Board News

Congratulations Jim Oliveira!

Congratulations to James, D. Oliveira, MassHire Greater New Bedford Workforce Board’s former Executive Director/CEO! Jim received the John S. Brayton Community Service Award presented by One SouthCoast Chamber at their Annual Meeting featuring the Apex and Brayton Awards on Wednesday, December 13, 2023.

2023-12-21T12:18:19-05:00December 21st, 2023|

Free ESOL Adult Classes Available

Shining Lights is a free ESOL (English for speakers of another language) program offered by The City of New Bedford, offering Adult Basic English classes for Beginning-level and Intermedia-level adult students. Shining Lights Program is a 32-Weeks program from September through May. Classes are offered in the morning or evening. In addition to English lessons, Shining Lights also offers life- skills seminars (e.g., Tenant & Consumer Rights), as well as History & Civics workshops and Citizenship preparation.

2023-12-15T15:03:25-05:00December 15th, 2023|

Annual National Apprenticeship Week is November 13-19, 2023!

NAW is a nationwide celebration where employers, industry associations, labor organizations, community-based organizations, workforce partners, education providers, and government leaders host events to showcase the successes and value of Registered Apprenticeship. Apprenticeships are instrumental in re-building our economy, advancing racial and gender equity, building a pipeline to good quality jobs, and supporting underserved communities.

2023-11-08T15:10:45-05:00November 9th, 2023|
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