Skills Training/Educational Opportunities
Building Pathways
Building Pathways is a seven-week pre-apprenticeship program to prepare participants for a career in the building and construction trades. This program is open to all Boston Housing Authority (BHA) residents and City of Boston residents who meet Section 3 requirements for low and very-low income. Participants will receive coordinated case management and job placement services.
Do I qualify for the Building Pathways program?
Here are the minimum requirements.
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Proficient in English and math
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Interested in a career in the construction industry
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Ability to perform physically challenging work in extreme weather
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Drug-free and willing to take a drug test for admission
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Reliable transportation (vehicle that runs or plan to have one by end of program)
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Have a driver’s license
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Achieved a high school diploma or GED/HiSET
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Authorized to work in U.S.
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18 years of age or older at start of training
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BHA resident or Boston resident meeting the Section 3 income requirements for low and very-low income.
Applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be evaluated and tested before being accepted into the program. Once accepted, the program includes classroom training and hands-on learning.
How can I join?
To find out about the next cycle of Building Pathways, contact Azell Martin by email or call (617) 988-4091. To attend an Information Session, see the latest Flyer, and Frequently Asked Questions. You can also visit Building Pathways website.
Charlestown Adult Education Program (ESL/GED/HiSET)
Located in the center of Boston Housing Authority’s (BHA) public housing complex, is a comprehensive adult education, workforce, and reentry program serving all of the needs of our residents in the community. As a MassHire Access Point, we offer job training and job placement services, wraparound services, including housing support, food distribution, monetary assistance for phone/WiFi, financial and digital literacy support, tax preparation, ID and RMV services, ensuring that all who come to us are able to advance their education and job related goals.
Contact information
Phone: 617-337-5612
Email:charlestownadulted@gmail.com
Northeastern University Scholarship
Please visit our Northeastern BHA Scholars Program page for more information.
Housing Authority Insurance Group, Inc. (HAIG) Resident Scholarship Program
The Resident Scholarship Program is sponsored by the HAIG Inc., one of BHA’s insurance providers. The program offers BHA residents scholarships to attend college, university or technical school. Residents living in public housing or Section 8/leased housing for at least six months prior to the application deadline can be entered into a drawing for a chance to be awarded a scholarship, worth $6,000 each. This process occurs yearly. The scholarship may be used to pay for tuition, books or school supplies and the funds are deposited in a special account that goes directly to the school or college.
To qualify, you must
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Must be a BHA public housing or Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) resident for at least six months.
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Must be or will be enrolled in the fall for the 2024 academic year in an accredited and/or licensed technical school or accredited two- or four-year college or university in the United States.
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Must be a US citizen.
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Must follow all the rules outlined in the official rules documents located on the HAIG Resident Scholarship Program page.
How do I apply?
For more information and to apply, click here or visit the program online. If you have any questions please email. You must include this Proof of Tenancy as part of your application so please contact your property manager to get the form completed. HAIG is accepting scholarship applications until 3:30pm on Friday, May 31, 2024.
Boston Public Computing Center
BHA Computer Labs provide space for residents to advance their digital skills, explore career and educational opportunities, and find other important resources with the support of Digital Equity staff, Resident Service coordinators, and Community Partners.
The computer labs are operated in collaboration with BHA tenant organizations, community partners, and the City of Boston.
Below is a list of active computer labs at BHA properties:
- Alice H. Taylor at Alice Taylor Advisory Council Office – 260 Ruggles Street, Roxbury, MA; 617-988-5068
- Charlestown, 76 Monument Street – 2nd Floor; 617-337-5612
- Commonwealth at CTA, 35 Fidelis Way, Brighton;
- Franklin Field, 70 Ames Street (Rear/Basement), Dorchester
- Mary Ellen McCormack, 7 Sterling Square, S. Boston; (617) 282-1382
- South Street at The South St. Youth Center, 15 St. Rose Street (Rear/Basement); (617) 477-8263