In alignment with the Greater Worcester Community Health Improvement Plan, the HSCS will address barriers to accessing direct care and home and community-based long-term services and supports roles among immigrant, refugee, and BIPOC communities from our region. The plan intentionally promotes opportunities and provides support for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color), immigrant, and refugee communities to embark on meaningful career pathways.
The first cohort graduated 16 people in August 2022, mostly immigrants and refugees, who are now working in our partner agencies. The second cohort of 24 people graduated in February 2023 and the third cohort is now recruiting for July.
Learn more by contacting Omo Fagboore, Career Pipeline Manager at Omo.Fagboore@openskycs.org
Program Components
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Five months of PAID training
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Internship/job rotations
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Supervision
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Peer mentors
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Certificate of completion
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Career placement after successful completion
Wraparound Supports
Connect with resources and get reimbursed for supports up to $2,000 on:
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English language classes
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Immigration-related legal support
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Driver training and transportation
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Childcare
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Housing assistance
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HISET or diploma costs
Benefits
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Expose participants to the human services field
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Develop a more culturally and linguistically diverse workforce
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Enhance more opportunities for meaningful career development
Eligibility
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Have a strong desire to help people who have challenges
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Be 18+ years old
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Pass CORI and background checks
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Speak and write basic English, fluency not required
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Be able to complete training in Worcester, MA
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Have flexible hours during training to work 3pm-11pm and overnights as needed
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Have, or be willing to obtain, a driver's license
Participant Testimonials