CONNECTING YOU TO OPPORTUNITY

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Introduction to Construction and the Building

Trades Career Exploration Program

 

The Job Connector by MIT recently concluded the latest cohort of our Introduction to Construction and the Building Trades Career Exploration Program! This five-week program connects Cambridge residents looking to learn more about pathways to construction and building trades careers with industry experts working on the job site every day. 

Areas of focus include building trades unions, pre-apprenticeship programs, construction management, and consulting. Job Connector staff provide each participant with individualized career coaching as they progress through the program.

 

2024 Construction Program Graduates

 

 


 

What can the Job Connector do for you?

 

From focused individualized career coaching to specialized training and professional development programs, the Job Connector by MIT is here to help Cambridge residents advance their careers.

Check out Job Connector program graduates talking about how their experiences working with us helped them start their new careers:

 

 

 


 

Take a Virtual Tour of our Office!

 

 

 

What's next in your career?

The Job Connector by MIT is a free workforce development hub for Cambridge residents. Connect with us to explore opportunities for job readiness, skill training, internships, apprenticeships, and to get a read on the changing career landscape in Cambridge.

How can we help you get there?

Employment Readiness

Employment readiness

Job Opportunities

Job Opportunities

Work and Life Resources

Work Life Resources
Job Connector seating area

Here to help you get employment ready

Need a creative and professional resume? Want to write a cover letter that will get you noticed? We're here to help you highlight your qualifications and skills. Work with us to make your candidacy stand out.

Highlighted job opportunities


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Resources for work and life

Uncertainty can be a roadblock on the path to success. We have curated a list of resources available to Cambridge families to help manage household affairs. From childcare to food security, we can help connect you to the right place.

Ready to get started?

 

 

By Phone:

617-253-6043

In Person:

792 Main Street, Cambridge MA, 02139

By E-mail:

jobconnector@mit.edu

A program of:

Office of Government and Community Relations

The Job Connector by MIT was created as part of the community benefits package of the VolpeMIT rezoning.