Workforce Central Worcester
44 Front Street, 6th floor, Worcester, MA 01608
(508) 799-1600 / (508) 799-8000
Services: Career counseling, referrals to job openings, CORI assistance, job training, etc.
Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA)
50 Southwest Cutoff, Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 767-3100 or 1-877-382-2363
Services: Employment and job training assistance.
Department of Transitional Assistance (Framingham Office)
300 Howard Street, Framingham, MA 01702 (508) 661-6600 / 1-877-382-2363
Monday–Friday, 7:45 am – 5:00 pm
Employment and Training Resources
1671 Worcester Road, Framingham, MA 01701
(617) 928 0530
Website: http://www.etrcc.com/
Provides individual training programs and career services such as resume writing and interviewing skills. Accepts referrals from the Department of Transitional Assistance. Provides support for economically disadvantaged clients with financial barriers to employment and provides individual training programs.
Gardner Career Center
25 Main Street, Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-5050
Mass Rehab Commission
359 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608-1511
(508) 754-1757
Services: Assists individuals with disabilities to obtain and maintain employment.
North Central Career Centers
Leominster Career Center/ Employment Links, Inc. 100 Erdman Way, Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-1481
Tempo Young Adult Resource Center
68 Henry Street, Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 879-1424
Monday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm; Tuesday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Wednesday, 8:00 am – 8:00 pm; Thursday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Training Resources of America
2 Foster Street, 3rd floor, Worcester, MA 01608
(508) 753-2991
Services: Job training (especially in construction and customer service) for youth, adult education, ESL services, etc.
Training Resources of America, Inc
435 Main Street, Suite 2500, Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 343-4452
United Way Fitchburg
649 John Fitch Hwy, Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-1577
Worcester Public Schools – Nightlife Program
24 Chatham Street, Room 105, Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 799-3090 / (508) 799-1986
Services: Vocational and career training, work force and continuing education classes, adult literacy and GED, etc.
Worcester Community Action Council, Inc.
484 Main Street, Suite 200, Worcester, MA 01608
(508) 754-1176 ext. 153
Services: GED preparation, pre-employment skills, education and career counseling, job and internship placement assistance, life skills workshops, case management, and summer job opportunities for youth and former o enders.
Workforce Central Worcester
44 Front Street, 6th floor, Worcester, MA 01608
(508) 799-1600 or (508)799-8000
MLK Business Empowerment Center
237 Chandler Street, Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 756-6330
Services: Free business consultation, access to business resources and training, reasonably priced workshops and seminars, etc.
Dress for Success
484 Main Street, Suite 101, Worcester, MA 01608
(508) 796-5660
Services: Professional attire, support networks, career development tools for women.
American Red Cross Health Care Training
Nurse Assistant and HomeHealth Aide Training programs
2000 Century Drive, Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 595-3700 / (978) 537-3339
Services: Provides the information and skills that will enable students to provide quality care for residents in nursing homes, for clients at home and patients
in hospitals.
Job Corps
100 Pine Street, N. Grafton, MA 01536
(508) 890-1999
Services: Residential educational and job training program in North Grafton, MA. Some commuter spots available.
* To apply for unemployment insurance, go to Workforce Central at 44 Front Street, 6th floor, Worcester, MA 01608, or call (508) 799-1600. You can also call the TeleClaim center at 1-877-626-6800.