Expanded Local Workforce Training Opportunities

Whether you’re considering a career change or looking to sharpen the skills that keep you competitive in today’s evolving job market, now may be the perfect time to take the next step. Local organizations and BACC members, workforce development leaders, are expanding access to a range of professional training and up-skilling opportunities designed to meet the needs of both job seekers and employers.

From industry-specific certifications to leadership development and hands-on technical training, these programs aim to empower individuals, strengthen the local talent pipeline, and support long-term economic growth in the community. Take a look at the local offering available below:

• Middlesex Community College Programs
  • MCC Mini-mesters MCC understands that students have job, family and personal responsibilities. Mini-mesters offer flexible and affordable classes that fit into your schedule. Jumpstart your education with accelerated options to make getting an education possible. 
  • Electronic Technician Training Program The Electronic Technician Training Program will prepare program participants to enter the electronics or manufacturing industry. The skills covered include: Hand Soldering, Printed Circuit Boards, Introduction to Electronics, and more.
  • Learn and Earn Program Learn and Earn at MCC is an integrated internship experience designed to give students paid relevant, hands on experience while they are still enrolled at MCC.

• Northeastern University Pathmaker Program Through the Pathmaker program, the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) is funding industry-aligned training programs that address critical skills and talent supply gaps and connects skilled, diverse workers with life science career opportunities in Massachusetts.

• MassBioEd Life Science Pre-Apprenticeship & Career Exploration Program Take the first step to a career in biotech with MassBioEd’s Life Sciences Pre-Apprenticeship. This program trains individuals who are interested in a career in Biotechnology. This opportunity will provide participants with FREE education and training focused on topics relevant to in demand jobs in the life sciences.

• MA and Google Free AI Training Governor Maura Healey announced a new statewide partnership with Google to offer all Massachusetts residents access to artificial intelligence and career certificate training programs at no cost through the Grow with Google program. This initiative is designed to help provide every resident and small business with the AI and tech skills they need to succeed in today's digital economy at no cost.