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Support Pathways to Employment in the Transportation Bond bill (H.3860) Great news! Rep. Sean Garballey has agreed to be the lead sponsor for an amendment to the House Transportation Bond bill (H.3860).   This would add up to $2 million per … Continued

Here’s a short video that demystifies computer coding. Learn what most schools don’t teach At the 4th Annual Jobs and Workforce Summit this year, Google’s Steve Vinter challenged everyone to learn a bit of coding and to encourage their children … Continued

October 28th, 2013 The latest report from Northeastern University’s Center for Labor Market Studies highlights the growing education and income gap here in the Commonwealth. The data shows that low-skilled residents have a much better employment outcome when they are … Continued

Six of the 12 Boston mayoral candidates spent an hour discussing the importance of youth jobs and education at a Youth Jobs Coalition forum attended by more than 100 Boston youth. Click this link to find out what the candidates … Continued

“Young people continue to suffer in the current job market.” A new job report out this past Friday showed teen employment remaining stagnant from June to July, with no increase over last year. WSG leader Dr. Andrew Sum, says “a big … Continued

The jobs report for June 2013 found that among teens alone, the jobless rate was almost 25 percent — more than three times the rate for the nation as a whole. Economics correspondent Paul Solman talks to young people struggling … Continued

The Boston Globe writes: As Massachusetts looks to attract more business and continue engaging the global marketplace, our greatest competitive advantage is an educated workforce equipped with 21st-century skills. But two key roadblocks in building that workforce are the lack of … Continued

Your calls needed to support job training and skills programs!  The last round of calls are needed THIS WEEK to support workforce development and teen jobs in the state budget. Please call these members of the Conference Committee today ~ … Continued