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Resources and Research

• North Central Career Centers On Site Resources
• Information About Training Options
• Community Resources
• Job Seekers : Department for Workforce Development (DWD) Links
• Employers : Department for Workforce Development (DWD) Links

North Central Career Centers On Site Resources

At the North Central Career Centers locations we support you with the resources you need to conduct an effective job search such as:

• Open computer lab
• Library (including directories, newspapers, magazines and job search and career strategies books)
• College/Training Vendor Brochures
• Self -paced software tutorials
• Job Postings
• And more!

Computer Lab

The Computer Lab is equipped with computers for self-service. Staff is available for basic computer assistance on a walk-in basis. Access the internet for job search activities, write your resume on Microsoft Word and print a crisp copy on our laser printer.

Library

Visit our library and research labor market information or read books on the latest job searching techniques. The Library provides a wealth of job search information in one convenient location. You may also browse College/Training Vendor Brochures.

Tutorials

You may want to spend some time on our Self-Paced Computer Tutorials to update and review your skills in programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.

Information About Training Options:

• Search for Section 30 Approved training programs at DCS website
• Talk with someone at the North Central Educational Opportunities Center
• Visit your Public Library for information about careers, salaries and education
• Visit the schools you are considering attending

Community Resources

Click here for a list* of resources in the North Central area including:

• All Types of Information and Referrals
• 24 Hour Emergency / Psychiatric Services
• Suicide
• Alcohol / Drug Abuse
• Domestic Violence
• Rape
• Individuals at Risk
• Legal Services
• Credit Counseling
• Food Pantries
• Fuel Assistance
• Food Stamps
• Spanish Speaking Services
• Low Cost Mental Health Services
• Addictions
• Prescription Assistance
• Medical Resources

* Please note this list is for reference only and is by no way inclusive. Though every effort is made to keep this list current, information can change without notice. To provide updates or add your organization, contact the Workshop Coordinator.

Find child care information at MaChildCare.com.

DWD Links for Job Seekers

• Mass JobQuest - Search for job openings throughout Massachusetts. Register as a user so that you can save your jobs to your account
• Occupational Employment and Wage Data
• Massachusetts Workforce Investment Act Title I (WIA)
• Articles on Job Searching and Career Planning
• Unemployment Insurance information with a variety of publications to help you understand the law and your rights and responsibilities.
• Commonwealth Employment Opportunities (CEO) is a comprehensive listing of current openings in Massachusetts State government.

DWD Links for Employers

• Connect to Mass Talent Quest to access a pool of applicants and review resumes of qualified job seekers
• The Massachusetts' WorkSharing Program is an alternative to layoffs that are disruptive for employers and their workforce.
• Hiring Incentive Training Grant, designed to help Massachusetts employers pay the costs of training newly hired employees who were previously unemployed.
• Workforce Training Fund awards grants to help businesses and labor organizations train the Commonwealth's workers, enhancing their existing skills and introducing them to new technologies, production methods and customer satisfaction tools
• At MassStats view a wide variety of economic data for the state of Massachusetts and its local areas.