The Career Technical Initiative (CTI) at Whittier is designed to address the ongoing demand for skilled workers in the manufacturing and construction trades across Massachusetts.

Through support from the Workforce Skills Cabinet (WSC) and by utilizing Whittier’s state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, we offer summer training programs to help underemployed and unemployed individuals gain valuable skills and industry certifications.

Each participant receives:

• 200 hours of hands-on technical training

• Industry-Recognized Credentials (IRC)

• Career counseling and job placement support

Program training areas for the 2026 summer program are listed below. Please click on the program name to watch a brief video for each area.

• Advanced MFG

• Auto Body

• Carpentry

• Construction Craft Laborers

• Culinary 

• Electrical

• Marine Technology

• Plumbing

• Welding

If you are interested in one of these programs please complete the Whittier Tech CTI Summer 2026 form. This form will open on March 1, 2026.

If you are a business interested in connecting with our CTI program, please complete the CTI Employer Partner Interest Form.