Parent and Guardian Career Opportunities

STCC Workforce Development Center

Junior Achievement Part-time Program/Education Coordinator  

Workforce Training in the IT Sector

I hope all is well, and that you’ve been enjoying the great late spring weather we’ve been having!
I’m writing to touch base with you about terrific workforce training in the IT sector, offered by Tech Foundry.  As you may know, I’ve made a career change (back) into the nonprofit sector, leading Tech Foundry, our region’s IT-focused workforce development organization.  I’ve been impressed by the content and, more importantly, impact of the Tech Foundry program in the 2 months I’ve been on board; I’m writing today in the hope that we can reconnect about continued collaboration.
Specifically, with an unprecedented number of open jobs in the technology sector, Tech Foundry would like to work with your organization and the people you serve to connect them to training, work experience and job placement in IT.  
This fall, we’re doubling our training capacity, with 50 slots available for students for our program starting in late August.  The application is open on our website: https://thetechfoundry.org/the-program/apply-now/ .  Our flyer and links to our information session calendar can be found here: Learn More – Tech Foundry (thetechfoundry.org).
We’ll also send some materials to you in hard copy. We hope you’ll help us spread the word – and will also refer potential students to us.
More about Tech Foundry’s program:
  •        Our 18-week program (14 weeks of classes, 4 of internship) will be offered hybrid, with a mix of online and in-person classes and activities, in morning and afternoon timeslots, enabling people to work.
  •        Graduates will earn a Tech Foundry certificate, as well as Google IT credentials and a full semester’s worth of credits at HCC.
  •        Tech Foundry works to build a warm, supportive and collaborative culture, including providing coaching and mentoring during and after the program, as well as internship and job placement.
  •        Average starting wage of our graduates is $38-40K/year, with most earning between $50-60K within 2 years.  Our IT certification is one of the fastest ways to access a stable, living wage job with opportunities for ongoing career growth!
To apply, potential student members must complete the required process (application form, basic skills evaluation) by July 6.  Qualified students will be interviewed in July, with acceptance being offered in early August.
Either my colleague Marie-Ange Delimon or I will call you in the coming week to follow-up; in the interim, please do not hesitate to contact me at tricia@thetechfoundry.org, or at 413.276.0609 if you have any questions or need more information.
 
Thanks for your consideration.
 
Best regards,
           
Tricia Canavan
CEO
 

Free ESOL CNA Program 

Free ESOL CNA Program - Please Share!

Learn the knowledge and skills to become a nursing assistant or home health aide, while improving your English language skills, in this free program! Prepare to pass the MA Nurse Aide Certification Test and enter employment as a nurse aide or home health aide.

The program is three months long, and runs three times per year. Apply any time, and we'll get you ready for the next class session!
ELIGIBILITY
  • High to intermediate/advanced English skills
  • Able to pass CORI/SORI background check
  • Must be ready to work in healthcare upon completion of the program, and be authorized to work in the U.S.
This training will result in job placement.
CONTACT
Please fill out this form for more information!
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413.552.2500
workforce@hcc.edu
View a program flyer.  If you'd like flyers, please let us know!
Classes will be held Monday-Friday 8:30AM-2:00PM. 
 
Currently filling seats for a May 23rd start date and a September start date!
https://www.hcc.edu/courses-and-programs/workforce-development/free-job-training-programs/nurse-aide/home-health-aide/esol 
Corinne R. Delaney, MSW  
Education & Career Advisor
Workforce and Economic Development
Holyoke Community College
(508) 372-0084
https://www.hcc.edu/myhcc
https://www.hcc.edu/courses-and-programs/workforce-development/free-job-training-programs/nurse-aide/home-health-aide/esol Office Hours:  Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
 
FOR UPDATED INFORMATION ON FREE AND SUBSIDIZED JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS, GO TO: www.hcc.edu/job-ready  

Training Program

Community Health Worker Apprenticeship Program

Free CDL Training

Medical Office Assistants

Sheet Metal Fabrication Training

Free/Subsidized Classes for Unemployed and Underemployed at Holyoke Community College

https://www.hcc.edu/courses-and-programs/workforce-development/free/subsidized-classes-for-unemployed-and-underemployed
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The ACE Program at Holyoke ​Community College

​The main goal of the ACE program is to build confidence in participants in terms of their English Language skills through classes that will target job readiness and career exploration. As you know, there are many people that come to the USA with great backgrounds, but because of their limited English speaking skills, they can't find jobs or go for a training program of their desire or experience.
 
Through this program HCC will be working with the participants in creating new opportunities for them in terms of jobs, career exploration, and/or training opportunities.
 
The best of all of this, THIS IS A FREE program with great support services for the participants. And it is online!!
 
What I want from you is to contact me for more information, and to see how you can help your customers to be part of this program.  Please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience. Please feel free to pass this flyer to your customers and other community contacts.
 
Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Ana I. Sanchez, MS
ACE Program Recruiter
Holyoke Community College
(863) 583-5370