Address 87 Tyler Street, 5th Floor Boston, MA 02111 Phone 617-426-9492 ext. 211Services Offered Skills TrainingBuilding Energy Efficient Maintenance Skills (BEEMS) Click for Details Possibly meets the ABAWD work requirement.Service Description: The BEEMS Program trains participants for a career as a maintenance technician/engineer. Students learn the fundamentals of carpentry, plumbing, painting, electricity, and power and grounds equipment. Participants will also work on English, math, and computer skills as well as a “green” curriculum on energy efficiency and weatherization. Students spend 17 weeks with approximately 1 hour in the classroom and 3 to 4 hours learning hands-on from a master technician or engineer. They then are placed in a 5-week internship. Students receive job readiness training throughout the course, and they receive job placement assistance and ongoing retention support following graduation. Participants: Low income participants from Eastern Massachusetts. Program Hours: 20 hours per week Program Duration: 22 weeks- 2 cycles per yearSample Schedule: Contact provider for detailsRequirements: High school diploma/GED/HiSET Skills TrainingCareers in Banking and Finance Click for Details Possibly meets the ABAWD work requirement.Service Description: The CBF Program prepares students for a successful career in retail banking. Students will spend 8 weeks in the classroom learning banking regulations and security, business English language skills contextualized for banking, computer skills, customer service and sales techniques including cross sales, and more. During the classroom time, major banks will provide presentations and teach modules. Following the classroom work, students will spend 4 weeks training job readiness, taking part in mock interviews with bank partner employers, and performing job searches with assistance from CBF. Participants: Low income participants from Eastern Massachusetts. Program Hours: 28 hours per week Program Duration: 12 weeks - 4 cycles per yearSample Schedule: Contact provider for details. Requirements: High school diploma/GED/HiSET Job Retention ServicesRetention Services via the Student Services Specialist Click for Details Service Description: The Student Services Specialist works with graduates of AACA’s programs to ensure that they are equipped with the support to excel in their new career. The Specialist checks in regularly with graduates during the 24-months following graduation and works with the graduate to address any issues that may endanger retention of their job. This may include immigration issues, housing issues, tax preparation help, and other social services. When necessary, the Specialist will refer the graduate to an appropriate partner or available service to deal with issues not serviced in-house. For example, AACA currently partners extensively with Tufts Medical Center. When a graduate has issues with health insurance, AACA refers the student to a specialist at Tufts that can assist the graduate with insurance enrollment and other problems. Participants: Low income participants from Eastern Massachusetts. Program Hours: 16 hour per weekProgram Duration: 12 weeksSample Schedule: Contact provider for details Job SearchNext STEP Click for Details Service Description: AACA's Next STEP program consists of levels 6 to 10 of our ESOL classes. However, unlike levels 1 to 5, which are geared towards beginners, Next STEP has the stated focus of helping students get into college or job training. Due to this, Next STEP also has wraparound support services including career counseling, which may include resume help and mock interview training, and job search assistance. Participants: Unemployed or underemployed adults.Program Hours: 8 hours per weekProgram Duration: 18 weeks (2 cycles)Sample Schedule: Contact provider for details Websitehttps://aaca-boston.org/
