Community Resources
Information on local and state resources to help individuals, families and veterans in need of housing, food, medical, legal or mental health assistance.
Interview Clothing
- Dress for Success Suiting ProgramEmail: dressforsuccessspringfield@gmail.com
Phone: (413) 732-8179
The Dress for Success Suiting Program provides professional clothing to help women find and keep professional work. Once a job interview is scheduled, obtain a referral from a local social service agency (library, recovery program, financial education program, adult education program, etc.) or call (413) 732-8179 to schedule a referral interview with Dress for Success. Then the client is invited to visit the Dress for Success Boutique, located in the Eastfield Mall in Springfield (open from 9am to 2pm). - Suit Up Springfield139 State Street
Springfield, MA 01103
Open Fridays and Saturdays, From 10:00am-2:00pm, And Wednesdays By Appointment
A community organization focused on providing the young men of Springfield professional attire. Our goal is to help each individual find a suit that will give them the confidence, knowledge, and tools to help them become a successful member of our community. Visit https://suitupspringfield.com/get-suits.html to fill out a form and be considered for a free suit.
STCC Resources
- STCC Career ServicesProvide a wide range of career and employment resources including resume and cover letter assistance, job information and job search strategies.
- STCC Career CoachAn online Career Center for STCC students, alumni & employers. Includes career assessment, information, STCC programs, resume generator and job postings.
- STCC Library Career Resources Research GuideA guide to resources to help you research and explore a variety of careers and occupations, create resumes and business plans and locate a job.
- STCC Library Careers and Jobs DatabasesLinks to career and vocational databases including FutureWorks Career Center.
- STCC Workforce Development CenterSTCC programs and non-credit classes that will lead to employment in a wide variety of areas including Construction/Trades, Health, IT/Network Certification, Management, Manufacturing, Professional and Personal Development, Real Estate Sales and much more.
Local and State Employment Resources
- MassHire Springfield Career Center
Located in STCC Technology Park, provides services and resources to help you find a job or brush up on your on the job skills. Offers many workshops and career training options as well as job listings for local, state and regional opportunities. Open Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri 8:30am-4:30pm and Thu 8:30am-3:00pm.
- Mass.gov Jobs
Find information, tools and resources for working in Massachusetts including state government and civil service jobs and internships. Also provides professional training, career development and other employment resources and assistance.
- MassHire JobQuestLatest job postings, job training programs, and job fair / recruitment events in the state.
- MassHire Holyoke Career Center
Resources for job seekers, veterans, disabled persons and youth. Also lists upcoming career seminars and job fairs plus numerous links to excellent career, training and job search tools.
- Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Helps low-income individuals, age 55 and older, gain employment through training, counseling, and paid community service assignments at non-profit organizations in the communities, prior to transitioning into the private sector. Contact info: Hampden County (413) 787-6861 and Hampshire County (413) 787-6124.
- Resources for Job Seekers
From the Springfield City Library. Learn to use computers in your job search. Access online tools from writing a resume and other skill building plus career and employment resources.
- Springfield Works
Online tools and resources to connect job seekers to the training they need to get a job in the Springfield area or advance their career.
- YouthworksA MassHire program designed to help young people age 16-21, in or out of school, learn the skills to find employment and develop a career.
Job Listing Websites
- Craig's List Western Mass
Search by job type, category and distance from your location. - Glassdoor
In addition to job listings, has company reviews submitted by employees. Great for getting background on a company you are considering or have an interview with. - Indeed
A huge aggregator of postings from across the Web, this site consolidates listings from many job boards in one place. - Linkedin Jobs
This top networking site has job listings. - MassLive Jobs
Includes job search by title, keyword, category, and featured employer as well as job videos, job news and career advice. - Monster
Browse listings based on wage, time, category, and a slew of other basic metrics. You can also upload your resume and receive job alerts. - Snag A Job
For job seekers interested in full-time or part-time hourly work. - USAJobs
The U.S. government’s official site for federal jobs and their accompanying information (i.e. eligibility, benefits, salary). - Work Springfield
Browse by job type, companies or key word to find job openings in the Springfield area.
Temp Agencies
- Brooks Staff Temporaries
Specializes in both short and long term administrative, clerical and industrial placements.
- Johnson & Hill Staffing
Specializing in administrative, accounting, legal and professional temp, temp-to-hire and direct placement jobs in central and western Mass.
- Kelly Services
Temporary, temp-to-hire, direct hire and internship employment opportunities in nearly every industry and discipline.
- ManeHire
Work with a variety of industries and employers to till permanent full time, part-time or short-term jobs.
- Office Team
Specializes in the placement of highly skilled office and administrative professionals into administrative assistant and front office jobs.
- Pasco Workforce Solutions
Specializes in professional, manufacturing , engineering, legal, information technology and finance.