The Job Seekers Support Group is a space for job seekers to share their experiences in the job search process and networking with other job seekers.  This will also be a time for non-native English speakers to practice their language skills in a safe and comfortable environment.

No registration required. Interpretation services in Spanish, Portuguese and Haitian Creole will be provided. Childcare is available upon request. Read more about First Source Job Seekers Support Group

Did you know that Jobs for Somerville played an integral part in creating the Somerville First Source Jobs Initiative? Come learn about that process and the role that community organizing has played in creating programs like First Source.

No registration required. Interpretation services in Spanish, Portuguese and Haitian Creole will be provided. Childcare is available upon request. Read more about Jobs for Somerville Orientation for Job Seekers

Join us at our next coalition meeting to discuss our next steps in negotiating a CBA, meeting with the mayor, and winning development without displacement! Read more about Union United Coalition Meeting

Jobs for Somerville was formed by community members in response to the need for good local jobs. Come to the committee meeting to learn how you can get involved. Food, childcare, and interpretation will be provided.

For more information, contact Karen at 617-776 5931 x230 or knarefsky@somervillecdc.org, or Rene at 617-776-5931 x226 or rmardones@somervillecdc.org.

The Affordable Housing Organizing Committee (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.

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

If you want to get involved, contact René at 617-776-5931 x226 or rmardones@somervillecdc.org.

Following up on a successful rally last week, Union United's monthly meeting will be focused on the figuring out our winning strategy, how and when to negotiate our CBA, and making sure to set-up meeting with key individuals at the City. Please let us know if you can make it!

Contact Mashael at 617-776-5931 x228 or mmajid@somervillecdc.org 

SCC members are invited to join us for an informal conversation with our legislators to discuss issues and priorities for 2015. We will be serving Union Square Donuts(!) and coffee. Not to be missed!

If you’d like to come, please RSVP to Meridith at mlevy@somervillecdc.org or 617-776-5931 x242

Read more about First Source Recruitment Session with Chipotle

Do you have a hard time getting ready for a job interview? Is it difficult for you to answer the interview questions with confidence and assertiveness? The workshops offered by a professional in career development will help you to feel more prepared. Join us! Registration is required Read more about First Source Interviewing Skills Workshop

The Job Seekers Support Group is a space for job seekers to share their experiences in the job search process and networking with other job seekers.  This will also be a time for non-native English speakers to practice their language skills in a safe and comfortable environment.

This is a drop in event, no registration required.  Read more about First Source Job Seekers Support Group

After wrapping up the visioning meetings, the City, US2 and the designers will set up temporary office space in the old Post Office at 237 Washington Street from Monday, March 9th through Wednesday, March 11th. You can “drop in” at any time that works for your schedule between 10am and 8pm. You can chat with our project team, you can watch our designers sketch a hundred different ideas for new public spaces, transportation solutions, and office and housing development. Read more about Somerville By Design -- Union Square Charrette

Learn about the role that community organizing has played in creating the First Source Program. Members of Jobs for Somerville will talk about our history and the campaigns we have led for good local jobs that bring the benefits of development back to our community. We hope that members of the the First Source Program will join Jobs for Somerville! Read more about Jobs for Somerville Orientation

The next CAC meeting will be on Tuesday, February 24 from 6-8 pm at the Argenziano School (290 Washington St.) to discuss jobs and the local economy.

Learn more about the Union Square CAC at http://www.unionsquarefutures.org/home