As Beacon Hill prepares to close the books on FY23, MTF recommends that policymakers address outstanding spending obligations, maintain a strong balance in the Transitional Escrow Fund, & limit new spending obligations in FY24. Read MTF’s brief: conta.cc/45USwmI#mapoli
Pleased to be appointed by Speaker @RonMariano as lead conferee on pay range transparency bill, aka Frances Perkins Workplace Equity Act, and work w/ House colleagues @TeamBrandy617, @HannahEKaneMA to negotiate a great bill with our friends in Senate. #mapoli
We were honored and humbled to accept the @EnglishNB_EW Business Leadership Award at the 10th Annual Raising our Voices Breakfast! What an inspiring morning with so many immigrant leaders & advocates. Congrats to all the honorees and thanks for a lively panel discussion!
Announcing "GET A $2 RIDE.” In collaboration with leading transportation solutions provider QRyde, the pilot program is offering subsidized rides for workers in the Greater Lowell area. This is a way to test and find a solution to the biggest barrier to employment, transportation
Check out the latest workforce development news and updates from around Massachusetts and beyond - MWA's Workforce Connections Newsletter for October 2023:
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Emmanuel Owusu, Dr. Geralde Gabeau, and Kira Khazatsky discuss tapping into new talent and supporting immigrant workers in MA during a fireside chat. A great way to end today’s Jobs and Workforce Summit! @JVSBoston#MAJobsSummit23
Emmanuel Owusu of African Bridge Network, Dr. Geralde Gabeau of the Immigrant Families Services Institute, and Kira Khazatsky of @JVSBoston start a fireside chat about the opportunities today in #MA to work with immigrants. Timely conversation! #MAJobsSummit23
Many thanks to Tracye Whitfield from Coalition for an Equitable Economy and #SpringfieldMA City Councillor for moderating today’s panel and energizing the room around these new resources. #MAJobsSummit23
Jennifer Applebaum of @MassCEC emphasizes the importance of building new partnerships at the local and regional levels to expand clean energy related job opportunities. Truly, it’s about making new friends. #MAJobsSummit23