The Career Center has several retraining or education programs for laid off, self-employed, older workers, and low-income workers. The Career Center also offers School-to-work internships and tutoring for economically disadvanted youth.

GED and Adult Basic Education Services

The Literacy Project offers GED preparation and Adult Basic Education classes in Northampton and around the region.

The Literacy Project
1 Brewster Court #1,
Northampton, MA 01060
Phone: (413) 584-6755

English for Speakers of Other Languages

Two organizations in Northampton offer English classes for speakers of other languages.

Center for New Americans
17 New South Street, Suite 301
Northampton, MA 01060
Phone: (413) 587-0084
www.cnam.org

International Language Institute of MA, Inc.
25 New South Street
Northampton, MA 01060
www.languageschoolusa.org

Green Careers Coaching and Training

The Franklin Hampshire Regional Employment Board offers individual coaching to help you get training, find a job, or start a career in renewable energy and green construction. Training courses are offered at Greenfield Community College. Tuition assistance is available. For more information Contact:

Alex Risley Schroeder
Green Careers Coach
413-774-4361 x 320