At a time when more and more jobs require a bachelor’s degree, a new report released today by the Mayor’s Office of Workforce Development suggests that many Boston workers without a four-year degree possess the necessary skills to fill these
Tuition-Free Community College Plan expands to include private college
Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology (BFIT) has become the fourth college to join the Tuition-Free Community College Plan and the first private school to do so, Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced on Wednesday. “We want to make sure that all
City Academy graduates first class of trainees
The first graduating class of City Academy – a training pipeline for Boston residents – celebrated their success February 20 at Faneuil Hall with Mayor Martin J. Walsh, city departments, and program training partners. Of the 26 graduates, 13 obtained their
City highlights free savings events for America Saves Week
In celebration of America Saves Week, the City of Boston held a series of free financial empowerment events for Boston residents from February 25 to March 2. The week’s activities included tax preparation, credit-building workshops, and savings fairs, as well as