Build Your Skills and Launch Your Career

The City of Somerville's Workforce and Talent Development Department offers a wide range of training program to help job seekers get training for new careers or upgrade their skills as they look for new career opportunities. Explore the programs listed below. 

Solar Cell Phone Charging Pilot

Somerville GreenTech Program Launches Solar Cell Phone Charging Pilot

Model Z charging stations in Union Square, Davis Square, Assembly Row, and Ball Square will enhance citizen connectivity and promote sustainability.

About SustainaVille

SustainaVille is home to the City of Somerville’s programs and initiatives to reduce Somerville’s contribution to climate change and to develop our city’s ability to prepare for the impacts of climate change. On this page, you can learn about SustainaVille initiatives and how you can get involved in climate action.

Electronic Device Registration

Earn Money Shoveling (Teens)

Want to make some extra cash this winter?

Get paid for each house shoveled after a snowstorm! 

Somerville UrbanAg Blog

Our Gardens

New Gardens

Lincoln Park Community Garden opened in 2018 with 20 garden plots, including four raised beds and four ADA accessible beds.

How to Get Involved

Starting a Business in Somerville

We know it can be stressful and confusing to start a business. We're here to help! Check out some helpful resources, programs, and links below, including a step-by-step online guide to help get you started. You can also view the PDF version of this guide if you prefer.

Step 1: Report Noise to Massport

Somerville Positive Forces (SPF)

Make a Difference! Become a Youth Leader for Somerville Positive Forces (SPF)

We are looking for energetic high school youth and middle-school youth leaders,  to serve as leaders as part of a team that addresses community issues related to underage drinking, drug use, and bullying.