SkillWorks

Connecting MA residents to training, education & jobs, & businesses to skilled workers. @dre4theville & @katieabean
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[MA Business Roundtable @MABizRoundtable]

We had an eventful morning participating in an important conversation hosted by The African Bridge Network (ABN), The @bostonfdn and @SkillWorks_MA about the potential of skilled immigrants as an untapped talent source and strategies to connect them to the workforce!

[G{Code} House @gcodehouse]

Our Executive Director, @B4wallace_, and the Executive Director of @resilientcoders, Ayanna Lott-Pollard attended the celebration of @SkillWorks_MA's 20th anniversary of workforce innovation at The Boston Foundation yesterday evening. It was truly a memorable night!

[The American City Coalition (TACC) @TACC_Boston]

Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2nd annual Roxbury Worx Conference! Reserve your FREE tickets using the Eventbrite on our Linktree in our bio

Follow @TACC_Boston for updates on featured panelists and keynote speakers!

Questions? Reach out at [email protected] or [phone]

[National Fund for Workforce Solutions @National_Fund]

Congratulations to our partner in Boston, @skillworks_MA, on celebrating 20 years of workforce innovation!

[SkillWorks @SkillWorks_MA]

Thank you so much for coming out and being such an incredible partner!! #workforceprom

[EngNewBostonians-EW @EnglishNB_EW]

Thanks @SkillWorks_MA and @bostonfdn for 20 YEARS of support to our Immigrants Communities. #ESOL #WkDev

[Kaitlyn Bean @katieabean]

A powerful must-read from my boss and steadfast @SkillWorks_MA leader @dre4theville:

[SkillWorks @SkillWorks_MA]

A personal note from @SkillWorks_MA's Executive Director, Andre Green @dre4theville on today's #SCOTUS decision on #AffirmativeAction, and our unwavering commitment to #RacialJustice and #RacialEquity

Read: https://t.co/arl3d0NS6N

#wkdev #equity #justice

[Commonwealth Corp. @CommCorp_MA]

Interested in learning how to work in a professional kitchen? @communityserv is offering "The Teaching Kitchen," - a free 12-week culinary training program for people who are serious about becoming employed in a professional kitchen. Learn more: https://t.co/T7og4w86G9

[GBH Forum Network @GBHForumNetwork]

TODAY at 2pm - Join @SkillWorks_MA at the @bostonfdn for a discussion about racial equity & Boston’s workforce, past, present & future 👉 https://t.co/FHxqptTIGP
with Jacqueline Jones, @TACC_Boston @WillBeamer, @UnitedSouthEnd Jerrell Cox, @katieabean & @phillipWGBH

[The American City Coalition (TACC) @TACC_Boston]

Willie will be joining this conversation grounded in the latest book by Dr. Jaqueline Jones, No Right to an Honest Living. Register to attend: https://t.co/yCEDYAoEJX
@SkillWorks_MA @KelleyChunn

[GBH Forum Network @GBHForumNetwork]

Thursday, May 25 at 2pm - Join @SkillWorks_MA at the @bostonfdn for a discussion about racial equity & Boston’s workforce, past, present & future 👉 https://t.co/FHxqptTIGP
with Jacqueline Jones, @TACC_Boston @WillBeamer, @UnitedSouthEnd Jerrell Cox, @katieabean & @phillipWGBH

[SkillWorks @SkillWorks_MA]

So lucky to run into @SenMarkey during our #NSCSummit2023 hill visits! Chatted about #goodjobs #jobtranining #highereducation #pell and more! Thanks for your time and efforts for MA workers and learners! #wkdev #advocacy

[Workforce Solutions Group @WorkforceSolGrp]

We've had a series of meetings with the Senate staff including Senate President Pro Tem Brownsberger's office, Senator Finegold's office & the Senate President's office.

Thank you all for taking the time to discuss our budget priorities & the legislation we support!

#wkdev

[MA Business Roundtable @MABizRoundtable]

Joined our @WorkforceSolGrp colleagues @MAWorkforce @SkillWorks_MA @massaflcio @WCACinfo for a great conversation with our good friend @lojones7383 Secretary of @MassLWD about youth jobs and employer partnerships!

[National Fund for Workforce Solutions @National_Fund]

Did you miss the #WhatsWorking LinkedIn Live last week? Take some time to learn more about the drivers of occupational segregation and the work we can do to address them.
https://t.co/nV6DI2A7XY

[Hack.Diversity @Hack_Diversity]

📣 @RootCause + @SkillWorks_MA + other advocates are re-imagining an equitable Greater Boston tech workforce, centered on the experiences of BIPOC early-career professionals.

Help us gain shared understanding by filling out this survey by April 15 ➡️ https://t.co/HScgqtJryi

[Workforce Solutions Group @WorkforceSolGrp]

We were honored to host @MassLWD Secretary Jones at @WCACinfo to discuss workforce development programs and the importance of creating youth pathways.

A special thank you to the youth and employers from the @WCACinfo YouthWorks program for participating in the conversation!

[G{Code} House @gcodehouse]

Only one month until applications close for Summer 2023 cohort! Don't wait to start your career in tech. Apply today at https://t.co/tkb7qMMYi9

#womenintech #nonbinaryintech #softwaredeveloper #coding #GCode

[G{Code} House @gcodehouse]

It's here!🥳🥳 Application for G{Code}'s NEW pilot program Intro to Data Analytics is now OPEN! Learn Python, SQL, and advanced google sheets in this FREE 12-week program. Apply today at https://t.co/7fHa8so4tj , don't wait to start your career in tech!

#DataAnalytics #coding

[Boston Indicators @BosIndicators]

Low job quality for care workers hurts not only their immediate economic security, but also their long-term savings.

Learn more about how our undervaluation of care work contributes to the racial wealth gap in our recent brief w/ @SkillWorks_MA:
https://t.co/XXw0arN2aL