New Career Connections Program Helps Cambridge Residents Prepare for Job Training Programs and Pursue a Career

Are you a Cambridge resident interested in learning about job training opportunities to jumpstart your career? The Cambridge Community Learning Center (CLC) is excited to announce Career Connections, a new program that helps Cambridge residents start a career or make a career change. 

The Career Connections program begins in January 2026 and continues through May 2026. Classes meet weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Community Learning Center in Central Square at 5 Western Ave. 

The program includes: 

• Support exploring options for careers, including presentations from job training providers 
• Classes to build communication and computer skills for the workplace 
• Help applying to local career training programs  
• One-on-one career advising with ongoing support   

“I was really struck by how comprehensive the program structure was, and how powerfully the program advisor and the teachers guided us through such a life-changing process," said Leslie, who participated in CLC's pilot version of the program last year. “Picturing a new, successful career path in just six months no longer seemed scary — suddenly, anything felt possible.” Through Career Connections, Leslie learned about local job training programs and is now enrolled in Just-A-Start's Information Technology Training Program.

Sign up for a Career Connections information session to learn more about the program and how to apply. Career Connections will accept applications to its 2026 program through Friday, December 19.

To learn more, visit the Career Connections webpage.