MA Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development Lauren Jones announced that the MassHire Central Region Workforce Board was awarded a $2,079,200 YouthWorks grant. Funds will enable the Board to provide employment opportunities to 510 regional young people ages 14-25. MCRWB's programming focuses on industry exposure, mentorship, real-world experience, networking, and career exploration opportunities. Through a coalition of community partners and regional businesses, the MCRWB will provide work experiences at 70+ employer sites in priority industries such as advanced manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, and more.
Commonwealth Corporation administers the YouthWorks program in partnership with MassHire Regional Workforce Boards to provide employment opportunities for young people ages 14-25 from more than 30 MA cities between July to August and September to June, annually. The program bridges the gap between youth and employment, generating emerging workers ready to enter the labor force.
