Applications for Community Works
| Applications for the 2026 class are now closed. Please see below for your options to get into the building trades. |
If you're interested getting a career in the building trades, we offer two options:
- Complete an application form to be considered for the 2027 Community Works class; or
- Contact the director to book a (free) session to review your eligibility to enter the building trades and the possibility of upskilling training to facilitate your career.
* All services in Community Works, whether the training class or consultation with the director, are free to residents of Western Massachusetts.
If you have any questions, email us at @email or call us at (413) 545-1472.
Community Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program
Community Works is a pre-apprenticeship program, run by the Partnership for Worker Education. Community Works covers the four counties of Western Massachusetts (Hampshire, Hampden, Berkshire, and Franklin counties) and is available to anyone looking to get into the building trades.
We run one (11-week) class a year, and our next class will start on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Applications for this class close on Friday, January 16, 2026.
If you miss the deadline for the 2026 class, we now offer (free) guidance on getting into a career in the building trades. Please contact us at @email or call (413) 545-1472 for more information.
Community Works Testimonials
In this video from 2025, graduates of Community Works talk about their experience in the program, and where it's landed them!
What's training like in Community Works?
In this video from 2021, you can hear from Community Works trainees about their experiences in the program. (Nate, featured here, is now an instructor in Community Works!)
Funded by the MassDOT
Community Works, along with a handful of other pre-apprenticeship programs across Massachusetts, has been funded by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation since 2017. Our partnership with MassDOT has graduated dozens of new construction and transportation workers.
New Funding by Mass CEC
We're happy to announce that we have additional funding from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center for our 2026 class! These resources allow us to extend the length of our program, add additional certifications and trainings, and support for our trainees.
Staff of Community Works
