MassHire Bristol Workforce Board

14/11/2022

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24/10/2022

24/10/2022

To register for the event go to:
https://bit.ly/NEJobFairJobSeeker

24/10/2022

To register for the event go to:
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14/10/2022

Baker: $24M in grants will upgrade educational facilities at technical high schools

Baker: $24M in grants will upgrade educational facilities at technical high schools

(The Center Square) – Fourteen high schools in Massachusetts will benefit from Skills Capital Grants.

07/10/2022

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MassHire Fall River Career Center is hiring.

Positions may be assigned to Fall River, Taunton and AttleboroThe position of Career Specialist will assist customers in setting realistic employment and training goals. This position will also guide customers in determining their interests and abilities using a wide range of methods, such as aptitu...

27/09/2022

Last call for our upcoming Job Fair at White's of Westport!

Thank you to our amazing sponsors:
LifeStream, Inc. Lafrance Hospitality Masshire Fall River Career Center MassHire Greater New Bedford Career Center UMass Dartmouth Bristol Community College Bridgewater College FUN 107

We currently have over 70 area businesses looking for employees so dress to impress and bring plenty of resumes!

ABLE Associates Amazon.com BankFive Bask, Inc. BayCoast Bank Blount Fine Foods Bristol County Savings Bank Catholic Social Services of Fall River, Inc Community Connections Inc. Couto Construction Fall River Municipal Credit Union Family Service Association Gold Medal Bakery High Point Treatment Center Justice Resource Institute Mechanics Cooperative Bank New Bedford Public Schools Ocean State Job Lot People Incorporated Saint Anne's Hospital Solar Cannabis Co. Southcoast Health St. Anne's Credit Union The Arc of Bristol County The Nemasket Group, Inc. Toyota of Dartmouth Whaler's Cove Assisted Living and MANY MORE!

If you are an area business and would like to participate there is still time! Please contact Ian Abreu, Director of Business Development & Small Business Engagement, at 508.999.5231 to reserve your spot today!

27/09/2022

27/09/2022

24/08/2022

Durfee is buying two construction vehicles. Students will be the ones driving them.

Durfee is buying two construction vehicles. Students will be the ones driving them.

Students in BMC Durfee High School’s construction program will soon be able to get experience on two different construction vehicles.

01/08/2022

Baker-Polito Administration Awards More Than $32 Million to Expand Training Opportunities for High School Students and Adults Through Skills Capital and Career Technical Initiative Grant Funding

More than $22 million in Skills Capital grants awarded to educational institutions to modernize equipment and $10 million awarded to high schools to expand Career Technical Initiative

