When David Ramos attended a City Academy info session at the community health center where he worked, he couldn’t quite believe the sales pitch: Free job training to become an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)? A path to working for Boston
Congratulations to the newest class of City Academy graduates! Despite the many challenges of training during a pandemic, all nine participants who took the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) exam passed. With that kind of persistence and commitment, these drivers are
Kelvin Vazquez was a young man with a plan for his future. Even as a 20-year-old tow truck driver, he knew he wanted to get his Commercial Driver’s License. The credential would make him a more in-demand driver, allowing him
City Academy is a training pipeline that prepares Boston residents for careers with the City of Boston. The program consists of two separate tracks – CDL/hoisting and emergency medical services – that each train participants for City jobs that offer
The first graduating class of City Academy – a training pipeline for Boston residents – celebrated their success February 20 at Faneuil Hall with Mayor Martin J. Walsh, city departments, and program training partners. Of the 26 graduates, 13 obtained their
The City of Boston has launched and registered a new Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) apprenticeship with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development that provides paid, hands-on learning for new hires with Boston EMS. The apprenticeship is part