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  The South Shore Workforce Investment Board is dedicated to community service and we look forward to hearing from you.

If you have any questions or would just like to know more about our organization please drop us a line at:


Maryellen Brett,
Executive Director

South Shore Workforce Investment Board
15 Cottage Avenue, Suite 302
Quincy, MA 02169
Tel: 617-328-7001
Dir: 617-934-4851
Fax: 617-328-7381
Email: mbrett@sswib.org

Alicia C. LeClaire,
Director of Strategic Initiatives

South Shore Workforce Investment Board
15 Cottage Avenue, Suite 302
Quincy, MA 02169
Tel: 617-328-7001
Dir: 617-934-4853
Fax: 617-328-7381
Email: aleclaire@sswib.org

Regina Zahran,
Administrative Coordinator

South Shore Workforce Investment Board
15 Cottage Avenue, Suite 302
Quincy, MA 02169
Tel: 617-328-7001
Dir: 617-934-4855
Fax: 617-328-7381
Email: rzahran@sswib.org


Joyce Livramento-Young,
Director of Operations

South Shore Workforce Investment Board
15 Cottage Avenue, Suite 302
Quincy, MA 02169
Tel: 617-328-7001
Dir: 617-934-4852
Fax: 617-328-7381
Email: jlyoung@sswib.org

Debbie Lipton,
Youth Director

South Shore Workforce Investment Board
15 Cottage Avenue, Suite 302
Quincy, MA 02169
Tel: 617-328-7001
Dir: 617-934-4854
Fax: 617-328-7381
Email: dlipton@sswib.org

 

 

Directions to South Shore Workforce Investment Board
15 Cottage Avenue, Suite 302
Quincy, MA 02169
Tel: (617) 328-7001

From Points North, including Boston
Take Route 93 South (Southeast Expressway). Bear left onto Route 3 (Exit 7 at the 128 split). Take the first exit (Exit 18 Quincy Adams T/Braintree). On exit ramp, bear left and follow the signs for Quincy Center. This will put you on the Burgin Parkway. See directions below from the Burgin Parkway.

From Points West (MetroWest and MetroSouth)
Take Route 128 South. Follow 128 South which will merge into Route 93 North. Follow 93 North to Route 3 South (Cape Cod). Take first exit (Exit 18 Washington St./T Station) On exit ramp, bear left and follow the signs for Quincy Center. This will put you on the Burgin Parkway. See directions below from the Burgin Parkway.

From Points South (Cape Cod)
Take Route 3 North to Exit 19 (Quincy Center/Quincy Adams T). Follow signs for Quincy Center. This will put you on Burgin Parkway. See directions below from the Burgin Parkway.

From Points Southeast (Fall River, New Bedford)
Take Route 24 North to Exit 21A (93N, Boston). Follow 93 North to Route 3 South (Cape Cod). Take first exit (Exit 18 Washington St./T Station) On exit ramp, bear left and follow the Signs for Quincy Center. This will put you on the Burgin Parkway. See directions below from the Burgin Parkway.

From the Burgin Parkway
Follow the Burgin Parkway approximately through 4 sets of lights, approximately 1 mile in total. After the 4th light, bear right onto Granite Street. Get into the middle lane on Granite Street. Follow Granite Street straight across the intersection at Hancock Street. (Rogers Jewelers and Bank of America on your right.) Take an immediate right onto Chestnut Street. (You will also see a street sign for Chestnut.) Follow Chestnut Street one block, and you will pass the intersection with Cottage Avenue. Go one block further to the parking lot.

Parking
There is a municipal parking lot on the right, one block up from Cottage Street. (The Quincy Courthouse is on the left.) The SSWIB office is located on the third floor of The Fours Restaurant. The entrance to the building is located on Cottage Avenue.

From the Red Line T Station (Quincy Center):
Exit station onto Hancock Street and go right. Walk approximately 2 blocks to intersection of Hancock and Granite Street. At intersection, cross Granite and Hancock. Streets. (There is a pedestrian crossing signal for this.) Follow Hancock Street in the same direction for one more block to Cottage Avenue. (Alba’s Restaurant is on the corner.) Cross street, take a left onto Cottage Avenue and follow for approximately ¼ of a block. The entrance to 15 Cottage Avenue is on your right and has a glass door entrance.

 
     
WHAT'S NEW  
 
  PDF FY12 Teacher Externship Teacher Externship opportunities for Braintree, Middleborough, Plymouth, Quincy and Randolph public high school teachers. VIEW INFO PACKET VIEW APPLICATION
   
     
  PDF 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
   
     
  PDF 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
   
     
  PDF WIA Youth Contract Awards MORE
   
     
 
INITIATIVES
   
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.
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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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