Women @ Work Plus — Transitional Jobs Program

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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