9:00am-10:00am | Enrichment Workshop | ✓ | ||||||
| 10:00am-12:30pm | Employment Lab | ✓ |
Is the program offered remotely? Hybrid
Is public transportation available? Yes
Location information:
| 1145 Washington Street Boston, MA 02118 | Accessible via public transportation by the Orange, Silver, and Red lines as well as the Commuter Rail. |
Additional information about location:
Customer Service Class and enrichment workshops are taught live on zoom. Employment Lab and On the Job Training is conducted in-person at Project Place.
Other requirements: Must be committed to supporting a community of recovery.
Program is CORI friendly? Yes
Anticipated outcomes: National Retail Federation Foundation Customer Service & Sales Certificate
Offered quarterly:
OSHA 10
ServSafe Food Handler and Allergens
Other outcomes: Stackable Credential(s), Employment/Promotion, Industry skills gain, Clients attend daily classroom- based training in order to build the documents necessary to implement a successful job sear
Participant Supports:
| Participant Support Category | As needed | All participants |
|---|---|---|
| DTA SNAP Child Care Referral | ✓ | |
| Transportation | ✓ | |
| Test/License Fees | ✓ | |
| Books/supplies (Customer Service & Sales Class) | ✓ | |
| Clothing/Uniform | ✓ |
Are there any out of pocket expenses for the participant? No
Do participants receive any pay? Stipend
Other, please explain: Participants receive a weekly stipend for On-the-Job training.
Our Industry Internship Program is an approved Career Service program through Access to Recovery (ATR). Participants referred from ATR may receive additional stipends.
Contact Information
Program Liaison: Victoria Patlajan
Telephone: 781-705-2023
Email: vpatlajan@projectplace.org
Program code: PPI-WBLI
ABAWD Qualifying? Yes