7/22/2022

LEXINGTON — The Baker-Polito Administration today awarded more than $32 million in grants to modernize equipment at career technical programs and expand training opportunities for young people and adults as part of the administration’s multi-year effort to address skills gaps so more residents can pursue careers in growing industries and employers can hire qualified workers to grow their businesses.
Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, along with Secretary of Education James Peyser, Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development Rosalin Acosta, and Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Mike Kennealy, visited Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical High School in Lexington to meet with middle school students who are exploring different career technical programs this summer.
The Governor announced $22 million in Skills Capital grants awarded to 70 educational institutions, and an additional $10 million awarded to 23 vocational schools to expand programs for both young people and adults as part of the Career Technical Initiative (CTI). This round of CTI grants will help train more than 1,600 people for new careers in construction, manufacturing and other trades with growing workforce demands.
“Since our administration launched these critically important programs, high schools, colleges and other educational institutions throughout the Commonwealth have created and expanded numerous training programs with Skills Capital Grants and developed new training opportunities for young people and adults with the Career Technical Initiative,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “We are very proud of the lasting impact these grants will have on the Massachusetts workforce and the future of the Commonwealth as they prepare the next generation of innovative leaders in cutting-edge industries.”
“Skills Capital grants and the Career Technical Initiative have enabled more young people and adults to pursue rewarding careers they may not have had opportunities to pursue and have helped break down barriers to entry and success,” said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. “Importantly, these significant investments have changed the career trajectory for many adults seeking employment or credentials by providing training and skills in industries that may not have existed when they were in school.”
Skills Capital grants and Career Technical Initiative grants are awarded by Governor Baker’s Workforce Skills Cabinet, which was created in 2015 to bring together the Secretariats of Education, Labor and Workforce Development, and Housing and Economic Development to align education, economic development and workforce policies to strategize around how to meet employers’ demand for skilled workers in every region of the Commonwealth.
“Skills Capital grants fund technology and equipment that reflect what students will see in the workplace, giving them hands-on applied learning experiences that are valuable to them and employers,” said Education Secretary James Peyser. “Students gain knowledge and confidence in growing industries and employers are able to hire employees ready to be productive from the day they start.”
More recently, Skills Capital grants have focused on the launch and expansion of the Career Technical Initiative, which enables vocational-technical schools to expand their impact by operating programs in the afternoons for local high school students and in the evenings for workers and adult learners.
“The goal of CTI is to meet the needs of both jobseekers and employers, by training young students and adults for careers in high-demand and high-growth sectors,” said Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Rosalin Acosta. “CTI helps create career pathways for people from underserved and underrepresented populations, which is critical in our efforts to address and help close equity gaps.”
"Employers across the Commonwealth are looking for skilled workers in order to grow their business, and career technical programs have proven key to positioning our students to pursue jobs in in-demand industries and hit the ground running on day one," said Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy."Today's grants will expand these important programs to both grow our workforce and create economic opportunity for young people and residents of all backgrounds."
“Minuteman is tremendously grateful for the $2.6 million of support we have received from Governor Baker’s Workforce Skills Cabinet since 2020,” said Dr. Kathleen A. Dawson, Superintendent-Director of the Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School District. “This funding is invaluable if we are to be leaders in the fourth industrial revolution. Our students are gaining highly technical skills necessary to meet the demands of the labor market and setting them and their families on a trajectory for economic mobility.”
Skills Capital Grants
As part of today’s announcement, 70 educational institutions received $22 million in Skills Capital grants to update equipment and expand student enrollment in programs that provide career education.
The Skills Capital grant program was originally launched in 2015 with the goal of replacing outdated equipment and technology, mainly at vocational technical high schools and community colleges. Since then, the program has evolved into a crucial component of local workforce training efforts by expanding the number of young people and adults trained and experienced with the newest technologies used by local employers.
Since 2015, 477 grants totaling approximately $129 million have been awarded to 194 different schools and educational institutions across the Commonwealth, with many organizations receiving multiple grants over the years. Approximately 50,000 students across the Commonwealth have directly benefitted from Skills Capital grants. The competitive grants are awarded to educational institutions that demonstrate partnerships with local businesses, as well as align curriculum and credentials with industry demand to maximize hiring opportunities in each region of the state.
In 2020, the Administration began awarding larger multi-year grants, allowing educational institutions to apply for either one or two years of funding. In the awards announced today, Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) in Boston received $1,286,348 to launch a new healthcare and life sciences career institute at the site of the former Boston Center for Adult Education.
Career Technical Initiative
Initially launched in 2020, the Career Technical Initiative aims to train an additional 20,000 skilled workers over the next four years to help close skills gaps and meet the needs of businesses across the Commonwealth. The program provides more Massachusetts residents access to career technical training by using the state’s existing resources at vocational high schools, while simultaneously helping businesses grow by increasing the population of skilled workers able to be employed in trade and construction jobs.
The $10 million in grants announced today will fund new CTI programs or expand existing programs at vocational high schools in partnership with MassHire Career Centers and Workforce Boards. Each school awarded funds was required to include at least three Massachusetts-based employers that would potentially employ graduates. The grant funds were included in the Fiscal Year 2022 state budget passed by the Legislature and signed by the Governor.

