Train, for free, for high-demand careers in the North Shore
Employers on the North Shore are actively looking to hire trained employees. Students who complete these courses will have greater access to these job opportunities. Explore free short-term career training in healthcare, and manufacturing. All classes are free thanks to grant funds provided by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the GE Foundation. Enrollment process and requirements may vary by course.
Prepare for an entry level career in healthcare while preparing you for the Massachusetts State Board exam to become a certified Nurse Assistant. Course also includes certifications in Home Health Aide, CPR, and CMS Hand-in Hand Dementia Training, and a clinical experience in a long term care facility with a Registered Nurse Instructor. Average salary of Dental Assistant in MA is $28,725-$45,000 (entry level-experienced).
Schedule
Apr 15-Aug 16 | Tue & Thu, 6-9:00 pm | Lynn
Qualifications:
- 18 years of age or older
- Resident of Massachusetts
- Unemployed or underemployed or belong to under-represented population
- Background check: CORI/SORI
- Immunizations including COVID+ booster and Flu
- Complete math and reading assessment (ACCUPLACER) and meet or exceed required score or submit a college level transcript so we may review
- Agree to meet classroom and technical standards
Interested?
Click here and complete this form. After we review your application, someone will contact you within a week with more information.
Prepare for an entry level position as a "chair-side dental assistant". The program begins with an exploration of the history of dentistry, tracing its evolution and advancements over time. Students are then introduced to the dental office environment, including its structure, legal considerations, and ethical responsibilities. Understanding oral anatomy, physiology, and pathology is essential, as it provides the framework for learning about tooth structures, both primary and permanent, and the overall function of the oral cavity. In addition to in-classroom instruction, this program also includes hands-on labs, a 40-hr clinical externship, RHS certification, and NWCA Dental Assistant Certification. Average salary of Dental Assistant in MA is $58,668.
Schedule
August 2025 | Danvers
Qualifications:
- 18 years of age or older
- Resident of Massachusetts
- Unemployed or underemployed or belong to under-represented population
- Complete math and reading assessment (ACCUPLACER) and meet or exceed required score or submit a college level transcript so we may review
- Agree to meet classroom and technical standards
Interested?
Click here and complete this form. After we review your application, someone will contact you within a week with more information.
Prepare for a rewarding, well-paying career in advanced manufacturing. The next class begins in April 2025.
Contact
Martin Trice
Program Manager, Advanced Manufacturing Preparation
Workforce Education and Corporate Training Division
Email: mtrice01@northshore.edu
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