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Hampden County Employable Garments Fundraising Event
Hampden County Employable Garments presents a fundraising event at Shakagoâs Martini and Piano Bar. Price: $20 in advance; $25 at the door Download the flyer for more information.
Webinar – Identifying Gateways for College and Career Success for Young Adults
Join NCTN's own Silja Kallenbach and Cynthia Zafft, Scott Emerick from the YouthBuild USA - Postsecondary Education Initiative and Patricia Phillips from North Carolinaâs Davidson County Community College as they share through dialogue and video clips the reform strategies and models aimed at promoting the college and career readiness of young adults. Download the flyer … Continue reading Webinar – Identifying Gateways for College and Career Success for Young Adults
The Essentials of Employer Relations
This workshop will help you take a business approach to working with employers: to create stronger relationships with employers and succeed at job matching that meet employer needs and enables your participants to succeed. Learn how to research new employers, create an effective pitch of your services, how to manage a bad placement with an … Continue reading The Essentials of Employer Relations
West Networking
Commonwealth Workforce Coalition (CWC) is pleased to invite you to attend this networking meeting. Hone your networking skills! Now more than ever, meeting your colleagues and keeping up-to-date with happenings in the field of workforce development is critical to your work. Download the flyer for more information.
How to Tap into the Hidden Job Market!
How to Tap into the Hidden Job Market! Free workshop. Wednesday, June 29 from 1:30-3:30 Forbes Library, 20 West Street, Northampton Is there really such a thing as a âhidden job marketâ and if so, how would you find it? Take the detective work out of your job search. Attend our free program and find … Continue reading How to Tap into the Hidden Job Market!
Part II: Room to Grow: Improving Infant and Toddler OUTDOOR Environments Webinar
Join us to see how other infant-toddler educators have created high quality, interesting environments for their infants and toddlers. The webinar will share eight key characteristics of high quality infant toddler outdoor spaces, and then spend most of the hour showing you photographs of real infant toddler outdoor environments, and how they set them up … Continue reading Part II: Room to Grow: Improving Infant and Toddler OUTDOOR Environments Webinar
Offender Employment Specialist Training And Certification, Springfield
The Commonwealth Workforce Coalition is offering an Offender Employment Specialist Training (OEST) and Certification this fall in partnership with Bunker Hill Community College, MA Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development, New England Center for Homeless Veterans, and the Middlesex and Hampden County Sherriff âs Departments. The intensive three-day training will be offered in Boston, … Continue reading Offender Employment Specialist Training And Certification, Springfield
Western Mass Networking
Commonwealth Workforce Coalition (CWC) is pleased to invite you to attend this networking meeting. Hone your networking skills! Now more than ever, meeting your colleagues and keeping up-to-date with happenings in the field of workforce development is critical to your work.
Building an Infrastructure for Quality – Western MA Forum
Please join us for a presentation by the Childrenâs Investment Fund and discussion of âBuilding an Infrastructure for Quality: An Inventory of Early Childhood Education and Out-of-School Time Facilities in Massachusettsâ Discussion will include: ⢠How facilities support program quality ⢠Current health and safety, learning environment, & adult work space conditions ⢠Capital resource … Continue reading Building an Infrastructure for Quality – Western MA Forum
STANDARDS REPORT: Program Facility Standards for ECE and OST Programs
Please register to download this report (see instructions below). Once you have registered, an automatic confirmation email will be sent to you that includes the downloadable report. To Register: Click âRegister Nowâ next to "REPORT: Building an Infrastructure for Quality". A new window will pop up. Click "Attending" under your contact information. Click "Register". Click … Continue reading STANDARDS REPORT: Program Facility Standards for ECE and OST Programs
REPORT: Building an Infrastructure for Quality
Please register to download this report (see instructions below). Once you have registered, an automatic confirmation email will be sent to you that includes the downloadable report. To Register: Click âRegister Nowâ next to "REPORT: Building an Infrastructure for Quality". A new window will pop up. Click "Attending" under your contact information. Click "Register". Click … Continue reading REPORT: Building an Infrastructure for Quality
STATEWIDE DATA REPORT: Facilities Inventory Project Data Report
This Report provides the results of a statewide survey of ECE and OST program facilities. The study focused on community-based non-profit programs in low-income communities across the state. The sample included center-based programs serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and/or school-age children through the age of 13. The Fund was interested in assessing all aspects of the … Continue reading STATEWIDE DATA REPORT: Facilities Inventory Project Data Report
West Networking
Commonwealth Workforce Coalition (CWC) is pleased to invite you to attend this networking meeting. Hone your networking skills! Now more than ever, meeting your colleagues and keeping up-to-date with happenings in the field of workforce development is critical to your work.
