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Madison's Train 2 Trades (MT2T) Program

Madison Park Development Corporation

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

  1. Register Online: Visit MT2T.org to access the virtual learning platform
  2. Complete Online Modules: Work through self-paced video modules at your own pace
  3. Participate in Hands-On Workshops: Apply online learning in corresponding in-person workshops held throughout Greater Boston (typically beginning April of enrollment year)
  4. 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

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Workforce development

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