Training.
Employment.
Empowerment.
NECAT offers training, support and employment services to prepare adults to secure and retain career-ladder jobs in the growing food services industry.
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NECAT provides chronically unemployed adults with a pathway to stable, long-term employment in the food services industry through comprehensive technical and job readiness training and individualized support and employment services. We are a catalyst for social change, helping our community’s unemployed bridge the skills gap, enter the workforce and achieve economic self-sufficiency.
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NECAT’s Everett Site Graduates its First Class
NECAT is thrilled to announce that the first Everett class graduated on April 28, 2018.
NECAT Graduate is Baking for Good
NECAT graduates are working across Boston, in every type of industry
Celebrating 33 New NECAT Grads
NECAT had two exciting graduations this week.
NECAT officially launched its Alumni Association
NECAT officially launched its Alumni Association with a special lunch for graduates.
NECAT’s 5th Anniversary – Five Years Strong
On October 25, 2018 NECAT held a very special evening to celebrate our fifth anniversary and to show appreciation to the supporters and advocates who have helped us achieve this incredible milestone. Awards were given to the following honorees who have been true champions for NECAT: “Big Time”…
NECAT caters the Boston Foundation’s Annual Meeting
November 15, 2018 NECAT was honored to have the chance to feed the guests at the Boston Foundation’s Annual Meeting last night in their beautiful offices. NECAT has been a grantee of the Foundation for the past five years. The Foundation’s mission is to devote its resources to…
Annual Students
The program was launched in October 2013 and serves roughly 210 students annually, across two locations.
Job Placement
75% of NECAT'S graduates secure culinary employment, on a career track to economic self-sufficiency.
Wages
Program graduates earn above Boston's Living Wage, securing nearly $15 per hour, plus benefits, in their first position.
Follow the Journey
After graduation, our students go on to fulfilling and challenging careers. Hear from NECAT alumni about how our organization set them up for success in a fast-paced and growing culinary arts industry.
Train today
to transform tomorrow
The industry is desperate for workers - there are far more jobs than cooks to fill them. With training from NECAT, you will have your pick of positions. Enroll with NECAT today to be a part of a bright future.
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