Webinar: Sector-Based Approaches to Meeting Workers’ Transportation Needs
This webinar, offered jointly by NNSP and the Joblinks Employment Transportation Center, provides an overview of sector-based employment transportation, focusing on the unique transportation needs of low-wage hospitality workers and service sector employees. Download the announcement for more information.
Hampden County Employable Garment’s Dinner with “US” Fundraiser
Hampden County Employable Garment's Dinner with "US" Fundraiser is an after work (5PM) fundraiser on Thursday February 23 at Carmela's on the Main. Hampden County Employable Garment's are raising money in efforts to sustain this well needed resource in Hampden County. Download the flyer for more information.
HRMA-CWC Breakfast
The ABCs of College Navigation: Supporting Attainment of Degrees and Credentials
Insight Center for Community Economic Development and the National Network of Sector Partners (NNSP) present The ABCs of College Navigation: Supporting Attainment of Degrees and Credentials Free webinar on Wednesday, May 9 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Pacific / 2:00 - 3:30 PM Eastern In this webinar hosted by the National Network of Sector Partners … Continue reading The ABCs of College Navigation: Supporting Attainment of Degrees and Credentials
9th Annual CWC SHARING SKILLS ~ BUILDING CONNECTIONS Partnering for Opportunity Conference
We are pleased to announce that the Commonwealth Workforce Coalition (CWC) will hold the ninth annual Sharing Skills~Building Connections "Partnering for Opportunity" conference on Monday, May 14, 2012 at Sturbridge Host Hotel & Conference Center, Sturbridge, MA. Download the flyer for more information.
West Networking
Commonwealth Workforce Coalition (CWC) is pleased to invite you to attend this networking meeting. Hone your networking skills! Now more than ever, meeting your colleagues and keeping up-to-date with happenings in the field of workforce development is critical to your work. Download the flyer for more information.
Registration Deadline for CHEC’s Comprehensive Outreach Education Certificate Program (COEC)
COEC Program is a two-part training program (7 core sessions and 7 health modules) that introduces Community Health Workers to a way of understanding health problems from a public health perspective. The training encourages you to become proficient on a variety of health issues affecting diverse communities. The trainings emphasize three skills needed to do … Continue reading Registration Deadline for CHEC’s Comprehensive Outreach Education Certificate Program (COEC)
West Networking
Commonwealth Workforce Coalition (CWC) is pleased to invite you to attend this networking meeting. Hone your networking skills! Now more than ever, meeting your colleagues and keeping up-to-date with happenings in the field of workforce development is critical to your work. Download the flyer for more information.
4th Massachusetts Green Career Conference
This year's conference has a strong focus on New Employment Research with presentations highlighting policy and job creation in Energy, Agriculture, Recycling, Water/Wastewater, and Transportation. We present âState of the Unionâ briefings with highlights about sector growth and the kinds of businesses that are hiring. Download the announcement for more information.
