Massachusetts Job Training Program Helps Homeless Find Work

Circle Connections: New Products & Services Finding a job in this anemic economy can be challenging for many people, but for Lorraine Carrington � who was homeless, battling addiction, and had just finished a six-month jail term last spring � the hurdles were even higher. Carrington, 46, a former certified nursing assistant, knew her assault and battery conviction would make it difficult to get work, but with the help of Pine Street Inn, Carrington last month landed a job sewing lampshades and pillows for the Cambridge home decor business, 2b design. Her new position started as a training program, with Pine . . .