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April 2013

The Workforce Solutions Group and SkillWorks are promoting the following solutions in 2013:

1) Sector based Job and Skills Training through the Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund (WCTF)

2) Job training and education for low income families who are striving to be self supporting in a highly skilled economy. Coalition for Pathways bill led by CWU

3) Improved Pathways for Youth, including: Coordination amongst secretariats, School to Career Connecting Activities, Summer Jobs, and the STEM Education Pipeline. Youth Pathways Advocacy Day April 3rd 2013

4) Job creation through state and federal investment in transportation and infrastructure improvements. Led by: MCAN, MA AFL-CIO, MA Business Roundtable.

~See the WSG Budget Chart FY 14~


For more information or to get involved, contact Kathie Mainzer at 617-263-3344.


What’s New at SkillWorks


As part of our ongoing evaluation efforts, SkillWorks recently released a new case study on our public policy advocacy activities during the 2011-12 legislative session. Download the report.


SkillWorks released a new toolkit for workforce practitioners on Coaching for College and Career. Download the toolkit.


SkillWorks is supporting efforts to pass HD872/SD501 to create Pathways to Family Economic Self-Sufficiency. Read the bill FAQ.