Youth and young adults experiencing homelessness (YYAEH) already face barriers to employment, but the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated those difficulties. In an increasingly virtual world, finding a job is no longer a matter of knocking on doors or spotting “Now
The Mayor’s Office of Workforce Development is launching the Boston Employer Forum Series of virtual panel discussions to share information on hiring needs in local industries during COVID-19. Each panel will feature sector-specific labor market data presented by Dr. Alicia
We are always proud to be a partner in your work serving low-income Boston residents, and we recognize that during this difficult time many of your organizations will be on the front line of providing services to our communities. For
Kelvin Vazquez was a young man with a plan for his future. Even as a 20-year-old tow truck driver, he knew he wanted to get his Commercial Driver’s License. The credential would make him a more in-demand driver, allowing him
Most young adults experiencing homelessness in Boston are also unemployed, compounding the difficulty of establishing a safe home and a better future. But a new initiative, funded by a competitive national grant, aims to spark employment solutions for these young
It’s only natural for a teacher to wonder how her students use their knowledge in the real world, or what becomes of them after graduation. English instructor Lisa Garrone doesn’t have to wonder too hard. She can often just pop
Ruben Colon was hard at work in the packaging department of the Piantedosi Baking Company when the company’s co-owner, Bob Piantedosi, happened through. He stopped to ask Colon about his family and learned he had two daughters. “You have no
As one of seven communities selected to participate in Heartland Alliance’s Pathways Forward Challenge, the City of Boston was awarded $75,000 to coordinate efforts across multiple agencies and nonprofit organizations to increase employment for youth experiencing homelessness. The grant will
From January through March 2019, nearly 200 families attended welcome events to learn how they and their children could participate in Boston Saves, the City of Boston’s children’s savings account program. The events were hosted at the eleven BPS schools
A panel of employers and workforce development professionals convened at Wayfair headquarters March 27 to weigh in on a new report exploring the capabilities of Boston workers without bachelor’s degrees. The report, Untapped: Redefining Hiring in the New Economy, found