WORCESTER JOBS FUND

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The Worcester Jobs Fund was created to better connect Worcester residents with good jobs made available through development projects and job expansion activities.  The effort prepares residents for employment in viable long-term career pathways where there is an immediate workforce need through activities such as job training, job recruitment, and related services.

The Fund is administratively housed within the MassHire Central Region Workforce Board and is guided by a committee comprising representatives from the Executive Office of Economic Development, the MassHire Central Career Centers, Worcester Community Labor Coalition, the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, and the Worcester Public Schools.

The Fund currently receives an annual City of Worcester tax levy appropriation of $200,000.  Additional funding from federal, state, local, and private sources are leveraged to enhance and support programming as well.  For Fiscal Year 2023 the Worcester Jobs Fund is a recipient of funds from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation.

WJF CURRENT PROGRAMS

Current Available Programs

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JOBSEEKER SERVICES

The Jobs Fund is committed to offering FREE trainings that prepare graduates for entry level positions that are in demand and that are connected with living-wage career pathways.  For Fiscal Year 2023 the Worcester Jobs Fund is offering trainings in the following areas:

  • Commercial Driver’s License Class B Training (CDL)
  • Commercial Driver’s License Class A Training (CDL)
  • Worcester Building Pathways Pre-Apprenticeship Training (Construction)
  • Phlebotomy Technician Training (Healthcare)
  • Certified Clinical Assistant Training (Healthcare)
  • Advanced Manufacturing Training (Manufacturing)

In order for individuals to be eligible to participate in Worcester Jobs Fund programs, they must meet the following ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be a City of Worcester resident
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Must be income eligible

Income Guidelines 

**Specific training programs may have additional criteria for applicants based on job-specific hiring standards related to that individual occupation.  Examples include driver’s license as well as high school diploma or equivalent.

Contact us today for information about upcoming training sessions!

EMPLOYER PARTNERSHIPS

The success of the Jobs Fund programs would not be possible without strong partnerships with local employers.  By collaborating with local employers to design trainings that meet the demands of current employment opportunities, graduates are better prepared for the labor market and employers benefit from having access to a qualified pool of local candidates.  The Jobs Fund currently has opportunities for Employer Partners to engage in the following activities:

  • Provide advice on curriculum content and applicant assessment guidelines
  • Participate in industry Q&A panels with current trainees
  • Conduct mock interviews or résumé critiques with program participants or graduates
  • Collaborate with the Jobs Fund to design new training programs that prepare enrollees for living-wage career opportunities that are in demand with your company

Contact us today for more information about becoming an Employer Partner!

Arianna DrummyDirector Worcester Jobs Fund
MassHire Central Region Workforce Board
340 Main St, Suite 400
Worcester, MA 01608
Office Phone: (508) 373-7641
Anh DaoWorcester Jobs Fund Program Assistant
MassHire Central Region Workforce Board
Worcester Jobs Fund Program Assistant
340 Main St Suite 400, Worcester, MA 01608
DaoA@masshirecentral.com
Office: 508-453-6847
Cell: 774-418-1234
Fax: 508-799-1595