Programs

  • Career Pathways Program

    SEE SCHEDULE OCOMMUNITY WORKSHOPS' PRINCIPAL PROGRAMMATIC ACTIVITY IS PROVIDING CAREER PATHWAYS FOR INDIVIDUALS LOOKING TO IDENTIFY THEIR CAREER GOALS. CWS BUILDS AN ACTION PLAN TO DESIGNING AND LAUNCHING SUSTAINABLE CAREERS. OUR PRINCIPAL PROGRAM INCLUDES TWO WEEKS OF JOB READINESS TRAINING WHERE PARTICIPANTS WORK ONE-ON-ONE WITH COMMUNITY WORK SERVICES JOB PLACEMENT SPECIALISTS AND RECEIVED A YEAR OF FOLLOW-UP SUPPORT AND JOB PLACEMENT SERVICES. OUR JOB READINESS CURRICULUM PROVIDES PARTICIPANTS WITH TOOLS AND STRATEGIES THAT ENHANCE OUR PARTICIPANTS' ABILITY TO OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT THROUGH WORKSHOPS INCLUDING RESUME PREPARATION, SELF-ESTEEM BUILDING, JOB SEARCH TECHNIQUES AND RESOURCES, INTERVIEWING TECHNIQUES, AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES. WE HELP OUR STUDENTS UNLOCK THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH ONE-ON-ONE COACHING. STUDENTS LEARN HOW TO CREATE AN EYE-CATCHING PROFESSIONAL RESUME AND COVER LETTER; BUILD THEIR INTERVIEW SKILLS; HANDLE DIFFICULT SITUATIONS; BUILD NETWORKING SKILLS THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME, AND CONNECT WITH INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS TO FIND AND KEEP A JOB THAT THEY ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT. PARTICIPANTS LEARN HOW TO PLAN AND SET REALISTIC GOALS AFTER OBTAINING A DESIRED JOB. WE PROVIDE A NUMBER OF TRAINING PROGRAMS:1. AT COMMUNITY WORK SERVICES' COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION TRAINING PROGRAM, PARTICIPANTS LEARN HOW TO PACKAGE AND PREPARE PRODUCTS FOR SHIPPING. TRAINING INCLUDES ORDER FULFILLMENT; FOLDING, SEALING, SORTING, BUNDLING; SMALL PARTS PACKAGING, AND INVENTORY CONTROL/WAREHOUSING. PARTICIPANTS ARE TRAINED IN WORKPLACE SAFETY, FOOD PROCESSING EQUIPMENT/TASKS, AND MAIL TASKS, INCLUDING SHIPPING AND RECEIVING.WE HELP STUDENTS IDENTIFY CAREER PATHS AND GOALS, AND BUILD AN ACTION PLAN TO ACHIEVE THOSE GOALS. UPON COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM, STUDENTS ALSO COMPLETE OSHA 10 GENERAL INDUSTRIES CERTIFICATION. STUDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH COMMUNITY WORK SERVICES' COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION TEAM.2. OUR CULINARY TRAINING PROGRAM HELPS STUDENTS PREPARE FOR ENTRY-LEVEL POSITIONS IN THE RAPIDLY GROWING FOOD SERVICES SECTOR. TRAINING INVOLVES A MIX OF CLASSROOM CURRICULUM WITH HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE, AND JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE. PARTICIPANTS LEARN ABOUT KNIFE SKILLS; FOOD PREPARATION; CUSTOMER SERVICE; MEAL PLANNING; FOOD SAFETY AND SANITATION; INVENTORY MANAGEMENT, AND POINT-OF-SALE SYSTEMS. AT THE END OF THE PROGRAM STUDENTS ARE PREPARED FOR THE SERVESAFE MANAGER'S EXAM, AND ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH COMMUNITY WORK SERVICES' CULINARY TEAM.3. THE CWS CAREER DESIGN SCHOOL AT YOUR SERVICE: HOTEL AND HOSPITALITY TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM PREPARES PARTICIPANTS FOR JOBS AND CAREERS IN THE FAST-GROWING HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY. WE OFFER EIGHT WEEKS OF HANDS ON INDUSTRY TRAINING FROM THE AMERICAN HOTEL AND LODGING EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE START CURRICULUM.START (SKILLS, TASKS, AND RESULTS TRAINING) FOR INDIVIDUAL POSITIONS OFFERS FLEXIBLE AND CONCISE INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO PERFORM KEY TASKS, ALONG WITH THE GENERAL HOSPITALITY KNOWLEDGE AND SOFT SKILLS NEEDED TO SUCCEED IN A FRONT-LINE POSITION AT A LODGING PROPERTY. TRAINING CULMINATES IN A CERTIFICATION EXAM LEADING TO A PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION.4. PARTICIPANTS IN OUR COMMERCIAL CLEANING PROGRAM LEARN ABOUT UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS; MANAGEMENT OF SAFETY DATA SHEETS; INDUSTRY-STANDARD CLEANING TECHNIQUES, AND WAXING, STRIPPING, BUFFING, AND STAIN REMOVAL. STUDENTS IN THE PROGRAM USE ALL GREEN SEAL CERTIFIED CLEANING PRODUCTS.IN ADDITION TO OUR JOB READINESS PROGRAMS, WE OPERATE PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IS THE CORNERSTONE OF FINANCIAL STABILITY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY. AS PART OF OUR UNIQUE AND INNOVATIVE APPROACH, WE OPERATE COMMERCIALLY VIABLE SOCIAL ENTERPRISES WAREHOUSE AND PACKAGING, FOOD SERVICE AND CATERING TOTAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, MAILROOM OPERATIONS THAT INCORPORATE FOR-PROFIT BUSINESS CONCEPTS OF SUPPLY AND DEMAND.ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: CWS OPERATES FOUR COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES THAT OFFER VALUABLE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPANTS. CWS'S BUSINESS ENTERPRISES SERVE CUSTOMERS IN BUSINESS, NONPROFIT AND GOVERNMENT SECTORS. 1. ASSEMBLY AND PACKAGING: CWS OFFERS OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL CUSTOMIZED FULFILLMENT SOLUTIONS, INCLUDING GENERAL PACKAGING, ASSEMBLY, COMMERCIAL SEWING, SHRINK WRAPPING, MEDICAL DEVICE ASSEMBLY, KITTING, MAILING AND FOOD PACKAGING. WE PROVIDE COMPETITIVE PRICING AND RAPID TURNAROUND. 2. FOOD SERVICE AND CATERING: CWS OFFERS CUSTOM CATERING SERVICES FOR MEETINGS AND EVENTS AT COMPETITIVE PRICES. WE OPERATE A CAFE AT 174 PORTLAND ST. WHICH SERVES BREAKFAST AND LUNCH, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. 3. TOTAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT: CWS PROVIDES SERVICES FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE CARE OF BUILDINGS AND PROPERTIES. WE SERVE 18 BUILDINGS IN MASSACHUSETTS. 4. MAILROOM MANAGEMENT: CWS MANAGES ONE MAILROOM FOR GOVERNMENT AGENCIES THROUGH ITS "ABILITY ONE" CONTRACTS. WE PROVIDE SECURE AND ACCURATE MAIL HANDLING AND EMPLOY FOUR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH THIS CONTRACT.
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    Dates
    Oct 1, 2023 – Sep 30, 2024
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $2.5M

