Madison's Train 2 Trades (MT2T) Program
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
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Grant Type
Foundation
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- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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Geography
- Greater Boston residents
Other requirements
- Adults seeking construction industry employment
- Interest in entry-level building trades positions
- Greater Boston area
- Focus on Roxbury neighborhood
Overview
Program Type: Hands-on workforce training in construction and building trades
MPDC's Train 2 Trades program is a virtual hands-on workforce training initiative designed to prepare residents for entry-level positions in Boston's growing construction industry. The program follows the Core Curriculum model designed by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).
Program Goals
- Recruit 50+ participants
- Graduate 20+ participants over one year
- Position MPDC projects to exceed Boston Residents Jobs Policy demands (51% Boston residents, 40% people of color, 12% women)
- Create a larger pool of qualified, trained residents
Curriculum and Training Components
Online Self-Paced Modules (via MT2T.org)
- OSHA-10 certification
- Basic Construction Math (fractions/measurement)
- Introduction to Hand/Power Tools
- Reading Building Plans and Construction Drawings
- Introduction to Masonry, Flooring, Painting, and Fire Protection
- Other building trades
- Employment application completion
- Resume writing
- Mock interviews
- Measuring & Marking
- Introduction to Framing
In-Person Hands-On Workshops
- Held throughout Greater Boston
- Taught by local tradespeople and MWBE contractors
- Applied learning from online modules
Eligibility
- Adults seeking construction industry employment
- Greater Boston residents
- Interest in entry-level building trades positions
Geographic Scope
- Greater Boston area
- Focus on Roxbury neighborhood
Boston Residents Jobs Policy Alignment
- 51% Boston residents requirement
- 40% people of color requirement
- 12% women requirement
Contact Information
For information about the program, contact MPDC at 617.849.6335 or visit madison-park.org
How to Apply
How to Apply
- Register Online: Visit MT2T.org to access the virtual learning platform
- Complete Online Modules: Work through self-paced video modules at your own pace
- Participate in Hands-On Workshops: Apply online learning in corresponding in-person workshops held throughout Greater Boston (typically beginning April of enrollment year)
- Earn Certifications: Complete required certifications including OSHA-10
Required Materials
- Access to internet for online learning platform
- Availability for in-person workshops in Greater Boston area
- Commitment to complete program curriculum
Program Format
- Online Component: Self-paced video modules via MT2T.org
- In-Person Component: Hands-on workshops taught by local tradespeople and MWBE contractors
- Duration: Approximately one year
Contact
MPDC Workforce Development
Phone: 617.849.6335
Website: MT2T.org
What Madison Park Development Corporation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 2
- Total given
- $90K
- Median grant
- $45K
- Range
- $15K–$75K
- By dollars: Massachusetts 100%. Top recipient cities: Roxbury, MA.
Example grants
Lower Roxbury Community Corporation · Roxbury, MA
$75K
Madison Park Housing Corporation · Roxbury, MA
$15K
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Fields of Work
- Workforce development
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