The Office of Workforce Development (OWD) builds partnerships between schools, community-based organizations, and the business sector to expand employment and training opportunities for Cambridge Residents. OWD assesses and responds to the unmet needs of the local workforce.

Opportunities for Employers

OWD works with area businesses on a number of initiatives

• The Business Advisory Committee
• Cambridge Employment Program (CEP)
• Community Youth Development: Invest in Cambridge Youth
• Summer Jobs Campaign for Cambridge Youth
• Youth Employment Center
• Job Fairs

Opportunities for Youth

OWD collaborates with schools, community-based organizations, and businesses to develop internships, career exploration and employment opportunities for Cambridge youth.

• Youth Employment Center
• Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program
• Fall Youth Employment Program
• The Neighborhood Service Project
• The Summer Jobs Campaign
• Resources for Professionals Working with Youth.

Opportunities for Adults

OWD is committed to enhancing career and training opportunities for adult residents of Cambridge. To accomplish this, OWD has formed partnerships with local employment, training, and education providers.

• Cambridge Employment Program (CEP)
• Bunker Hill Community College
• Just A Start Cambridge Biomedical Careers Program
• Resources for Employment, Education, and Training Providers