Boston Job Skills Training

Think getting that job is out of reach? Think again.

The Job Training Alliance is a network of greater Boston community-based workforce development organizations. Our member agencies pool their expertise to maximize and advocate for employment opportunities for low-income residents through sustained funding for workforce development.

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At a glance

Member agencies: 17 community-based workforce development organizations across Greater Boston.
Active programs: 65 free or stipended training programs spanning healthcare, trades, customer service, IT, food service, and more.
How to start: Take the 12-question quiz to find programs that match your background, skills, and schedule.

Research

Job Training: Works, Pays, and Saves.

In 2016, JTA released a research-based study documenting the economic impact of community-based job training programs. The findings remain a cornerstone of our advocacy.

$10.8M

Annual earnings by graduates of JTA member programs

Increase in wages for participants on average post-completion

100%

Of member programs are tuition-free or stipended

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For job seekers

Take the Find a Program quiz. Answer 12 questions about your background and goals to see which member programs are a fit.

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For employers

Connect with trained, motivated candidates who are completing rigorous workforce development programs across Boston.

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For agencies

If your organization runs workforce training programs in Greater Boston, learn what membership in the JTA looks like.

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