South Shore WIB


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Youth Council: Investing in Our Future

The Youth Council is a mandated sub-committee to the South Shore Workforce Investment Board. It is comprised of education professionals, public administrators, community leaders, employers, parents, youth and others who have a special interest or expertise in serving the needs of local youth. The purpose of the Youth Council is to advise the South Shore WIB of youth issues, needs and opportunities.

Youth Council Mission
The Youth Council of the South Shore Workforce Investment Board will address, through cooperative efforts, the development of a system of programs and services that respond to the needs of the region’s youth. The Youth Council is the conduit, facilitator and broker of initiatives in the South Shore region directed at expanding the youth development system in order to improve social development, work training and life skills.

The role of the Youth Council includes:

Coordinating youth activities in the region
Developing and recommending youth employment and training policies
Recommending eligible youth service providers
Providing oversight of grants awarded to youth service providers
Assisting in the development of a regional plan addressing youth
Creating collaborations across the region
Advocating and promoting youth workforce initiatives

Meeting Schedule

FY2011

August 25, 2010 (Plymouth Career Center)
October 12, 2010 (Quincy Career Center)
December 14, 2010 (Rockland/Hingham)
February 8, 2011 (Kingston)
April 12, 2011 (Quincy Career Center)
June 14, 2011 (Plymouth)
June 28, 2011 (Quincy Career Center)

FY2010

Wednesday, October 28, 2009 (Plymouth)
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 (Rockland/Hingham)
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 (Kingston)
Wednesday, May 26, 2010 (Quincy)

Current Youth Council Members

Youth Service Agencies
Lisa Adams, MSW Department of Children and Families	Michael Deady Department of Youth Services	Detective Gabe Pantazelos Randolph Police Department

Local Public Housing Authorities
Mary Severy Plymouth Housing Authority

Individuals
Isabel Cobb Training Resources of America, Inc.	Vicki McCarthy Vice Chair Milton Youth Office

Voting Members of the LWIB
Stephen Howard Chair Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts	Linda Lawrie-Braunstein Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission	Joseph MacRitchie Quincy Housing Authority

Other Youth Council Members
Michael Bochman Braintree Public Schools	Jean Brewster Greater Youth Resources, Inc.	John Brothers Quincy Asian Resources, Inc.	Gingy Fidalgo North Quincy High School
Vinny Harte Wellspring Multi-Service Center	John Kenny Marshfield Public Schools	Jonathan Landman Randolph Public Schools	Ed Lofgren 3A Marine Services, Inc.
Mara London Boys and Girls Club of Plymouth	Chrissy Long Mass AFL-CIO	Kevin Madden South Coastal Career Development Administration	Laura Miceli Hull Public Schools
Deborah Monopoli The Arc of Greater Plymouth	Jonathan Tetrault Father Bill’s & Mainspring	Gary Wallrapp Quincy College

Staff
Debbie Lipton South Shore Workforce Investment Board



		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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