Job Skills Training/Trades

Newton Community Education

Location

457 Walnut Street Newton Community Education
Newton, MA, 02460

Carroll Center for the Blind

Phone: 
617.969.6200

Location

770 Centre St
Newton, MA, 02458
Email: 

info@carroll.org

Website: 

http://www.carroll.org

Organization's Mission: 
The Carroll Center serves the needs of blind and visually-impaired persons by providing rehabilitation, skills training, and educational opportunities to achieve independence, self-sufficiency, and self-fulfillment and by educating the public regarding the potential of persons who are blind and visually-impaired. Established in 1936, the Center has pioneered innovative methods for blind persons to gain independence in their homes, in class settings, and in their work places. New and evolving technologies, combined with time-tested adaptive methods, individualized instruction, and personalized therapies developed by the Carroll Center staff, have provided thousands of blind and vision impaired persons with diverse opportunities for success and independent living.
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 
Please visit our website: http://www.carroll.org
Contact Person: 
Dina Rosenbaum
Scholarships available: 
Yes
Transportation provided: 
Yes
Community Meeting Space Available: 
Yes
Number of people served each year: 
501-1000

The Barry L. Price Rehabilitation Center, Inc.

Mailing Address: 
<p>The Barry L. Price Rehabilitation Center, Inc.</p> <p>130 Rumford Ave</p> <p>Newton, MA 02466</p>
Phone: 
617.244.0065

Location

38 Border Street
West Newton, MA, 02465
Website: 

www.barrypricecenter.org

Organization's Mission: 
<p>The Price Center supports people with developmental disabilities by encouraging personal growth in the community through social, living, and work experiences that respect the individual preference and diversity.</p>
Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 
<p>Monday - Friday 8am to 4pm</p>
Contact Person: 
Justin Sallaway
Scholarships available: 
No
Charge for services: 
Yes
Vouchers accepted: 
No
Transportation provided: 
Yes
Number of people served each year: 
51-250
Other information: 
<p>The Price Center is dedicated to providing supports to maximize community integration, safety, well being, dignity, rights, and individual choices. Program goals are to enhance current skills and encourage greater independence and control, while facilitating postive social relationships within the community.</p> <p>The Price Center is a non-profit organization that continues to collaborate with other community resources to help broaden the impact of our work and extend the scope of our services.</p>

Mount Ida College

Phone: 
(617) 928-4500

Location

777 Dedham Street
Newton Center, MA, 02459
Email: 

admissions@mountida.edu

Website: 

http://www.mountida.edu

Organization's Mission: 
Mount Ida College provides a diverse community of learners a challenging education that blends the liberal arts with professional preparation. We dedicate our energy, imagination, and resources to empowering all students to achieve academically and contribute responsibly in a changing world.
Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 
8:30am - 4:30pm
Contact Person: 
Dr. Carol J. Matteson
Scholarships available: 
No
Charge for services: 
No
Vouchers accepted: 
No
Transportation provided: 
No
Community Meeting Space Available: 
Yes
Number of people served each year: 
over 1000