Greater Lawrence Community Action Council to Operate MassHire Merrimack Valley Career Center

The MassHire Merrimack Valley Workforce Board is proud to announce that the Greater Lawrence Community Action Council (GLCAC) has been selected to operate the MassHire Merrimack Valley Career Center, effective July 1, 2025. This prestigious award underscores the GLCAC’s commitment to empowering individuals and strengthening communities through workforce development, education, and career advancement opportunities.

The MassHire Merrimack Valley Career Center is a vital resource for job seekers, employers, and the broader community, providing access to career counseling, job training programs, skill-building workshops, and connections to local employers. As the new operator, the GLCAC will build on the center’s strong foundation to expand services, enhance partnerships, and ensure that residents of the Merrimack Valley have the tools and support they need to thrive in today’s competitive job market.

“We are honored to have been chosen to operate the MassHire Merrimack Valley Career Center,” said Vilma Martinez-Dominguez, Executive Director of the GLCAC. “This is a testament to our team’s dedication to creating pathways to economic stability and success for individuals and families in our community. We look forward to working with our partners to deliver innovative and impactful workforce development programs that meet the needs of both job seekers and employers.”

The GLCAC brings decades of experience in community development, education, and workforce training to this role. The organization has a proven track record of delivering high-quality programs that address the unique challenges faced by the Merrimack Valley community. Through this new partnership, the GLCAC will collaborate with local businesses, educational institutions, and community organizations to ensure that the career center remains a hub of opportunity and growth.

Key initiatives under the GLCAC’s leadership will include:

• Expanding access to in-demand job training programs in industries such as healthcare, advanced manufacturing, and information technology.
• Strengthening partnerships with local employers to create more job placement opportunities for the Merrimack Valley residents.
• Enhancing career counseling and support services to help individuals achieve their professional goals.
• Increasing outreach to underserved populations to ensure equitable access to career center resources.
• The transition to the leadership of GLCAC is progressing smoothly, with full operations scheduled to begin on July 1, 2025. The MassHire Merrimack Valley Career Center will maintain its operations at the current location at 420 Common Street in Lawrence. Additionally, there are plans to open an affiliate location in Haverhill within the first 45 days after the new operator contract takes effect.The organization is committed to ensuring a seamless transition and maintaining the high level of service that the community has come to expect from the MassHire Merrimack Valley Career Center.

For more information about the Greater Lawrence Community Action Council and its programs, visit www.glcac.org.

About the Greater Lawrence Community Action Council:

The Greater Lawrence Community Action Council (GLCAC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families in the Merrimack Valley. The GLCAC serves 36,000 individuals through a range of programs including early learning, energy services, health and nutrition programming, immigration legal services, housing supports and community services, and adult education and workforce development.

About MassHire Merrimack Valley Career Center:

The MassHire Merrimack Valley Career Center is a one-stop career center that provides job seekers with access to employment resources, training programs, and career counseling. The center also works closely with local employers to connect them with skilled workers and support their workforce needs.

About MassHire Merrimack Valley Workforce Board

MassHire Merrimack Valley Workforce Board is a regional workforce development board that serves the Merrimack Valley area in Massachusetts. It is part of the broader MassHire system, which is a network of workforce boards and career centers across the state designed to connect job seekers, employers, and training providers to support economic growth and workforce development.