We offer four paid Job-training Programs that teach participants the skills needed for success in future careers.

People who are looking to start their careers or who haven't worked in a while can gain interpersonal and technical skills to add to their resume and help them land their next job. Our paid training programs typically last three to six months.


Horticulture and Business

39 Participants

At our garden, GEM

GEM participants learn transferable skills in customer service, computer literacy, budgeting and horticulture at a sustainable urban farm. Participants also learn the value of giving back through weekly volunteering at a local food drive.

Retail Training

19 Participants

At TJX Companies

Our various locations of retail training create the opportunity for our clients to pursue their passion of working in the retail industry, including working the floor, back room and register.

Production Work

16 Participants

With Slingshot Foods

Technical hand work and production-line experience are taught as clients assemble granola packages for Slingshot Foods' yogurt drinks.

Clerical Training

2 Participants

At multiple offices

People who are interested in office or administrative work benefit from learning computer literacy, data entry, managing office technology and customer service. This training program is offered at ICS and in partnership with other businesses throughout the community.

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