Community Happenings
United Way GNB Innovation Challenge Info Session
Fort Taber Community Center 1000A S Rodney French Blvd., New Bedford, MAUnited Way of Greater New Bedford is pleased to announce the launch of the Innovation Challenge. This program offers grants of up to $100,000 over 1-3 years for innovative early childhood education and care projects. For more information visit https://unitedwayofgnb.org/innovation-challenge.
Attention Local Employers! Free Event-Creating Successful Workforce Development Pathways
MassHire Greater New Bedford Workforce Board Main Conference Room 25 Elm Street, 2nd Floor, Suite 203, New Bedford, MAOn behalf of MassHire Greater New Bedford Workforce Board Executive Director/CEO, Joe Lopes, local employers are invited to this free event in partnership with the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security. This half-day training and presentation will provide an overview of the CORI system including what is contained in an individual’s Criminal Record, how to interpret specific charges, dispositions, and information regarding policies associated with a MA CORI when reviewing an individual’s criminal record related to employment opportunities.