Free Job Training Programs
These grant-funded short-term programs lead directly to a job, and are offered at no cost to participants.
Accelerated Career English Program
Improve your English language skills to prepare for the next step in your career!
Clean Energy & Green Jobs Training
Get trained in the growing industries of green construction, solar technology, electrical vehicle charging technology, weatherization, energy auditing and more!
Culinary & Hospitality/ESOL
Training in job skills and language skills for individuals whose first language is not English.
EMT Basic Training
HCC is offering this free, in-person training in partnership with NCTI at AMR.
Hotel & Front Desk Training
Free Hospitality and Hotel Training.
Jump Start
Jump Start Short-term training programs and job placement.
Line Cook Training
Cooks! Food prep workers! Are you ready to take your skills and career to the next level?
Nurse Aide/Home Health Aide/ESOL
Holyoke Works and HCC are offering classes for non-native speakers of English to improve language and math skills, and prepare to pass the MA Nurse Aide Certification Test.
Medical Interpreting
Help others in a healthcare setting – become a medical interpreter.
Para Educator Training
Looking for a career in education with advancement opportunities? This program might be for you!
RISE ESOL for Employment
HCC ESOL Programs offer free, grant-funded English classes for adults through Springfield Adult Learning Center (SALC) and Ludlow Area Adult Learning Center (LAALC)!
SIE Success Program
The SIE Success program offers Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam preparation and job preparation
SNAP Path to Work
Individuals receiving non-cash SNAP benefits through the MA Department of Transitional Assistance are eligible to apply. Programs are free and include advising & employment support services.


