174 Portland Street
Boston, MA 02114-7114
Telephone: 617- 720-2233, x223 - Fax: 617-367-4759
Web site: www.cwsbos.com
Services:
Offers comprehensive services to give their clients the skills and aptitude to get and retain a job. These services include:
- Evaluation and testing to find out client interests, aptitudes, skills, and readiness for employment.
- Training in job readiness skills, resume-writing, work adjustment issues.
- Job support: placement assistance, workplace supports, post-employment follow-up.
CWS offers specialized services:
- Vocational services for people who are homeless.
- Programs for individuals with disabilities.
- Bilingual/bicultural employment services.
- Training and workplace adaptations for disabled.
Following training, possible employment fields include:
- Office support
- Computer training
- Food service
- Janitorial and housekeeping services
- Commercial production
Requirements / Restrictions:
Bring with you verification of homelessness from shelter, or verification of contact with DTA, DMR, MCB, or MRC.
Must be referred by homeless shelter, Mass Dept of Transitional Assistance (DTA), Mass Dept of Mental Retardation (DMR), Mass Commission for the blind (MCB), or the Mass Rehabilitation Commission (MRC).. Must be 18 or older and work-eligible (U.S. citizen or legal resident). Must also be clean and sober and/or taking any required medication for 60 days.
Transportation:
Orange or Green line: North Station stop. Walk 2 ½ blocks to Portland. #174 is middle of block, next to INS offices. Take elevator to 2nd floor.