Community Work Services (CWS)

Founded in 1877, CWS helps people who face barriers to work obtain employment and achieve greater self-sufficiency through innovative job training, placement, and support services. Programs and support services include:

Education: The Career Design School 

• Total Facilities Management (offered at Boston Location)
• Warehouse and Fulfillment
• Job Readiness Program
• Hospitality
• Culinary Training Program
• At Your Service- Hotel Training (Certificate Program)
• Get Ready! (offered at Boston Location)

Economic Development

• Food Service & Catering
• Mailroom Operation Services
• Packaging and Fulfillment Center

Occupational Health

• CWS has a long history of serving people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) and delivering innovative services designed to help them achieve their greatest potential

Workforce Development

• Work Readiness
• Job Placement
• Post-Placement
• Case Management
• Legal Assistance & Benefits Counseling

Office and Program Hours: M – F: 8am - 4:00pm

All of CWS services have specific eligibility requirements. Interested candidates are encouraged to attend an agency tour to learn more about the program and their requirements. Tours are held year-round, every Wednesday at 1pm. Reservations are not required.

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