Adult Education & Workforce Development Healthcare Training Programs – Brockton, South Boston, & Remote

Who We Are

For over a century, Catholic Charities Boston has helped vulnerable individuals and families of all faiths and backgrounds. One of the most comprehensive non-profit providers of social services in Massachusetts, we offer over 70 programs across more than 20 locations throughout Greater Boston, with 450 employees serving thousands of individuals and families annually within the four core areas of Basic Needs, Family & Youth Services, Refugee & Immigrant Services, and Adult Education & Workforce Development. ​​

Rooted in our faith mission, we address critical social justice issues with compassion and aim to break the cycles of poverty in our communities.


What We Do

The program is designed to help students who have an intermediate understanding of English develop a strong foundation of English, math, digital literacy, and systems navigation skills, with the goal of helping them to secure sustainable, fulfilling jobs in the healthcare field.

Being a Nursing Assistant or Home Health Aide can be the first step on a career ladder into higher paying jobs in the health care sector including Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and Registered Nurse (RN).

  • A Nursing Assistant is a person who assists individuals with health care needs, performs activities of daily living, and provides bedside care (including basic nursing procedures) all under the supervision of a RN or LPN.
  • A Home Health Aide provides routine, personal health care, such as bathing, dressing, or grooming to elderly, convalescent, or disabled persons in patients’ homes.
  • This program is offered at NO COST for participants who meet income eligibility and program requirements, and training stipends are available.