The Career Connections Program will prepare you for a career training program and to start a new career!
The Career Connections Program helps adults who need to improve their English communications and/or math skills to think carefully about their interests, values, and job skills. CCP works with many training providers who give presentations to program participants about their trainings and careers so that participants will learn about the various options they have.
Participants work with the program career advisor to research what career is good for them. Training programs require an English and/or a math test to enroll students and the Career Connections Program will help participants study to pass them. During the program, you will make connections, expand your professional network, and learn how to take the next step in your career.
The program is 17 weeks, from January – May.
The program includes:
- Classes to build communication and computer skills for the workplace
- Support exploring options for career training
- Help applying to local career training programs
- One-on-one career advising with ongoing support
This program may be right for you if:
- You want to learn more about different career options so you can make choices about your future
- You need help finding the right career training program for your goals
- You want to strengthen your communication skills
- You are looking for help applying for a career training program
Program schedule:
- Classes meet on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
- Most classes are in-person. There are online options later in the program.
Ready to join? You can apply if:
- You attend an information session
- You are 18 years or older
- You complete a math, reading, and writing assessment
- You are eligible to work in the U.S. (have a valid work permit, resident card, or U.S. citizenship)
Cambridge residents are given first priority.
Sign Up for an Information Session
Apply by December 19, 2025 to join the 2026 program.
Questions? Contact Valerie Hammond at vhammond@cambridgema.gov or call/text 508-418-4454.
