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Getting on Track
STtate Connects Families with High-demand Jobs in Healthcare, Education
he Department of Transitional As- “
sistance’s DTA Works Internship mommies. Walking into work, I’m happy ... Program recently launched two Innovative initiatives and important I appreciated this program so much.”
life. The staff love our kids and support us new career tracks in healthcare and educa- partnerships like these address the needs Another former participant added, “I
tion that support recipients of Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC) on their pathway to economic mobility. These public-private partnership internship opportunities lead to employ- ment in high-demand labor markets.
“Offering low-income individuals and families opportunities to explore exciting careers through DTA Works is not only critical to supporting their success, but the continued and future success of our Mas- sachusetts economy, particularly in these high-need workforce areas,” said Marylou Sudders, secretary of Health and Hu-
man Services. “Innovative initiatives and important partnerships like these address the needs of the whole family, connecting parents and caregivers with career path- ways that match their goals and providing transportation, childcare, and other sup-
of the whole family, connecting parents and caregivers with career pathways that match their goals and providing transportation, childcare, and other supports to allow families to fully participate, which are all essential in helping to break the cycle of poverty.”
personally have overcome so many of my fears along this journey. I learned that ‘I am braver than I believe, stronger than I seem, and smarter than I think.’ I truly under- stand and believe this now.”
One program, the DTA Works Health Administration Services Training (HAST) internship, is facilitated through a partner- ship with Mass General Brigham and Project Hope. This program includes a six-week health-administration training program through Project Hope and a paid three-month internship with Mass General Brigham.
DTA Works has also partnered with Holyoke Community College, Springfield Public Schools, Springfield Federation of Paraprofessionals, and Springfield WORKS
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ports to allow families to fully participate, which are all essential in helping to break the cycle of poverty.”
DTA’s two new tracks focusing on the healthcare and para-educator sectors were created in response to TAFDC households’ feedback that there needs to be more pre- paratory programs that lead to direct hire.
“The training and internship was the best thing I’ve accepted,” one participant said. “This program helped me by getting me a jump start on my career. With the motivation, the hard work, and even some stressful days, I completed my course, passed the test, and now I’m in a good spot, and I think this was a push to better
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