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Resources2021-12-10T09:46:19-05:00

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HOW TO APPLY FOR UNEMPLOYMENT

This video explains how to use the UI Online system to file for Massachusetts Unemployment Benefits.

COMO PRESENTAR UNA RECLAMATION

Este video explica cómo usar el sistema UI Online para solicitar beneficios de desempleo de Massachusetts.

JOB SEARCH WEBSITE RESOURCES

Categories of websites are Career Advice, Trainings, Social Media Help Pages, Using Microsoft, Resume and Cover Letter Suggestions, Interviewing Advice, Salary Negotiation Tips.

Massachusetts Health Connector

Enroll for MassHealth – Enrollment period through May 25th

Massachusetts DTA Resources

Links for applying for TAFDC, EAEDC, or SNAP

VIDEO RESOURCES

Includes a how to video on creating your JobQuest account and several popular Microsoft Excel tutorials.

CAREERONESTOP

This website is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor and offers career resources and workforce information to job seekers, students, businesses, and workforce professionals

LEARNING TOOLS

Not sure what you want to do next?

The Skills to Succeed Academy is Accenture’s free online learning program that helps people build skills and confidence to plan their careers, get a job, and be successful in employment.  There are around 40 modules to choose from, most between 30 and 60 minutes.

NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS – FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS

NAMI Family Support Groups are free groups for family members, friends, and other caregivers of people diagnosed with mental health conditions.

NAMI Family Support Groups encourage empathy, productive discussion, and a sense of community. You’ll benefit through other’s experiences, discover your inner strength, and learn about local resources and how to use them.

ANY state resident with a family member, loved one or friend with a mental health condition, can choose to join any FSG. Please contact the respective group leaders to get the conference call details.

NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS – SUPPORT RESOURCES

Because of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, many in-person support options have been temporarily suspended. Below are online and call-in options for peer, family, and clinical support that is accessible during this time. Also below is other COVID-19 related information and resources.

O*NET ONLINE

O*NET OnLine has detailed descriptions of the world of work for use by job seekers, workforce development and HR professionals, students, researchers, and more!

BENEFITS.GOV

Find over a thousand Federal and State benefits including housing, food/nutrition, education, grants/loans, disaster relief and Medicare/Medicaid.

MASSRIDES

MassRIDES – the Executive Office of Transportation’s statewide travel options program provides free assistance to commuters, employers, students, and other traveler markets.

OPERATION ABLE

This program is for unemployed job seekers 45 and older who are committed to finding a job.

MASS CAREER INFORMATION SYSTEM

MassCIS is designed to provide occupational and educational information to help people make better-informed career and school choices.

MASSACHUSETTS REHABILITATION COMMISSION

Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission – public vocational rehabilitation, independent living and disability determination services for Massachusetts.

DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT

Helps job applicants with disabilities find employers listing suitable jobs on the Internet.

MASSACHUSETTS 211

Massachusetts serves as a resource for finding government benefits and services, nonprofit organizations, support groups, volunteer opportunities, donation programs, and other local resources.

THE IMMIGRANT LEARNING CENTER

Provides free, year-round English classes to immigrant and refugee adults in Greater Boston to help them become successful workers, parents and community members.

CAMBRIDGE LEARNING CENTER

Helps adults improve their lives and increase their community participation through free educational programs and services.

INTERGENERATIONAL LITERACY PROGRAM

Offers adult learners who need basic reading, writing and math skills, English instruction for non-native speakers. Located at Chelsea Public Schools.

ENGLISH AT LARGE

Each year our trained volunteers provide free one-to-one English language tutoring and small group instruction to hundreds of adult learners in 21 Boston-area cities and towns, helping them improve their English language skills, adapt to American life, and participate in their communities.

YMCA INTERNATIONAL LEARNING CENTER WOBURN

Community-focused nonprofit established in 1844 with recreational programs & educational services for all ages.

DEPARTMENT OF UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE

DUA oversees the unemployment insurance (UI) program, which provides temporary income assistance to eligible workers in Massachusetts. DUA also determines and collects employer contributions to the UI program.

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