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Job TrainingsFood Services Training Program Contact: 617-892-7784, website Who: Pine Street Inn For: homeless men and women seeking a job What: A 10-week course and internship, divided into two training sessions of cafeteria and kitchen operations, includes classroom instruction, customer service, menu preparation, kitchen safety and food sanitation, weights and measurements, deli-style and cafeteria operations, and salad bar preparation and food production. Students work and bake with Pine Street's chefs and professional culinary staff to prepare 1,600 meals each day Where: 444 Harrison Avenue How: call the phone number and ask for Irene Adley STRIVE (Support and Training Result In Valuable Employees) Contact: 617-892-9493, website Who: Pine Street Inn For: homeless men and women seeking a job What: a three-week job readiness and placement program that teaches attitudinal training, interviewing skills, resume development, and introductory computer skills. Job placement counseling is available to all participants. Where: 444 Harrison Avenue How: call the phone number and ask for David Sykes The Building Maintenance Training Program Contact: 617-532-5527, website Who: Pine Street Inn For: homeless men and women seeking a job What: a 14-week which provides training in a number of areas, from floor cleaning to floor care and equipment repair, an understanding of OSHA regulations, and basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry, tile and painting. Classroom and hands-on instruction are integrated. Where: 444 Harrison Avenue How: call the phone number and ask for Nicholas Pieri Moving Ahead Program (MAP) Contact: 617-542-4211, website Who: St. Francis House For: men and women with histories of homelessness, addiction, mental illness or incarceration What: a 14-week job and life-skills training program which focuses on strengths, getting job appropriate clothing, and training for entering the workforce Where: 39 Boylston St., Boston Serving Ourselves Contact: 617-534-2526, website Who: Friends of Boston’s Homeless For: homeless men and women seeking a job What: job training in clerical/administrative, culinary arts, food service, commercial laundry operations, building and grounds maintenance, delivery driving and other marketable trades. Work Experience Contact: 617-534-2526, website Who: Friends of Boston’s Homeless For: homeless men and women seeking a job What: a program which provides homeless adults with paid job training and a stable living environment. Assistance with job placement, resume writing and interviewing skills. Clean Corners…Bright Hopes Contact: 617-542-3740, website Who: Project Place For: homeless men and women seeking a job What: a 6 month paid transitional employment program including weekly support groups, case management, and help with finding a more permanent job. Employees are responsible for trash and graffiti removal, seasonal planting, sweeping sidewalks and event set up. How: call the number and ask for Caitlin O’Brian Project Pepsi Contact: 617-542-3740, website Who: Project Place For : homeless men and women seeking a job What: a 6 month paid transitional employment program including weekly support groups, case management, and help with finding a more permanent job. Employees are responsible for filling vending machines, minor repairs, product inventory, customer service, and the administration of the business. How: call the number and ask for Caitlin O’Brian Home Plate Contact: 617-542-3740, website Who: Project Place For: homeless men and women seeking a job What: a 6 month paid transitional employment program including weekly support groups, case management, and help with finding a more permanent job. Employees market chili and cornbread out of pushcarts in Downtown Crossing and receive training and supervision. How: call the number and ask for Caitlin O’Brian Project 90 Contact: 617-542-3740, website Who: Project Place For: homeless men and women seeking a job What: a job training and internship program. Clients attend classes 8 hours a day and learn resume writing, interview skills, etc. Also work in a 16 hour a week internship. Also receive job counseling and placement, case management, computer skills training. How: call the number and ask for Caitlin O’Brian Mellon Administrative Center for Training and Support Contact: 617-542-3740, website Who: Project Place For: homeless women wishing to work in an office setting What: a job training program including customer service and computer training in classes, workshops and paid on the job training. How: call the number and ask for Caitlin O’Brian IMPACT Contact: 617-983-0351, website Who: Friends of the Shattuck Shelter For: homeless men and women seeking a job What: a job skills program. Includes job readiness assessment, employment counseling, training for job skills, and a career resource room with 12 computers. Where: Shattuck Shelter in Jamaica Plain |
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Since 1984, the Friday Night Supper Program has served
nutritious home-cooked meals to homeless
and hungry people in Boston.
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