Posts Tagged ‘Local Economy’
Springfield WORKS at the 2nd Annual Springfield School-to-Career Fair
Springfield WORKS recently attended the 2nd School-to-Career Job and Internship Fair held at the MassMutual Center. This event gathered students and community business leaders, providing a platform for students to discover career and internship opportunities. Eneida Molina, our Community Alignment Specialist, represented Springfield WORKS—embodying our mission to bridge the gap between employers and potential future…
Read MoreSpringfield WORKS Featured in 22 News InFocus Regional Employment Outlook Segment!
We are excited to have been featured in the latest 22 News InFocus: Regional Employment Outlook segment! Alongside a group of representatives from other regional workforce organizations, Shawntsi Baret and Hannah Reuter did an amazing job laying out the workforce challenges we face as a community, and how Springfield WORKS is positioned to address them.…
Read MoreHolyoke Community College, Springfield WORKS, and Community Partners Awarded Nurse Training Grant
Holyoke Community College (HCC) and its partners, including Springfield WORKS, have been awarded a historic grant totaling nearly $1.46 million, marking a significant milestone in our collective mission to enhance the regional workforce ecosystem—particularly for critical sectors like healthcare. This grant, part of the Senator Kenneth J. Donnelly Workforce Success grants totaling $3.9 million, is…
Read MoreAnchor Collaborative Partner Baystate Health Recognized with CareerSTAT Frontline Healthcare Workers Champion Award by National Fund for Workforce Solutions
Springfield WORKS is excited to congratulate Baystate Health on this 2023 CareerSTAT Frontline Healthcare Workers Champion Award, recognizing the transformative work they are doing for our regional employment ecosystem. Springfield WORKS is proud to be a partner with Baystate Health, working closely together to address the needs of workers, families, and the healthcare system through…
Read MoreSpringfield WORKS and Partners Host Roundtable with Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President to Discuss Local Economic Issues, Cliff Effects
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan M. Collins visited Western Mass to learn about the economic challenges and opportunities present in the area. Springfield WORKS and our partners were able to discuss the Cliff Effect, our Pilot Program & the positive impacts we can have on the Commonwealth. Springfield WORKS is a workforce development…
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