SkillWorks is an ambitious effort on the part of philanthropy, government, community organizations, unions, and employers to strengthen the workforce development system so it:

  • Helps low-skill, low-income residents move to family-sustaining jobs
  • Helps employers find and retain skilled employees.


SkillWorks engages in three
key systems-change strategies:

Workforce Partnerships:

Industry-sector or occupationally based workforce
intermediaries are the operational approach to achieving
the SkillWorks dual goal.

Strengthening Capacity:

SkillWorks makes organizations that provide workforce
training and education services more effective at helping
their low-income constituents achieve family economic
self-sufficiency.

Public Policy Advocacy:

SkillWorks seeks to institutionalize better ways for
low-income individuals to enter and succeed in the
workforce.

SkillWorks is now proudly endorsing Skills2Compete
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From Our Skills2Compete MA Blog

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From Our SkillWorks’ Green Jobs Blog

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Spring 2012

NEWLY ADDED RESOURCES
Recycling and Jobs in Massachusetts: A Study of Current and Future Workforce Needs

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Clean Energy Trends 2012

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Why Green is Your Color: A Women's Guide to a Sustainable Career

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About Green Jobs

Green Grantees

Green Jobs Resources

- Funding Opportunities
- Reports and Publications
- Events
- Webinars & Calls
- Community-based Green Job Training Programs
- Websites

SkillWorks Green Jobs Blog