Program: Project Place Enterprises
Timeline; 1-3 months
Project Place runs 3 businesses that help clients gain hands-on experience. This is useful for building an impressive work history and updating resumes. Trainees are hired by Project Place after completing IIP. The things learned in IIP will align with the enterprises so they line up perfectly. Trainees work 20 hours per week on a flexible schedule. This helps to accommodate family and personal life. Trainees also earn a regular paycheck. This is a good opportunity to save up for housing or other big life expenses. During this time, trainees work very closely with career services. Now is the perfect time to search for a permanent position to transition to. Trainees will find an inviting community in the enterprises. They are able to engage with coworkers, learn the structure of a job, and practice without fear of failure. For many clients, experiencing this success is key to building confidence. Supervisors write recommendations for each worker, which is a valuable asset for seeking future employment.
The three businesses we operate are:
Logistics Enterprise Apprenticeship Program (LEAP)
Formerly known as Project Pepsi, LEAP is our new logistics business. LEAP provides vending and delivery services throughout Greater Boston. This prepares trainees for a career in transportation, like delivery, and vending. On the job, clients are primarily hired as drivers and loaders. They also receive additional training in specialized skills related to the industry. Knowing common technology and software is a must. We teach about tech common in logistics and customer service. We also offer a working knowledge of monetary responsibility and accountability.
The following groups have relied on LEAP to run their vending machines:
Ben Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology, Cambridge Housing Authority, Cannistraro, City of Cambridge, City of Newton – Cooper Center, Fisher College, John Hancock, La Salle University
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Clean Corners
Clean Corners is a facilities maintenance and landscaping enterprise. Throughout Boston, they work to provide beautification services. This includes property and facility maintenance services to buildings and neighborhoods through fee-for-service contracts. Clients who participate in this program graduate with skills that transfer directly to a variety of industries. It is a useful enterprise for those looking for custodial services, facilities maintenance, and waste management.
These companies have engaged the services of Clean Corners:
Allston Village Main Streets, Chinatown Main Streets, Brighton Main Streets, Mission Hill Main Streets, East Boston Main Streets, City of Boston – Roslindale Realm, City of Boston – Fenway Realm, Leather District, Holocaust Memorial, Fenway Park, 507 Mass, Charlesgate Alliance