Career Resources

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ALTERNATIVES TO FOUR YEAR COLLEGE

This handout is designed to help students explore alternative paths to launching a career quickly. It highlights certificate programs that can often be completed in one year or less, as well as two-year associate degree programs, which provide more in-depth training and transferable college credits. These programs at Massasoit Community College, Bristol Community College, and Mass Bay Community College cover a wide range of fields, including healthcare, business, technology, early childhood education, and skilled trades. Whether you want to enter the workforce immediately or prepare for further education, these programs offer practical, hands-on training that can help you achieve your career goals faster.

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Other Programs

The Landing School effectively prepares students for careers in the marine industry as designers, builders, systems technicians, and managers.

IYRS School of Technology & Trades (Newport, Rhode Island) offers accredited, hands-on training in boatbuilding, composites, digital fabrication, and marine systems, preparing students for careers in marine industries, advanced manufacturing, and design.

North Bennet Street School (Boston, Massachusetts) is a historic trade and craft school offering intensive, hands-on training in high-skill artisanal careers such as bookbinding, cabinet and furniture making, jewelry making and repair, locksmithing and security technology, and piano technology.

New England Center for Circus Arts (Brattleboro, Vermont) offers professional and recreational training in aerial arts, acrobatics, juggling, hand balancing, and circus performance, from beginner classes to a professional track.

American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute (AWCI), short programs in New England region: Precision training in watch and clock repair, leading to highly specialized, in-demand careers.

New England School of Metalwork (Dover, New Hampshire): Career-focused training in blacksmithing, bladesmithing, and architectural metalwork.

Heartwood School of Homebuilding (Washington, MA): Practical training in sustainable construction, timber framing, and natural building careers.

Career Information

Occupational Outlook Handbook	The OOH can help you find career information on duties, education and training, pay, and outlook for hundreds of occupations.
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!
Internships	Indeed is one of the largest job search engines in the world, allowing employers to post job openings and reach millions of potential candidates. It’s widely used by job seekers looking for full-time positions, part-time jobs, and internships across various industries.
Apprenticeship Information	Information about becoming a union building trade apprentice.
MassHire Career Information	Internships.com is the world’s largest internship marketplace bringing students, employers and higher education institutions together in one centralized location. We specialize in helping students and young professionals find the right internship to kick-start their careers.

Trainings

MassHire Greater Brockton Workforce	We are members of the Greater Brockton Workforce, so our graduates are eligible for free trainings.
One Stop Career Centers	Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, provides career information and job listings. Search engine for certificate training programs.
Southeastern Technical Institute	We are members of the Greater Brockton Workforce, so our graduates are eligible for free training.
Massasoit Community College	Certificate programs are generally geared towards adult students and students looking for short-term training leading to immediate employment.