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Apply for the Training Opportunities Program (TOP)

If learning new skills will help you find a new job, you may be eligible for TOP. Learn how to find an approved program and what you need to apply.
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Contacts

Training Opportunities Program (TOP) Unit

Phone

Call Training Opportunities Program (TOP) Unit at (617) 626-5521

The Details

What you need

Find an approved training program that meets your needs:

You must be able to complete the training program within 2 years. If you take basic skills courses before your advanced training, you must complete the training program within 3 years.  

Have this information ready for your application: 

  • The type of training you selected
  • The name of the school(s) offering the training
  • Program start and end dates
  • Tuition costs 

How to apply

  1. Download a TOP application
  2. Complete Parts A and B
  3. Your training program needs to complete Part C or D (depending on the type of training)
  4. Upload the completed application in your Unemployment Services for Workers account 

  1. Download a TOP application
  2. Complete Parts A and B
  3. Your training program needs to complete Part C or D (depending on the type of training)
  4. Mail the completed application to:
    MA DUA
    ATTN: Special programs
    100 Cambridge Street, 4th Floor, Suite 400
    Boston, MA 02114

More info

Request a paper application

TOP can also mail a paper copy of the application to you. Call (617) 626-5521 to request one.

Next steps

  • If you submit an incomplete application, TOP will send it back to you for more information
  • If you don’t get any updates after four weeks, call TOP at (617) 626-5521

Log in to your Unemployment Services for Workers account to check for updates.

Contact

Phone
Call Training Opportunities Program (TOP) Unit at (617) 626-5521

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