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    Jewish Vocational Service, Inc.
    • 75 Federal Street, 3rd Fl., Boston, MA 02110
    • 617-399-3131
    • Vocational Skills Training
    Vocational Training Program (VTP)
    Program activities:

    VTP is a short-term, intensive skills training program that provides participants with a mix of classroom and experiential learning in one of several industry tracks: hospitality, healthcare, bank careers, and food service. JVS collaborates closely with employer partners to maximize job prospects for participants upon successful completion of the program.

    UIF – Program Applications

    Program is offered in: English
    Participant demographics:

    Foreign born individuals with English proficiency and interest in one of the industry tracks

    Anticipated number of SNAP participants per year: 24
    Total hours: 12
    Program duration: 6 weeks
    Rolling Admission: No
    Number of cycles: 8
    Program start dates: 10/28/2024 — 11/27/2024 Customer Service Training 12/9/2024 — 1/30/2025 Food Service Training 2/17/2025 — 4/3/2025 Bank Teller Training 4/21/2025 — 5/15/2025 Hotel and Hospitality Training 5/26/2025 — 6/27/2025 Food Service Training 7/7/2025 — 8/13/2025 Bank Teller Training 8/26/2025 — 10/9/2025 Food Service Training
    Sample schedule:
    HoursActivity TypeMonTueWedThuFriSatSun
    10:00am-1:00pmVTP Classroom Instruction✓✓✓
    Other Schedule Information: Students also attend scheduled meetings with their Career Coaches on a weekly basis outside of class time, though it is not according to a predetermined schedule. Clients will also have hands-on internship and job shadowing experience within specific industries (ex. Hospitality and food service) as part of some of the training programs.
    Is the program offered remotely? Hybrid
    Is public transportation available? Yes

    Location information:

    Downtown Boston: 75 Federal Street, Boston, MA 02110Accessible via all MBTA subway lines (Red, Orange, Blue, Green) as well as Silver Line, Commuter Rail (South Station) and multiple Bus routes.
    Courtyard Boston Copley Square - 88 Exeter St, Boston, MA 02116Accessible via MBTA subway lines (Orange and Green) as well as Silver Line, Commuter Rail (Back Bay Station) and multiple Bus routes.
    Fairmont Copley Plaza - 138 St James Ave, Boston, MA 02116Accessible via MBTA subway lines (Orange and Green) as well as Silver Line, Commuter Rail (Back Bay Station) and multiple Bus routes.
    Shake Shack, Downtown Boston - 322 Washington St, Boston, MA 02108Accessible via all MBTA subway lines (Red, Orange, Blue, Green) as well as Silver Line, Commuter Rail (South Station) and multiple Bus routes.
    Shake Shack, Newbury St. - 234-236 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116Accessible via MBTA subway lines (Orange and Green) as well as Silver Line, Commuter Rail (Back Bay Station) and multiple Bus routes.
    Shake Shack, Seaport - 77 Seaport Blvd, Boston, MA 02210Accessible via MBTA Silver Line.
    Shake Shack, Prudential - 800 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199Accessible via MBTA subway lines (Orange and Green) as well as Silver Line, Commuter Rail (Back Bay Station) and multiple Bus routes.
    Shake Shack, Assembly Row - 355 Assembly Row, Somerville, MA 02145Accessible via MBTA Orange line and multiple bus lines.
    Additional information about location:

    Hospitality trainings: various employer partners in greater Boston area (accessible via MBTA Red, Orange, Blue, Green, or Silver Lines and Commuter Rail)
    Some trainings are currently being offered in-person (hospitality and food service), while all others are being offered remotely.

    Program is CORI friendly? Yes
    Anticipated outcomes: ServSafe (Food Service only) and JVS Certificate of completion and employment in relevant industry
    Other outcomes: Employment/Promotion, Basic skills gain, Industry skills gain

    Participant Supports:

    Participant Support CategoryAs neededAll participants
    DTA SNAP Child Care Referral✓
    DTA SNAP Transportation Support ✓
    Clothing/Uniforms✓
    Computer and Internet✓
    Are there any out of pocket expenses for the participant? No
    Do participants receive any pay? Not applicable

    Contact Information

    Program Liaison: Philip Schuchert
    Telephone: 617-399-3391
    Email: pschuchert@jvs-boston.org
    Program code: JVS-VT-VTP
    ABAWD Qualifying? No