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Join us for a webinar this Friday to learn more about the WCTF Senator Donnelly grant program! The Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund (WCTF) is currently accepting applications for the Senator Kenneth J. Donnelly Workforce Success Grants. The grants, administered by Commonwealth Corporation on behalf of the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development and the Massachusetts Workforce Skills Cabinet, focus on funding training and job placement programs that enhance business competitiveness through a skilled workforce. Organizations interested in applying for this grant are encouraged to join us this Friday at 11 a.m. for a webinar to learn more about this funding opportunity and the application process. For details and the Zoom link, visit https://buff.ly/4eTIis6

Thanks to Workforce Solutions Group MA for hosting this very timely panel “Welcoming Newcomers to Massachusetts: Workforce, Education and Immigration Challenges and Opportunities” as part of the Mass Jobs and Workforce Summit. Great to be with Sarah Joseph, MSW, Thomas Hooper Alex Train and Lorie Martiska and so many others in the room dedicated to working together to ensure our newest neighbors have the English and workforce tools they need to be safe, gain economic stability and fully contribute to the commonwealth. Communication, collaboration, coordination, cultural competence and a lotta heart ?? . We can do this! English for New Bostonians Lewis Finfer Tonja Mettlach JD Chesloff Tim Sullivan Katherine Mainzer Kaitlyn Bean Massachusetts AFL-CIO

Earlier today, Claudia Green, Executive Director of ENB, participated as a panelist at the 15th Annual MA Jobs and Workforce Summit. The panel, moderated by Thomas Hooper from Sector Pathways Commonwealth Corporation, discussed "Welcoming Newcomers to Massachusetts: Workforce, Education and Immigration Challenges and Opportunities." The panel was joined by Alex Train from La Colaborativa, Sarah Joseph, MSW from The Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD), and Lorie Martiska from Open Sky Community Services. The event also featured other speakers and panelists such as Tim Sullivan/Workforce Solutions Group MA, Lisa Murray /Citizens, and Undersecretary Josh Cutler / The Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD). Other notable participants included Rahsaan D. Hall / Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts, MJ Ryan / Workforce Development Mass General Brigham, Senator Paul Feeney, Chrissy Lynch / Massachusetts AFL-CIO, Kade Crockford /ACLU of Massachusetts, Pelin Bicen/Suffolk University, and Andrea L . Russo/ Microsoft State Government Affairs. ENB is honored to be part of this important conversation on the challenges and opportunities related to workforce development in Massachusetts.

Had a terrific time at the Workforce Solutions Group MA 15th Annual Jobs and Workforce Summit today. Congratulations Josh Cutler on winning the 2024 Kathie Mainzer award for excellence in workforce development. And what a treat for me that I got to see Brittany Raposa!

Today, Team CommCorp proudly attended Workforce Solutions Group MA's 15th Annual MA Jobs and Workforce Summit, proudly sponsored by the Commonwealth Corporation Foundation. This year's summit underscored innovation and collaboration as vital components for effective workforce and economic development in the commonwealth. ? Thomas Hooper, Vice President of Sector Pathways at Commonwealth Corporation, moderated a panel discussion Titled “Welcoming Newcomers to Massachusetts: Workforce, Education, and Immigration Challenges and Opportunities,” featuring insightful discussions from grantees and partners: Claudia Green, Executive Director, English for New Bostonians; Alex Train, Chief Operating Officer, La Colaborativa; Sarah Joseph, Director of Community Engagement, The Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD); and Lorie Martiska, Executive Vice President, Chief Advancement Officer, Open Sky Community Services. ?Together, these panelists engaged in important discussions about creating inclusive pathways for immigrants and newcomers to contribute to and thrive within the Massachusetts workforce. ? Today's summit reinforced our collective commitment to building a more inclusive workforce through innovation, collaboration, communication, and coordination. Special congratulations to EOLWD Undersecretary of Apprenticeship, Work-Based Learning, and Policy Josh Cutler for being named the 2024 Kathie Mainzer Award recipient! ____ ??? CommCorp: Adam Cutler, Cynthia S., Joelle Fabrizio, Raquel Jorge Fernandes, Alanna Mallon, Thomas Hooper, Tommy Heavren, MSW, Perla Piantini, Lucila J. Santana. #MAJobsSummit24

Thank you to the Workforce Solutions Group MA and Massachusetts Business Roundtable today for convening this important discussion! It was amazing to see so many people in one place who care about empowering Massachusetts resident by providing pathways to successful careers. And a big congrats to The Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD) Undersecretary Josh Cutler for being chosen as this year's 2024 Kathie Mainzer award - well deserved ??

WSG's first-ever live podcast #TheRippleEffect hosted by Marybeth Campbell, President & CEO, Worcester Community Action Council, Ron Waddel, Founder & Exec. Director, Legendary Legacies, Inc., and David Delmar Senties, Cofounder of Resilient Coders. #MAJobsSummit24

Undersecretary Josh Cutler receives the 2024 Kathie Mainzer Award for his leadership in workforce development, presented by Kathie Mainzer and Cole Angley. Congratulations! #MAJobsSummit24

A fantastic panel on AI's impact on the workforce moderated by Chrissy Lynch, President MA AFL-CIO, Kade Crockford, ACLU of MA, Dr. Pilen Bicen, Suffolk University, and Andrea Russo, Microsoft State Government Affairs. #MAJobsSummit24

Undersecretary Josh Cutler, EOLWD moderates the first panel of the day: Building Talent Pipelines to Increase Opportunity and Economic Competitiveness. He is joined by Sen. Paul Feeney, MJ Ryan, VP of Workforce Development, MGB, and Rahsaan Hall, President & CEO, Urban League of Eastern MA. #MAJobsSummit24