City Academy is a training pipeline for Boston residents to access entry-level City positions that offer:

• Good pay at or above Boston’s Living Wage (currently $14.82/hr)
• Health benefits
• Pensions
• Union membership
• Opportunities for advancement

There are two free training tracks in City Academy: 1) CDL/Hoisting training and 2) Emergency Medical Technician training. Read on to learn more.

Requirements

To be eligible to receive free training through City Academy, you must:

• Be a Boston resident
• Be 18 years or older
• Have a high school diploma or GED/HiSET
• Have a valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Meet income guidelines
• Be drug-free

If you apply for City Academy and are determined to be eligible, you will be asked to supply the verifying documents described here.