Getting the Job YOU Want 

Check out both in-person and online career planning and preparation programs. Supports include workforce development, resume building, skill assessments, job searches, and career opportunities. 

Workforce Development

• Whether you’re an employer in need of workforce training, or an individual seeking to polish your resume or take your career in a new direction, HCC’s Workforce Development Programs can help. HCC offers a wide range of options, from credit degree and certificate programs to professional certifications and resume-building courses for current and new employees. Programs include: Emergency Technician Training (EMT), Real Estate Agent Prep., Commercial drivers license, MGM Casino Training, and much more!
• With career training programs as close as Chicopee, MA, Porter & Chester Institute can help you achieve the technical and professional skills essential for your chosen career through industry-modeled, student-centered education and training. PCI includes training in areas such as: automotive, computer & network technology/design, electrical/HVAC trades, and healthcare.
• Looking to improve workforce skills such as networking, interviewing, and resume building? The MassHire Springfield Career Center can help! They assist people in building their skill sets to meet the needs of businesses by providing many workshops and career training options as well as advice and feedback!
  • MassHire also has a Holyoke office! Click here to visit their site. 
• Are you age 16-24 and looking for career technical and academic training? The Westover JobCorps Center in Chicopee, Ma can provide those who qualify with a no cost education. Areas of academic training include basic reading and math, independent living, career skills, and more. Skills training includes trades such as welding, bricklaying, office administration, and culinary arts!

 

Online Career Planning 

• Planning your career with Mapping your Future can help you: Assess your skills and interests, develop a career plan, research careers, find work, and develop an effective resume. 
• Going2College provides a ten-point list to help you in choosing a career and developing a work plan. Ideas include: assessing skills and interests, choosing a career goal, developing job hunting skills, and more!
• The Career Gateway is a place to access online tools, resources, and leads that will help you be more successful in finding and securing employment. You’ll learn about career opportunities, find training programs, link to placement services, and much, much more.
• Easterseals Massachusetts conducts an assessment of a person’s interests, skills and knowledge that would be applicable to the workplace.  Secondly, the program offers skills training and the opportunity to receive assistance in career planning.  Finally, Easterseals MA offers job seekers assistance to secure employment.