What is the Career Access Lab?
The Career Access Lab (CAL) provides comprehensive career readiness support to job seekers and those looking to advance their careers.
CAL’s 15-week Program Includes:
- Resume workshops and events
- Social media training
- Computer skills for job searches
- Networking skills and events
- Community Resources
- Elevator Pitch
- Guide to U.S. work culture
- Cover letter workshops
- Mock interview skills and event
- One-to-one career coaching
- Access to our mentoring program
After Completing the Program Participants Have:
- An up-to-date and well-constructed U.S. resume
- A well-written cover letter
- Experienced a mock interview
- Accounts on job sites
- The right tools needed to find meaningful work and career advancement
Motivated Job Seekers Interested in Enrolling in CAL:
Please note: Enrollment for the next CAL Cohort will begin in the Fall of 2019
The Intake Process:
- Once we have received your CAL Registration Request, we will follow up in the Fall, with an email to schedule an over the phone interview.
- This begins the Intake Process, which will be followed with an in-person interview, to further discuss your educational background as well as career goals.
The Career Access Lab is a 15-Week Program, that follows a Winter and Spring academic calendar. This means:
- After you have completed the CAL registration form, you will be contacted to begin the intake process in October of 2019.
- Once accepted into the program, you can expect classes to begin in January of 2020.
- If the Winter class schedule does not align with your personal schedule, or perhaps you’ve missed the Winter deadline, you may register for the Spring program.
- The Spring intake process begins in January of 2020, and classes can be expected to begin in March of 2020.
Please complete this form to be contacted about CAL Program Enrollment for Fall 2019:
Sign up for CAL Fall 2019Find Additional Resources to Support Your Career:
CAL Resource Directory
Questions? Call 781-395-2374
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Woburn, MA 01801
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