This is defined as structured, competency-based activities, usually with a set curriculum or learning plan, that teaches the learner job specific skills needed to perform actual tasks and functions required by particular jobs or occupational clusters. J ob specific skills may be provided through individual or group classroom training, on-the-job training or apprenticeships. The expected outcome of Occupational Skills Training is entry into unsubsidized employment.
| Agency/Business Name | Street Address | City/Town | Zip Code | Telephone Number | Hours of Operation | Website (if available) | Minimum Age for Employment Hiring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Adolescent Resource & Education Center (The CARE Center) | 247 Cabot Street | Holyoke | 01040 | (413) 532-2900 | 8:30am-4:30pm Mon-Fri | View The CARE Center website | N/A |
| Community Enterprises | 287 High Street | Holyoke | 01040 | (413)536-4200 | Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30pm | View the Community Enterprises website | N/A |
| Community Enterprises | 1985 Main St. | Springfield | 01103 | (413) 737-1240 | 9am-5pm Mon-Fri | no website | N/A |
| DSS | 261 High St. | Holyoke | 01040 | (413) 493-2600 | 9am-5pm Mon-Fri | View the DSS website | 21+ |
| Early Childhood Center of Greater Springfield | 15 Catherine St. | Springfield | 01109 | (413) 736-3795 | 7am-5:30pm Mon-Fri | no website | 17 |
| Holyoke Hospital | 575 Beech Street | Holyoke | 01040 | (413) 534-2547 | 24 Hours Everyday | View the Holyoke Hospital website | 16+ |
| Holyoke School Dept. Holyoke Alternative Program | 45 Lower Street | Holyoke | 01040 | (413) 534-2015 | 8am- 3pm Mon- Fri | no website | 18+ |
| Holyoke Works | 100 Front Street | Holyoke | 01040 | (413) 532- 2683 | 8am-4pm Mon-Fri Tues. & Wed:8am-8:30pm | no website | 17+ |
| Ice Employment And Training | 287 High Street | Holyoke | 01040 | (413) 536-4200 | Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30pm | no website | 18 |
| Mount Tom Academy | 303 Homestead Avenue | Holyoke | 01040 | (413) 552-2789 | 8:30am-2pm Mon-Fri | View the Mount Tom Academy website | N/A |
| New England Adolescent Research Institute Inc. | 70 North Summer St | Holyoke | 01040 | (413) 532-1713 | 8:30am to 2:30pm | View the New England Adolescent Research Institute Inc. website | 18 |
| Springfield Partners for Community Action | 619 State Street | Springfield | 01109 | (413) 263-6500 | 8AM-4:30PM | View the Springfield Partners for Community Action website | N/A |
| Springfield Technical Community College | 1 Armory Square | Springfield | 01105-1160 | (413) 755-4202 | 8am-4:30pm Mon-Fri | View the Springfield Technical Community College website | 18 |
| The Center School | 1913 Northampton Street | Holyoke | 01040 | (413) 533-9500 | 8am- 4pm Mon-Fri | View The Center School website | 18+ |
| Western Massachusetts Legal Services | 127 State St. | Springfield | 01103 | (413) 781-7814 | 9am-5pm Mon-Fri | View the Western Massachusetts Legal Services website | 18 |
| Westover Job Corps Center | 103 Johnson Road | Holyoke | 01020 | (413) 532-2683 | M,TH, Fri. 8am-4pm Tues.- Wed. 8am-8:30pm | no website | 17 |
| William J. Dean Technical High School | 1045 Main Street | Holyoke | 01040 | (413) 534-2071 | 8:15am-2:52pm | View the William J. Dean Technical High School website | 16+ |
| YWCA Youth Build Springfield | 7 Orleans St. | Springfield | 01109 | (413) 733-9172 | 8am-4pm Mon-Fri | View the YWCA Youth Build Springfield website | 16 |