South Shore WIB


	▸	Youth Programs Overview
	▸	Funding Streams for Youth Initiatives
	▸	Youth Council

The Future of the Workforce

The overall youth goal for South Shore Workforce Investment Board (SSWIB) is to ensure that youth have the opportunity to complete, at minimum, a high school education level, and have access to training necessary to becoming part of the talent pipeline for local employers. The SSWIB provides guidance and resources to assist organizations that support at-risk youth stay enrolled in high school and help those who have dropped out reconnect to education and employment. Regional partners, including school districts, community-based organizations and state agencies convene to discuss appropriate interventions to help these youth. The SSWIB also provides oversight of federal and state grants awarded to local organizations.

The South Shore Workforce Investment Board is committed to serving the youth of our region. Our target audience is youth from age 14 through 21. Federal stimulus money allows us to work with youth through the age of 24. The WIB partners with local school districts, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, the Department of Career Services, Commonwealth Corporation, state agencies including the Department of Youth Services and the Department of Children and Families, and community-based organizations to assist youth in completing their secondary education and gain skills to be employable in today’s workforce.

P21
The South Shore Workforce Investment Board is committed to supporting the goals of Pathways to Success by 21, a state-sponsored initiative to ensure that the most at-risk youth of the region have access to the services necessary to successfully transition into adulthood.

For the South Shore Workforce Investment Board P-21 Strategic Plan, please CLICK HERE

RESOURCES

Download the Youth Programs Overview PDF
Board Meeting Minutes PDFs

Youth Indicators
South Coastal Youth Indicators - Demographic, Socio-Economic, Schooling, and Labor MarketIndicators (WIB region)

Mass Youth Indicators - Demographic, Socio-Economic, Schooling, and Labor MarketIndicators (State)

Youth Development Indicators – state and WIB region

Youth Indicators Users Guide

Links
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Connecting Activities
Work-Based Learning Plan
National Youth Development Information Center
National Youth Employment Coalition



		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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