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Coming Soon! Job Seeker Services at Community Action in Orange begin on December 5!

COMING SOON: Starting Thursday, December 5th, the MassHire Franklin Hampshire Career Center will be offering job seeker and veteran's services on Thursdays from 8:30am – 4:00pm at Community Action: 119 New Athol Road, Orange, MA 01364

Please call 413.774.4361 for more details.

Click here to learn more about our job seeker services!

About Community Action:

"Community Action Pioneer Valley assists people who have low incomes to achieve economic stability and security. We work to build communities in which all people have the opportunity to thrive".- Community Action Pioneer Valley Mission Statement

Click here to learn more about Community Action.

Join us for a special presentation by the CORI/Reentry unit at Community Legal Aid!

Join us in the Community Room at Forbes Library on Wednesday, November 27 at 12:30 p.m. for a presentation by Senior Supervising Attorney, Alyssa Golden.

The CORI/Reentry unit of Community Legal Aid (CLA) provides legal assistance to individuals seeking to seal and/or expunge criminal records and people facing public and subsidized housing denials and terminations due to criminal records issues. Senior Supervising Attorney, Alyssa Golden, will discuss these legal issues, options for addressing them, and the connections between criminal records issues and both race and disability discrimination. She will also cover how to access legal assistance through Community Legal Aid.

Register on JobQuest or call the Greenfield office at 800-457-2603 or 413-774-4361 to sign up. Instructions on how to join the workshop through Zoom will be provided separately. If you do not receive a Zoom link within two hours of the scheduled event, please call the front desk for assistance!

Four Easy Stepsto Get You to Your Goals

1. Register for JOBQuest

First, our Career Center team will assist with JobQuest registration in person or online (register here).

2. Call to Sign Up for a Welcome Meeting

Call: 413-774-4361 Next, we will register you for a Welcome Meeting.

3. Tell Us Your Goals

Then, we will discuss, evaluate, and tailor your needs to your career goals.

4. Jumpstart Your Career

At last, it is time to ignite your passions and pursue your unique career journey.

Upcoming Workshops, Job Fairs, & Events

December 6

Interview Practice

12:00pm–12:45pm

MassHire Career Center (101 Munson St., Suite 210, 2nd Floor, Greenfield)

Work on your interviewing strategy and/or participate in a practice interview. Bring a copy of your resume and a job posting that you would like to prepare for! Register on JobQuest or call the Greenfield office at 800-457-2603 or 413-774-4361 to sign up. Instructions to join over Zoom will be provided separately.

December 9

Resume or Cover Letter Consultations

1:00pm–2:00pm

MassHire Career Center (101 Munson St., Suite 210, 2nd Floor, Greenfield)

30-45 minute meeting for Resume or Cover Letter review and feedback. Please bring a first draft, and a relevant job posting or description. To sign up, call the Greenfield office at 800-457-2603 or 413-774-4361.

December 10

Career Center Welcome Meeting

9:30am–10:00am

MassHire Career Center (101 Munson St., Greenfield, MA, 2nd fl.)

This is a short orientation to the MassHire Franklin Hampshire Career Center and the services offered to job seekers and people exploring career development.

December 10

Captivating Cover Letters

11:00am–12:15pm

MassHire Career Center (101 Munson St., 2nd fl., Greenfield)

This is a virtual event, so you can join us from anywhere! A great cover letter can set you apart from other job seekers. Learn how to grab an employer’s attention and target their needs, and how to get your cover letter past the Applicant Tracking System (never heard of ATS? We'll cover that, too). We will break down the components of a cover letter and how to tackle each section. Cover letter examples and a detailed handout will be provided for future reference. Register on JobQuest or call the Greenfield office at 800-457-2603 or 413-774-4361 to sign up.

December 10

Career Center Seminar

1:00pm–2:15pm

MassHire Career Center (101 Munson St., 2nd fl. Greenfield)

This seminar provides Unemployment Insurance (UI) recipients and other prospective customers with an overview of events, programs, trainings, and resources available at One-Stop Career Centers.

December 11

Tips for Mature Workers

10:30am–11:45pm

Forbes Library (20 West St., Northampton)

Discover effective strategies to leverage your experience, update your resume, master new job search tools, and overcome age-related barriers. With practical advice and empowering activities, this workshop will help you confidently navigate the modern job market and showcase your value to employers. Register on JobQuest or call Greenfield office Front Desk at 413-774-4631.

Whether you are...

A Veteran
A Seasonal Worker
Youth
A Worker 55+
Disabled
Changing Careers
Unemployed
Seeking Education

No matter what we are here to help you!

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Our Locations

Greenfield Corporate Center

101 Munson Street, Suite 210
Greenfield, MA 01301
Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fridays 9:30 am. - 4:30 pm

Career Center is open for Walk-in service. Workshops and Career Center Seminars are offered remotely and in-person. Please call ahead to schedule in-person workshop/seminar participation.

Directions

Forbes Library Northampton

20 West Street
Northampton, MA 01060
Job Seeker Services: Wednesdays 10 am – 1 pm
Workshops: Wednesdays 1 pm - 2:15 pm

Wednesdays: Job Seeker Services on the Mezzanine, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, Job Readiness Workshops: 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm. Registration for workshops is recommended. Please call 413-774-4361 or 800-457-2603 to register.

Directions

Community Action-Orange

Community Action
119 New Athol Road
Orange, MA 01364

Thursdays: 8:30am-4:00pm (beginning 12/5/2024):
Job Seeker Services; Veteran's Services

Directions

PHONE: (413) 774-4361 1-800-457-2603 (toll free)

FAX: (413) 774-2954

AboutMassHire

MassHire Franklin Hampshire Career Center provides employment and training services at no charge to job seekers and employers in Franklin County, Hampshire County, and the North Quabbin area. We connect employers and job seekers through a statewide network of employment professionals and services designed to meet the unique needs of each customer.

MassHire Franklin Hampshire Career Center Programs & Services are funded in part by U.S. Department of Labor (U.S. DOL) Employment and Training Administration (ETA) grants. Additional details available upon request.

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Latest News

Coming Soon! Job Seeker Services at Community Action in Orange begin on December 5!

Join us for a special presentation by the CORI/Reentry unit at Community Legal Aid!

Four Easy Stepsto Get You to Your Goals

1. Register for JOBQuest

2. Call to Sign Up for a Welcome Meeting

3. Tell Us Your Goals

4. Jumpstart Your Career

Upcoming Workshops, Job Fairs, & Events

Interview Practice

Resume or Cover Letter Consultations

Career Center Welcome Meeting

Captivating Cover Letters

Career Center Seminar

Tips for Mature Workers

Whether you are...

No matter what we are here to help you!

Our Locations

Greenfield Corporate Center

Forbes Library Northampton

Community Action-Orange

AboutMassHire