South Shore WIB

About South Shore WIB

The South Shore Workforce Investment Board is a non-profit corporation that is federally mandated to work with major corporations, small businesses, educational institutions, community-based organizations and labor organizations to provide workforce development leadership throughout the region. The South Shore WIB links adults and youth in the South Shore region with career opportunities in emerging and critical industries. We are dedicated to creating a community driven economy.

Vision
The South Shore WIB works to ensure that the region’s employment needs are met by a vibrant, educated, trained, skilled and resourceful workforce.

Mission
A thriving region with economic opportunity for all.

INITIATIVES

Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) – Employers can receive a WOTC of up to $2,400 of each new hire starting before September 1, 2011 that meets specified criteria. View complete details here.

Summer Jobs for Youth – More than 100 youth that meet specific educational and income criteria will be going to work this summer in a wide variety of jobs throughout the region. As well as gain hands-on work experience, youth will learn how to apply for a job, what is required for success on the job and what skills will help them get and keep their next job.

GED Pilot Program – A group of 16 adults who need to obtain their GED to either keep their current job or to get a new job are part of a pilot program at the Quincy Career Center. Classes are both technology based and teacher led to give adults who may have had difficulty obtaining their high school diploma the best possible chance to overcome past barriers to learning and get that credential that is a requirement in today’s workplace.



		FY12 Teacher Externship Teacher Externship opportunities for Braintree, Middleborough, Plymouth, Quincy and Randolph public high school teachers. VIEW INFO PACKET ▸ VIEW APPLICATION ▸


		Announcement of Request for Proposals (RFP) The SSWIB is pleased to announce 2 funding opportunities. See the attached PDF and link to funding opportunities that help adults obtain a high school diploma and improve their English language skills. MORE ▸ VIEW RFP + DETAILS ▸


		Planning for an Aging Workforce in Massachusetts: See attached links to Forum’s brochure and 2 reports on issues associated with the labor supply challenges resulting from an aging workforce.VIEW WIB SUMMARY ▸VIEW REPORTS ▸


		The MA Workforce Training Fund Program (WTFP) is now available to assist Massachusetts businesses train their workers and any new hires. Detailed information can be found at the state website (www.mass.gov/wtfp). There are several important changes to the grants including a rolling application process for the General Grants. The South Shore Workforce Investment Board is always available to answer questions and to assist businesses interested in applying for a Workforce Training Fund Program Grant.VIEW SITE ▸


		WIA Youth Contract Awards MORE ▸
		WIA Youth Contract Awards MORE ▸





	Medical Billing and Coding Symposium: Access handouts and resources here.MORE ▸ Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC): Employers can receive a WOTC of up to $2,400 of each new hire starting before September 1, 2011 that meets specified criteria. View complete details here.MORE ▸ Training Opportunities for Adults: The South Shore region brings opportunities to adults seeking to upgrade their education and improve their marketable skills.MORE ▸

Career Centers:
Plymouth Career Center
Quincy Career Center

The South Shore Workforce Investment Board is located at:
15 Cottage Avenue, Ste. 302
Quincy, MA 02169
Tel: 617-328-7001
Fax: 617-328-7381
www.southshorewib.org
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