Offender Employment Specialist Training And Certification, Springfield
The Commonwealth Workforce Coalition is offering an Offender Employment Specialist Training (OEST) and Certification in partnership with Bunker Hill Community College, MA Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development, New England Center for Homeless Veterans, and the Middlesex and Hampden County Sherriff âs Departments. This is an intensive three-day training. Participants in the three day … Continue reading Offender Employment Specialist Training And Certification, Springfield
Webinar – Building Basic Skills: Solutions for Sector Partners
In this webinar, NNSP will identify promising strategies employed by sector initiatives nationwide. Then, one of those initiatives, Instituto del Progreso Latino, will describe in more detail their approach to contextualizing basic skills and building bridge programs to help participants access training and advance in their careers. Download the flyer for more information.
Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) Statewide Housing Conference
SAVE THE DATE! On November 13, 2012, the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) will host a statewide Housing Conference at the DCU Center in Worcester, bringing together stakeholders from all aspects of housing and community development to discuss challenges and new initiatives in our field.
Western Mass Networking
This Commonwealth Workforce Coalition network session is open to all workforce development professionals. We meet three times a year to learn from peers and find support for our work. Download the flyer for more information.
The Free Mass. Index & Hot Jobs 2013 Webinar
CWU's Mass. Index and Hot Jobs 2013: Real World Applications for Using Cost of Living and Jobs Data to Promote Self-Sufficiency
CWC SHARING SKILLS~BUILDING CONNECTIONS Conference: Opening Doors to Opportunity: 10 Years and Counting!
We are celebrating the 10th year of the Sharing Skills~Building Connections conference which is designed to provide you with the opportunity to enhance your workforce programs and practices; build connections across the range of provider systems; share skills and experiences; and equip you to better provide employment services to thousands of underemployed and unemployed people … Continue reading CWC SHARING SKILLS~BUILDING CONNECTIONS Conference: Opening Doors to Opportunity: 10 Years and Counting!
West Networking
Commonwealth Workforce Coalition (CWC) is pleased to invite you to attend this networking meeting. Hone your networking skills! Now more than ever, meeting your colleagues and keeping up-to-date with happenings in the field of workforce development is critical to your work. Download the flyer for more information.
West Peer Learning Network
Commonwealth Workforce Coalition (CWC) is pleased to invite you to attend this networking meeting. Hone your networking skills! Now more than ever, meeting your colleagues and keeping up-to-date with happenings in the field of workforce development is critical to your work. Download the flyer for more information.
4th Annual Massachusetts Jobs and Workforce Summit
The Workforce Solutions Group announces the 4th Annual Massachusetts Jobs and Workforce Summit. Download the Save the Date for more information.
Massachusetts STEM Summit
Join workforce development colleagues, educators, and employers at the MA STEM Summit for networking and break-out sessions, including several specifically designed for workforce professionals. Download the save the date announcement for more information.
Tips on Coaching for College Success Webinar
This webinar is designed to provide anyone working with clients who are considering taking classes at a post-secondary institution some tips, resources and lessons learned from the experience of two College Coaches. Target Audience: Career and academic coaches from workforce, adult basic education, and college bridge programs who are working with clients to help them … Continue reading Tips on Coaching for College Success Webinar
West Peer Learning Network
CWC is pleased to invite you to our West Peer Learning Network meeting. Register today for the opportunity to meet new colleagues and keep up-to-date on happenings in the field of workforce development. Please download the flyer for more information.
Disrupting the Poverty Cycle – Crittenton Women’s Union 2nd Annual Conference
Visit their conference website for more information: http://www.liveworkthrive.org/conference/2014/index.html
11th Annual CWC SHARING SKILLS ~ BUILDING CONNECTIONS Conference: Pathways to Success
We are pleased to announce that the Commonwealth Workforce Coalition (CWC) will hold the 11th annual Sharing Skills~Building Connections "Pathways to Success" conference on Thursday, May 1, 2014 at the Sturbridge Host Hotel & Conference Center in Sturbridge, MA.
West Peer Learning Network Event
CWC is pleased to invite you to our West Peer Learning Network meeting. Register today for the opportunity to meet new colleagues and keep up-to-date on happenings in the field of workforce development. Please download the flyer for more information.
