Career Training Information & Opportunities
- Interested in a starting a new career?
- Do you need to access the Candidate Handbook or State Board for your existing career?
- Looking for job opportunities in the area?
You’ve come to the right place!
Click on the [+] to view specific career information.
Once you’ve learned about a career that interests you, visit our online registration system to search and register for upcoming programs offered by Assabet After Dark or contact our office for additional information.
Auto Damage Appraiser
How to Become an Auto Damage Appraiser
To obtain your Auto Damage Appraiser’s License, you must…
- Complete a 30-hour board-approved Auto Damage Appraiser course (note: 2 years practical work experience writing appraisals, may be substituted for the required course work – learn more)
- Complete a 3-month Apprenticeship under a licensed, board-approved, Auto Damage Appraiser
- Pass the Massachusetts State Exam
Important Links:
Mass.gov Website – Motor Vehicle Damage Appraiser
Mass.gov Website for Testing – Licensing Requirements
Occupational Outlook Handbook – Claims Adjusters, Appraisers, Examiners, and Investigators
Job Opportunities:
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program
To become a CNA in Massachusetts, you must
- complete an approved CNA training program (or meet the qualifications listed at 105 CMR 156.100)
- pass the state’s certification exam
Assabet After Dark’s CNA Program:
Prospective students must…
- have a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
- be fluent in English and have strong written and verbal skills
- have a valid government-issued photo I.D.
To apply to our CNA program, students must…
- submit a completed Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) form to the office with a copy of a valid, government-issued photo I.D.
- submit an application for admission
- review the student handbook & submit a signed acknowledgement of understanding
- submit a health clearance form, filled out by their primary care provider, proving that the student meet’s the immunization & health requirements
- submit a copy of their Health Insurance Membership card
You can view our upcoming CNA programs and download an application by visiting our online registration system or by contacting our office. If you have any questions, please call us at (508) 263-9651.
Important Links:
Mass.gov Website – Nurse Aide Registry Program & Learn how to become a certified nurses aide
Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook – Nursing Assistants and Orderlies
American Red Cross – Massachusetts Nurse Aide Testing & Candidate Information Guide
Job Opportunities:
Posted 10/22/19 Whitcomb House Assisted Living in Milford MA
$12.50-$15.75 per hour with evening, overnight, and weekend differentials
Contact: Teresa DiTullio, Resident Care Director @ (508) 634-2440 ext. 109 or
Posted 11/28/18 Essex Group Management Corp.
Full time, part time, and per diem opportunities available.
Contact: Sarah Mosel @ (508) 742-3303 or
Our locations include:
- Blaire House Home Care, 10 Seena Heller Way, Milford, MA 01757
- Blaire House of Milford, 20 Claflin Street, Milford, MA 01757
- Blaire House of Milford Assisted Living Facility, 1 Railroad Street, Milford, MA 01757
- Blaire House of Worcester, 116 Houghton Street, Worcester, MA 01604
- West Side House, 35 Fruit Street, Worcester, MA 01609
Journeyman & Master Electrician
How to Become a Journeyman Electrician
According to the Massachusetts State Board of Examiners, before you take the Journeyman’s State Licensing Exam you must complete:
- 8,000 Hours of Employment (approximately 4 years) as an Apprentice under the direct supervision of a holder of a MA Class B Journeyman’s License
- 600 Hours of Classroom Instruction (8 Modules – approximately 75 hours each) in Electrical Code and Theory from an approved school based on the current National Electric Code
There is no set order for the two requirements listed above. For example, you may start working as an electrical apprentice first, or you may start classes first, or do both concurrently.
Assabet After Dark offers the 600-hours of classroom instruction, Modules 1 through 8, in a cycle which repeats yearly. You do not have to complete the Modules in any specific order. To find classroom instruction provided by Assabet After Dark, click here.
Note: If you are NOT currently working as an Electrical Apprentice, we do recommend that you call the office at (508) 263-9651 before registering for any modules, to discuss your career plans.
Find an apprenticeship: View registered apprenticeship programs at Mass.gov – Information for Apprentices
How to Become a Master Electrician
According to the Massachusetts State Board of Examiners, before you take the Master Electrician State Licensing Exam you must complete:
- 1 year as a Journeyman
- 150 Hours of Classroom Instruction (Master Electrician)
Assabet After Dark offers the 150-hour Master Electrician classroom training during our fall semester only.
Important Links:
Mass.gov Website – Board of State Examiners of Electricians
Mass.gov Website – Information for Apprentices
The Board of State Examiners of Electricians – Examination Candidate Information Bulletin – (Updated 1/23/2018)
Rules and Regulations Governing Electricians and System Installers – 237 CMR
Board of Fire Prevention Regulations – 527 CMR
Journeyman Exam – PSI Exam Information
Master Exam – PSI Exam Information
Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook – Electricians
Job Opportunities:
Associate Home Inspector
How to Become a Home Inspector
To become a licensed Massachusetts Associate Home Inspector, you must:
- complete a 75 hour course from an approved provider
- pass the National Home Inspectors Exam (NHIE)
- complete 25 supervised home inspections
Candidates for licensure may complete these requirements in any order.
Note: To apply for the Associate Home Inspector license through the state of Massachusetts, you must have a valid U.S. Social Security number [learn more on Mass.gov].
Important Links:
Mass.gov Website – Board of Registration of Home Inspectors
National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE)
American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)
Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook – Construction and Building Inspectors
Job Opportunities:
Cosmetologist
How to Become a Cosmetologist
According to the Massachusetts State Board of Examiners, before you take the licensing exam you must:
- complete the 1,000-hour integrated curriculum of theory and practical instruction
- pass the Massachusetts State Board examination at an state approved school
Note: All candidates must have a U.S. Social Security Number or a Tax I.D. Number to sit for the State Exam.
Important Links:
Mass.gov Website – Board of Registration of Cosmetology and Barbering
Cosmetology Licensing Program Candidate Handbook – (Updated June 2019)
Pearson Vue Testing Information
Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook – Barbers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
Job Opportunities:
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
How to Become an EMT
To become a certified Nationally and in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you must:
- complete an EMT course from an accredited provider
- pass the written and practical certification exam
Important Links:
Mass.gov Website – Emergency Medical Technicians(EMTs) and Paramedics
Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook – EMTs and Paramedics
Job Opportunities:
Real Estate Salesperson
How to Become a Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
- Take a 40-hour pre-licensing Real Estate Salesperson class at a certified Massachusetts real estate school
- Pass the real estate licensure examination within two years of completing the pre-licensing class
Note: Examinees must have a valid U.S. Social Security number.
Important Links:
Mass.gov Website – Board of Regulation of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons
PSI Exam Information
Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook – Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents
Job Opportunities:
