Developing a Recycling Workforce: Building Useful Linkages with the Workforce Development System

The mission of the Massachusetts Workforce Alliance is to unite individuals, organizations and coalitions

to advance sensible workforce development policy that creates true economic opportunity

for low-income people.

MWA Overview

• Coalition of Coalitions

• Sustainable Economy Engagement

• Education,Outreach, Advocacy

Public Workforce Development SystemWorkforce Investment Board

(WIB/REB/PIC)

Mayor/WIA Administrative Agency

Career Centers

Education and Training Providers

Engagement Strategies for building partnerships• Connect with education and training in all its forms

• Visit career center, meet business services team

• Meet with your local WIB/PIC/REB

Shorter-term• Job openings and requirements

• Collaborative training development

Longer term• Class visits

• Field trips

• Industry info sharing

• Job projections/requirements

Useful Links

• MWA: www.massworkforcealliance.org/

• WIBS: http://www.massworkforce.com/#MAP

• Career Centers: http://www.mass.gov/• GED/ESL Programs:

– http://acls.doemass.org/– http://sabes.org/

• Community Colleges: http://www.masscc.org/