Free Personal and Home Care Aide Training – Holyoke
Training runs the month of September; Monday-Wednesday 9am-3:30pm, and Thursday 9am-12:30pm. Visit http://www.mass.gov/elders/civic-engagement/jobs/voc-train-ed-programs/senior-community-service-employment-prog-scsep.html for more information. For more information and to register, call Darlene Dorcas (774) 301-1521.
Free Personal and Home Care Aide Training – Pittsfield
Training runs the month of September; Monday-Wednesday 9am-3:30pm, and Thursday 9am-12:30pm. Visit http://www.mass.gov/elders/civic-engagement/jobs/voc-train-ed-programs/senior-community-service-employment-prog-scsep.html for more information. For more information and to register, call Linda Kay (413) 499-0524 ext. 104.
West Peer Learning Network Event
CWC is pleased to invite you to our West Peer Learning Network meeting. Register today for the opportunity to meet new colleagues and keep up-to-date on happenings in the field of workforce development. Please download the flyer for more information.
Offender Employment Specialist Training And Certification, Springfield
The Commonwealth Workforce Coalition is offering an Offender Employment Specialist Training (OEST) and Certification in partnership with the Hampden County Sherriff âs Departments. This is an intensive three-day training. Participants in the three day training will receive a Certificate of Completion from the National Institute of Corrections, a department the U.S. Department of Justice. Download … Continue reading Offender Employment Specialist Training And Certification, Springfield
West Peer Learning Network Event
CWC is pleased to invite you to our West Peer Learning Network meeting. Register today for the opportunity to meet new colleagues and keep up-to-date on happenings in the field of workforce development. Please download the flyer for more information.
Lifting People and Places Out of Poverty: Strategies for Linking Human Capital and Neighborhood Development
This seminar will bring together practitioners from community development, education, affordable housing, public health, public safety and related fields to discuss neighborhood-based efforts to address the interwoven challenges of concentrated poverty and economic mobility. http://www.bostonfed.org/WorkingCities/events/learning-community-seminar-chelsea/index.htm
12th Annual CWC SHARING SKILLS ~ BUILDING CONNECTIONS Conference: Career Ready: For Today and Tomorrow
We are pleased to announce that the Commonwealth Workforce Coalition (CWC) will hold the 12th annual Sharing Skills~Building Connections "Career Ready: For Today and Tomorrow" conference on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at the Sturbridge Host Hotel & Conference Center in Sturbridge, MA.
West Peer Learning Network Event
CWC is pleased to invite you to our West Peer Learning Network meeting. Register today for the opportunity to meet new colleagues and keep up-to-date on happenings in the field of workforce development. Please download the flyer for more information.
West Peer Learning Network Event
CWC is pleased to invite you to our West Peer Learning Network meeting. Register today for the opportunity to meet new colleagues and keep up-to-date on happenings in the field of workforce development. Please download the flyer for more information.
Train-the-Trainer MASSCAP Job Readiness Training Model and Curriculum
Visit http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=7bspm5sab&oeidk=a07ec2vb4m6336346c4 for more information and to register.
West Peer Learning Network Event
CWC is pleased to invite you to our West Peer Learning Network meeting. Register today for the opportunity to meet new colleagues and keep up-to-date on happenings in the field of workforce development. Please download the flyer for more information.
13th Annual CWC SHARING SKILLS ~ BUILDING CONNECTIONS Conference
We are pleased to announce that the Commonwealth Workforce Coalition (CWC) will hold the 13th annual Sharing Skills~Building Connections conference on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at the Sturbridge Host Hotel & Conference Center in Sturbridge, MA.
West Peer Learning Network Event
CWC is pleased to invite you to our summer meeting. Register today for the opportunity to meet new colleagues and keep up-to-date on happenings in the field of workforce development! Download Flyer for more information!