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Women @ Work Plus — Transitional Jobs Program

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  • St. Mary’s Center for Women and Children’s offers a transitional, subsidized jobs program at its site in Dorchester that serves 50 low income women annually who are Massachusetts residents.
  • The transitional jobs model offers women who have been unsuccessful in employment the opportunity to increase skill development, learn real work and technical skills develop a work history, and acquire references for future career building.
  • The model is enhanced by supportive services through intensive case management, and on-the job supervision.

Women @ Work Plus run two cycles per year — January and July. Classes meet Monday–Friday for 30 hours per week, typically from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Program Offers
Paid Training and Transitional Employment

EDUCATION

  • Computer Information Technology(through Bunker Hill Community College --3 credits)
  • Health Careers (through Bunker Hill Community College --3 credits)
  • Basic Computer/Intermediate Skills (through Bunker Hill Community College --1 credit)
  • English Language Arts instruction in Business English.
  • Professional Development Workshops(i.e., resume preparation and review, customer service skills, overcoming barriers, etc.)

EMPLOYMENT

Transitional Employment through PARTNERSHIPS with:

UMASS-Boston, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Carney Hospital, The Dimock Center, WINN Residential, Corcoran Management, John Hancock Financial Services and State Street Financial Services.

  • Administrative Support
  • Medical Support Services
  • Property Management Support Services

Other program components include:

  • Professional clothing assistance
  • Advance job placement assistance
  • Graduation ceremony
Eligibility criteria:
  • Women at least 18 years old
  • Positive attitude and desire to learn
  • Sixth grade reading level or higher, HS diploma/GED
  • No Income/Low Income
  • Demonstrated desire and ability to achieve success
  • Desire and ability to accept full-time employment
  • Complete all intake requirements

Overall Program Data

Total

Completed

%

Avg. Wage

Max.

Min.

Employed

% Total

% Completed











2010

38

31

82%

$13.71

$20.97

$8.00

22

58%

71%











2011

46

40

87%

$12.93

$15.11

$10.00

27

59%

68%











2012

46

37

80%

$14.29

$18.00

$9.00

22

48%

59%











2013*

49

38

78%

$12.85

$15.11

$8.00

19

39%

50%











*2013 Data for this period not complete

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