Posts Tagged ‘Workforce’
Bridge to Prosperity Cliff Pilot Featured in the Boston Globe!
We’re thankful to the Boston Globe for shedding light on the Cliff Effect through the story of Ariela Reynoso. Her story is powerful but sadly not uncommon. These barriers exist for working families across the state—keeping individuals in lower paying jobs while driving instability and turnover in the workforce ecosystem. If you have yet to…
Read MoreSpringfield 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 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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