South Shore WIB | Workforce

Providing Workforce Development Leadership

The South Shore Workforce Investment Board (SSWIB) is charged with providing workforce development leadership in the South Shore region. The SSWIB provides relevant information regarding the workforce system and presents key findings and recommendations that support regional leaders and help stakeholders make informed decisions about how to strengthen the region’s workforce system.

Workforce and Labor Market Data
State – Massachusetts UI Rates for the most recent 13 months (Seasonally Adjusted Data)

Region – South Shore Workforce Investment Area: Labor Force and Unemployment Data for most recent month

Massachusetts Workforce Data

Unemployment Rate (Seasonally Adjusted)

Month Year	MA	US
December 2011	6.8%	8.5%
November 2011	7.0%	9.0%
October 2011	7.3%	9.0%
December 2010	8.3%	9.4%
Source: EOLWD

Massachusetts Jobs (Seasonally Adjusted)

Month Year	MA
December 2011	3,234,500
November 2011	3,245,400
October 2011	3,239,300
December 2010	3,193,800
Source: EOLWD

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		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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