The Restaurant Opportunities Center of Boston and Somerville Community Corporation are partnering through our First Source Hiring Program to offer Somerville residents a free Server and Bartender Training. During these classes, students will be able to get skills to build a career in the restaurant industry. This is a unique opportunity for Somerville residents looking to work for the many restaurants across Somerville. 

When: Monday-Thursday, Nov. 3-13 | 9 am-12 pm Read more about Free Server & Bartender Training

The Somerville First Source Jobs Initiative, a partnership between Somerville Community Corporation (SCC), the City of Somerville, and The Career Place (TCP), will be hosting a breakfast this Friday, October 24^th, to celebrate the progress we have made toward bringing good quality jobs to Somerville residents.

CELEBRATING OUR SUCCESS AND MAPPING THE FUTURE BREAKFAST
Friday, October 24 | 9:00-11:00 am
Assembly Square Community Room | 50 Middlesex Ave, Somerville Read more about Celebrating our Success and Mapping the Future Breakfast

Come and connect with employers around the Somerville are with current job openings! Read more about First Source Job Fair

Please join us for our monthly Union United Meeting. More details to come.

For more information on getting involved, contact Mashael Majid at (617) 776-5931 x228

Come and participate in a training that will teach you how to get the most of our upcoming First Source Job Fair on October 29th.

During this session, you will be enrolled in a talent bank that employers will use to identify future hires.

For more information, contact Jorge Colón at 617-776-5931 x232

Join Union United on a community tour to learn about the past, present, and future of organizing and community-building in Union Square.

We'll start at the northern corner of Somerville Ave and Bow Street, close to Market Basket, and finish in Union Square Plaza by SCATV. Then we'll head over to CrossFit Somerville for a potluck! Read more about Union United Community Tour

Come and support Union United as they present on Community Benefit Agreements and community engagement to the Civic Advisory Committee. This is a critical moment for Union United to make community benefits a part of the master agreement for the Union Square redevelopment.

Pocket Change is a program for young adult between 18-24 years old. Join us and get access to:

1. Hard skill training
2. Soft skill training
3. Jobs readiness workshops 
4. Career counseling
5. Job placement

Call Jorge Colon to Register!

617-776 5931 x 232

Let the First Source Program help you to find the job you are looking for. During the Jobs Readiness Event we will enroll you in a talent bank that employers will use to identify future hires. Also you will participate in a workshop to be a more successful job seeker and meet other people that are looking for jobs

AHOC is a group of Somerville tenants, homeowners, and community members who are devoted to preserving and increasing affordable housing opportunities and stabilizing existing communities in Somerville. Right now we are working on a campaign to increase affordable housing through inclusionary zoning. Joun us to learn more!

We meet on the third Thursday of every month. Interpretation and dinner are always provided.

A more in depth discussion on interviewing, building on the Interview prep workshops from last week.  Participants will answer interview questions using Interview Jenga and will also practice mock interviews with a partner using a role play script where one person will be the employer and one person will be the prospective employee. Participants will be better prepared to answer difficult interview questions.

Learn how to prepare for a job interview.  Find out how to make a good first impression at your interview, and practice commonly asked questions.

Learn how to create a professional resume: a summary of your work history, skills and volunteer experience. Many employers require a resume as part of the application process.