MA Employers Invited To Learn About Workforce Programs At Framingham Event

Press release from the Town of Dedham:

DEDHAM, MA - The Baker Administration will be hosting 10 roadshows across the Commonwealth in the coming weeks to help connect employers to new and existing state workforce development programs and funding, with the closest one to Dedham located in Framingham.

The roadshow will be held on Monday, April 25 from 4:30 - 6 p.m. at Joseph P. Keefe Technical High School in Framingham.

About the Roadshows:

The roadshows will be hosted by workforce partners, including community colleges and vocational training institutes. Each event will be approximately 1.5 hours and will follow the same general agenda, as listed below:

• Opening remarks by host and special guests
• Overview of Commonwealth workforce resources for employers
• Introduction to Market Makers and Business Service Representative
• Breakout sessions
  • Market Maker / MassHire Engagement Session: Learn about how the MassHire system can help your company build a pipeline of skilled employees. Meet your new Market Maker and hear how you can access more than $200M in workforce funding.
  • HireNow Workshop: Learn more about the new HireNow program - you can receive $4,000 per new hire to support hiring, training and retention.
  • Workforce Development Roundtable: Sit down with MA workforce leaders to share your perspective and discuss broader workforce trends in the state.
• (Optional) Tour of the facilities / meet the students

Learn more about the upcoming events and register to attend online using the following link: https://www.mass.gov/forms/register-to-attend-futureskills-regional-upskilling-roadshows.

This press release was produced by the Town of Dedham. The views expressed here are the author’s own.