Career Pathways/Energy Infrastructure Academy Program

Career Pathways Training with National Grid Employment Opportunities

Career Pathways is a program of STRIVE Boston that includes pre-employment professional development training followed by training with one of our partners in the opportunity of your choice and a job placement.

What Are Possible Careers?

Pipe Handler
Utility Helper
Driver Helper
Meter Service Representative
Revenue Services Assistant

National Grid Opportunity

4-week pre-employment training at STRIVE followed by a 4- week earn-while-you-learn training in the position of interest at National Grid. Upon completing hands-on training successfully, the temporary position becomes permanent.

Starting pay rate: $ 24 per/hour

Schedule

Pre-Employment Training with STRIVE Boston

Monday to Friday from 10 -11:30am staring January 6, 2025

Hands-on Training with National Grid

Monday to Friday from 9am – 2pm staring February 2025

Program Eligibility

Be able to read, speak and write in English
Be authorized to work in the United States
Be able to commit to 4 weeks of pre-employment training with STRIVE Boston
Be able to commit to 4 weeks of training onsite with National Grid
Clean criminal background check (No violent crimes or SORI)
HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent required • Must be 18+ years old
Must reside in the Greater Boston area
Successfully pass a full drug screening (including marijuana)
Must have a valid Driver’s License
Ability to pay attention to detail, problem solve and apply critical thinking skills

Information sessions will be held every Tuesday and Thursday at 1pm. An informational session must be attended to enroll in the program. Please register for an information session using the link below for the date of your choice: