General

Jan 22

First Source Computer Skills Workshop

Repeats every week every Friday until Fri Feb 05 2016 .
10:00am to 12:00pm

10:00am to 12:00pm
10:00am to 12:00pm

Location: 

Haitian Coalition, 268 Rear Powder House Blvd., 17C, Somerville, MA 02144

Looking to brush up on your computer skills, or learn it altogether? Do you want help on the job or to get the job you want? Come join The Career Place and First Source in this valuable 3-part series. This workshop will be held Friday mornings, 10am - 12pm, at the Haitian Coalition through February 5th.

Registration is required. Childcare and interpretation services are available upon request.

Jan 12

First Source Interviewing Skills Workshop

11:00am to 12:30pm

Location: 

Somerville Community Corporation, 337 Somerville, MA 02143

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? This workshop offered by a First Source professional, Anna Shenk, will help you to feel more prepared. Join us! 

Registration is required. Interpretation services in Spanish, Portuguese and Haitian Creole will be provided. Childcare is available upon request.

Jan 20

First Time Homebuyers Class

Repeats every week every Wednesday and every Thursday until Thu Jan 28 2016 .
6:00pm to 9:00pm

6:00pm to 9:00pm
6:00pm to 9:00pm
6:00pm to 9:00pm

Location: 

Somerville Community Corporation, 337 Somerville, MA 02143

Are you considering purchasing your first home, but feeling overwhelmed by the process involved? This four-session, 12-hour class will feature presentations by a real estate agent, a lender, a home inspector, a real estate attorney and an insurance agent, in addition to SCC staff, and it will teach you everything you need to know before you start the process of buying your first home. Upon completion of the course, participants receive a certificate that enables them to access products geared specifically towards first-time homebuyers such as the ONE and MassHousing loans.

Nov 12

First Source Interviewing Skills Workshop

10:00am to 11:30am

Location: 

Somerville Community Corporation, 377 Somerville, Ave, Somerville, MA 02143

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? This workshop offered by a First Source professional, Anna Shenk, will help you to feel more prepared. Join us! 

Registration is required. Interpretation services in Spanish, Portuguese and Haitian Creole will be provided. Childcare is available upon request.

Nov 04

First Source Resume Workshop at Haitian Coalition

5:30pm to 7:00pm

Location: 

Haitian Coalition, 268 Rear Powder House Blvd., 17C Somerville, MA 02144

Are you looking for a job? Can you use some help making yourself stand out among the rest? Come learn how to create a professional resume that will help you get the job you're looking for. This workshop will be lead by First Source staff at the Haitian Coalition. 

Registration is required. Childcare and interpretation services are available upon request.

Nov 04

First Source Resume Workshop at the Haitian Coalition

11:00am to 12:30pm

Location: 

Haitian Coalition, 268 Rear Powder House Blvd., 17C Somerville, MA 02144

Are you looking for a job? Can you use some help making yourself stand out among the rest? Come learn how to create a professional resume that will help you get the job you're looking for. This workshop will be lead by First Source staff at the Haitian Coalition. 

Registration is required. Childcare and interpretation services are available upon request.

Nov 13

First Source CPR/First Aid Training

8:00am to 5:00pm

Location: 

Mystic Learning Center • Suite 103 • 530 Mystic Avenue, Somerville, MA 02145

In partnership with The Welcome Project, The First Source Jobs Program will be offering a CPR/First Aid Training on Friday, November 13th. Instruction will be provided by CPR Boston who is affiliated with the American Heart Association. Whether you work with children, seniors or anyone in between, you should be prepared for any situation. CPR Boston can give you the tools that could one day save a life. 

Cost: $50.00 

Registration Required 

Oct 15

First Source Job Seeker Support Group

Repeats every 2 weeks every Thursday 2 times .
4:00pm to 5:30pm

4:00pm to 5:30pm

Location: 

Somerville Community Corporation, 377 Somerville, Ave, Somerville, MA 02144

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.

Registration is required. Interpretation services in Spanish, Portuguese and Haitian Creole will be provided. Childcare is available upon request.

Oct 27

First Source Interviewing Skills Workshop

4:30pm to 6:00pm

Location: 

Somerville Community Corporation, 377 Somerville, Ave, Somerville, MA 02144

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. Interpretation services in Spanish, Portuguese and Haitian Creole will be provided. Childcare is available upon request.

Oct 07

First Source Information Session

5:00pm to 6:30pm

Location: 

Somerville Community Corporation, 377 Somerville, Ave, Somerville, MA 02144

Are you a Somerville resident seeking support in the job search process? Are you looking to gain some skills to help you get and excel at your job? Join SCC staff to learn about the First Source Program and how it can help you make that next step in your career.

For more information please contact Laura at 617-776-5931 x237 or firstsourcejobs@somervillecdc.org.

Oct 27

Financial Literacy Class

Repeats every week every Tuesday and every Thursday until Tue Nov 17 2015 .
9:15am to 12:00pm

9:15am to 12:00pm
9:15am to 12:00pm
9:15am to 12:00pm
9:15am to 12:00pm
9:15am to 12:00pm
9:15am to 12:00pm

Location: 

Somerville Community Corporation, 377 Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA 02144

Over the course of four weeks, participants will gain important information and skills to help them navigate their financial lives more successfully. Graduates will receive a $200 stipend to get them started on a successful financial path!

Dinner and childcare will be available.

Class will be held from 9:15am-12:00 pm on October 27th, 29th, November 3rd, 5th, 10th, 12th, and 17th.

Participants must:

Sep 22

First Source Interviewing Skills Workshop

3:00pm to 4:30pm

Location: 

Somerville Community Corporation, 377 Somerville Ave., Somerville

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. Interpretation services in Spanish, Portuguese and Haitian Creole will be provided. Childcare is available upon request.

Sep 09

First Source Job Seeker Support Group

Repeats every 3 weeks every Wednesday 2 times .
10:00am to 11:30am

10:00am to 11:30am

Location: 

Somerville Community Corporation, 377 Somerville Ave., Somerville

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.

Registration is required. Interpretation services in Spanish, Portuguese and Haitian Creole will be provided. Childcare is available upon request.

Sep 15

First Source Workers' Rights Training

5:30pm to 7:30pm

Location: 

Somerville Community Corporation, 377 Somerville Ave., Somerville

Do you know what the minimum wage is in Massachusetts? Have you ever wondered if your boss is discriminating against you and what can you do about it? Come to the workers' rights training! 

Jobs for Somerville members kicked-off this program with an interactive workshop in May to teach First Source participants about their basic legal rights on the job and how to assert those rights. Join us for the next training on August 4th!

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