• New Bedford Ocean Cluster Fellowship Announcement

New Bedford Ocean Cluster Fellowship Announcement

July 24th, 2023|All News, Employment Opportunities|

The Outreach, Equity, and Inclusion Fellow (OEI Fellow) will support activities and initiatives to advance the goals and objectives of the NBOC’s DEI Committee. The position will engage in community outreach to inform underrepresented individuals and businesses in greater New Bedford of opportunities such as jobs, trainings, apprenticeships, internships, sub-contracts, and technical assistance with the goal of increasing the participation and leadership of underrepresented groups in offshore wind and other marine industries throughout the region.

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News Release US Department of Labor Awards $800K to Support Disaster-Relief Jobs, Training in Massachusetts to Continue State’s Opioid Crisis Response

July 19th, 2023|All News, Training Programs|

WASHINGTON – To support efforts to address Massachusetts’ continuing opioid crisis, the U.S. Department of Labor today announced an incremental award of $800,000 to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development to support employment and training services and disaster-relief jobs for workers in Bristol and Plymouth counties.

Solar Apprentices Complete First Year

July 18th, 2023|Apprenticeship, All News|

MassHire Greater New Bedford Workforce Board is pleased to acknowledge the Solar Electrician Apprentices at Trinity Solar in Wareham. Jeffrey Millette Jr., Devin Pinckney and Joel Varilus have just completed the first year of their four year Registered Apprenticeship Program. Benjimen Benique will complete his first year this October.