  • Occupational Health Services

    SEE SCHEDULE OCWS HAS A LONG HISTORY OF SERVING PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (I/DD) AND DELIVERING INNOVATIVE SERVICES DESIGNED TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE THEIR GREATEST POTENTIAL. WE ARE LASER FOCUSED ON HELPING INDIVIDUALS OF ALL ABILITIES OBTAIN A LIVING WAGE JOB. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH INVOLVES DELIVERING AN ARRAY OF SERVICES AND SUPPORTS THAT HELP PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES (I/DD) TO OBTAIN THE SKILLS TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE EMPLOYMENT ENVIRONMENT. SINCE THE 1960'S, WE HAVE BEEN SERVING ADULTS AND TRANSITION-AGE YOUTH WITH I/DD THROUGH A VARIETY OF VOCATIONAL, COMMUNITY-BASED DAY SUPPORTS AND SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES.THE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES WE PROVIDE ARE:-GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT WITH DEVELOPING SERVICE AND CAREER PLANS WHICH REFLECT AND INDIVIDUALS SHORT TERM AND LONG TERM GOALS-COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENTS TO HELP AN INDIVIDUAL DISCOVER THEIR SKILLS, PREFERENCES, AND INTERESTS AS THEY RELATE TO WORK-INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE IN USING AND ACCESSING TRAINING PROGRAMS AND OTHER DESIRED SERVICES (E.G. FURTHER EDUCATION AND ACADEMIC PROGRAMS, HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS, RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS OTHER SERVICES AS THEY RELATE TO SOCIALIZATION AND MAXIMIZING INDEPENDENCE)-CUSTOMIZED JOB PLACEMENT FOCUSED ON IDENTIFYING THE RIGHT JOB, ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL SUPPORTS-VOCATIONAL SUPPORTS AND COACHING NEEDED TO SECURE AND RETAIN EMPLOYMENT INCLUDING JOB COACHING, TRAVELING TRAINING AND FOLLOW UP CASE MANAGEMENT-ASSISTANCE WITH ACCESSING SERVICES TO ADDRESS ADDITIONAL BARRIERS WHICH MAY INTERFERE WITH EMPLOYMENT AND ACHIEVEMENT OF GOALS (E.G. HOUSING, CLOTHING, EDUCATIONAL SUPPORTS, COUNSELING AND OTHERS)FINALLY, CWS OFFERS INDIVIDUALS A CURRICULUM OF WORKPLACE READINESS, JOB EXPLORATION AND COUNSELING AND WORK-BASED EXPERIENCES/INTERNSHIPS SINCE ITS VERY BEGINNINGS. AT PRESENT, CWS OPERATES JOB READINESS TRAINING IN SEVERAL CAPACITIES INCLUDING AN INTENSIVE 6 WEEK JOB READINESS TRAINING CONSISTING OF 21 UNIQUE WORKSHOPS TAUGHT BY CWS STAFF AND VARIOUS EMPLOYER AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS. THE PROGRAM CAN BE BROKEN DOWN INTO 1.5 HOUR LONG WORKSHOPS TO SUPPORT AN INDIVIDUALIZED APPROACH TO SUPPORTING AND BEST PREPARE JOB SEEKERS TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN GOOD JOBS.SOME EXAMPLES OF OUR WORKSHOPS ARE: RESUME WRITING, COVER/THANK YOU LETTERS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, SETTING SHORT-TERM GOALS, SELF-MOTIVATION AND INITIATIVE, DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE, PROPER WORKPLACE CONDUCT, HOW TO MANAGE DIFFICULT SITUATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE, FINANCIAL EDUCATION, RELATIONSHIP BUILDING WITH CO-WORKERS AND SUPERVISORS, AND SOCIAL MEDIA IN THE WORKPLACE. OUR EMPLOYER AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS CONDUCT PRACTICES INTERVIEWS, NETWORKING BY DESIGN, CONNECT2CAREERS, RESUME CRITIQUE AND A JOB SEARCH WORKSHOP.
    Geographies
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    Dates
    Oct 1, 2023 – Sep 30, 2024
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $1.2M