11/07/2022

Baker-Polito Administration announces $15 million in workforce training grants to Bristol, 14 other community colleges

Baker-Polito Administration announces $15 million in workforce training grants to Bristol, 14 other community colleges

BOSTON –– The Baker-Polito Administration today awarded $15 million in workforce training grants to the Commonwealth’s 15 community colleges in support of the creation and expansion of training programs in high-demand industries, such healthcare, education, manufacturing, information technolog...

05/05/2022

Youth Summer Jobs Program registration now open!
Contact Youth Connection at 508-675-9245

07/03/2022

30/08/2021

What is a Workforce Development Board?

What is a Workforce Board?

The National Association of Workforce Boards presents our “What is a workforce development board?” video. This video is designed to educate members of the pu...

26/08/2021

Attention employers! Are you hiring? Looking for support as you grow and expand? Attend a MassHire Employer Resources Webinar to learn how MassHire can help!

Visit http://mass.gov/employer . Webinars run every Thursday at 2 p.m.

09/08/2021

MassHire Massachusetts Virtual Job Fair - 15 Second Promotional Video

MassHire Massachusetts Virtual Job Fair - 15 Second Promotional Video

MassHire Massachusetts Virtual Job FairAugust 16 – 20 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. each dayVisit www.mass.gov/jobfair for more information.

09/08/2021

Scan the QR code with your phone's camera to register!

09/08/2021

Click link to register:
https://www.mass.gov/dua-employer

04/08/2021

01/07/2021

11/06/2021

MassHire Veteran Services
Presents the SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL VIRTUAL JOB FAIR
When: Thursday June 17, 2021
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

If you would like to attend, please call 508-730-5000
or ask your MassHire Career Center Counselor for a registration link!
(Please have your JobQuest ID Number available www.mass.gov/jobquest )

Hundreds of Jobs Available! Multiple Industries Represented.!

New to Premier Virtual Job Fairs?
Watch this short video on how to participate!
https://www.youtube.com/embed/J0dkXyhsCxc

Event is open to the public,
Veterans to receive Priority of Service for the first half hour

18/05/2021

17/05/2021

08/04/2021

Accepting online applications for the Summer 2021 Youthworks Program

Accepting online applications for the Summer 2021 Youthworks Program

MassHire Bristol's Youth Connection is accepting online applications for the Summer Youthworks Program in Fall River, Taunton, Attleboro Click to Apply Now! Summer 2021 YouthWorks Online Application

29/03/2021

Fall River's Merrow Manufacturing Acquires New Company

Fall River's Merrow Manufacturing Acquires New Company

Fall River's Merrow Manufacturing is acquiring a company that will have Merrow poised to make Fall River the hub of an entire industry across two continents.

22/03/2021

Half of Massachusetts' State Workforce Could Stay Remote After Pandemic

Half of Massachusetts' State Workforce Could Stay Remote After Pandemic

The Baker administration has been quietly planning for a permanent “hybrid” work model for as much as half of the state workforce, and over the course of 2021 will be redesigning office space and equipping employees with the technology they need to be able to continue to work remotely after the ...

11/02/2021

Are you unemployed and looking for work?
Do you not have internet access, or a computer device?
If so, please read about Mass Internet Connect and email the provided email address for assistance.

New program geared towards connecting jobseekers with the Internet tools they may need to find employment.
Contact the email address listed to see if you are eligible.

03/02/2021

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22/01/2021

Calling all Youth!

Want a job but don't have experience or know where to start? Get paid to train on your way to an in-person or virtual job opportunity. Funding while supplies last, act fast! Please like or share to get local Youth employed. Contact [email protected] for more information.

22/01/2021

MassHire Bristol Workforce Board updated their information in their About section.

MassHire Bristol Workforce Board updated their information in their About section.

14/01/2021

Congratulations Diman!

07/01/2021

MassHire working to get internet, devices, in the hands job seekers

MassHire working to get internet, devices, in the hands job seekers

The state’s Last Mile program seeks to complete installing broadband in 18 of the 36 remaining unserved or underserved communities.

12/11/2020

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29/10/2020