Career Resources

LOCAL AND CITY JOBS:

Somerville Positive Forces (opens new tab): A community based coalition supported by the City’s Health Department that works to reduce substance abuse, as well as the harms associated with such use among Somerville residents with a particular focus on youth.

Mayor’s Summer Jobs Program (opens new tab): The Mayor’s Summer Jobs Program provides opportunities for City youths to work within the community during the summer months in both the public and private sectors.

Teen Snow Shoveling Program (opens new tab): The Somerville Teen Shoveling program is a paid program for youth to shovel out seniors and disabled residents after a snow storm in Somerville. Pairs are made  for the season.

Teen Empowerment (opens new tab): Teen Empowerment employs youth ages 14-20 to work in year-round youth leadership jobs. To join the list of people interested in working with Teen Empowerment, click here.

Groundwork Somerville Green Team (opens new tab): The Green Team at Groundwork Somerville is a youth employment program focusing on urban agriculture, environmental justice, civic engagement, and job skills.

OTHER RESOURCES

YMCA’s CIT/LIT Job Readiness Program: (opens new tab): This program trains youth for future employment in a Somerville Summer Camp Program or other job opportunities.

Job Readiness and Skills Resources (opens new tab): Operation Able’s resource guide for building career skills – things like computer skills and job training.

Job Readiness Online Courses (opens new tab): IBM SkillsBuild provides a few free classes to help prepare you for your next job; they have tips for when English is your second language, skills for helping you move up at work, or even a guide to internships!

Peterson’s Career Prep (opens new tab): Has tools for both college and career prep. Try out their scholarship search tool or their school search tool, among other resources!

Teen Hub (opens new tab): A great resource in general, the Teen Hub also keeps a list of job, internship, and volunteering opportunities in the area.