Greater Lowell WIB

Kevin E. Coughlin, Chairman of the Board
Barbara O'Neil, Director

Building Bridges Between Employers and Skilled Workers

Mission

The Greater Lowell Workforce Investment Board (GLWIB) is a collaborative involving employers, educational institutions, labor groups, municipal and state officials, and community-based organizations that provides leadership, policy direction, and accountability for the local workforce development system.

By securing and allocating public and private funds for high quality, innovative, and collaborative workforce development programs, the GLWIB promotes a skilled and educated workforce, meets the workforce needs of employers, and supports and sustains economic development, business competitiveness, and job creation in Greater Lowell.

Who We Are

The Greater Lowell Workforce Investment Board (GLWIB) is a private non-profit organization consisting of private business representatives, educational leaders, community based organizations, local and state agencies, economic and other workforce development groups.

Greater Lowell
Workforce Investment Board News

Latest Job and Unemployment Estimates for Labor Markets in the Commonwealth

BOSTON - Tuesday, June 23, 2009 --- The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development reported that May unemployment rates were lower in seven of the Commonwealth's labor market areas than in April....

Youth Programs Awarded WIA Funding

At a meeting of the GLWIB on June 16, 2009, eight programs were awarded WIA funding...

Don't Leave Youth Behind in the Job Market

Read the full article by Andrew Sun & Kevin Coughlin in the Lowell Sun...

Greater Lowell to receive more than $2.1M for job training, other services

The Lowell Sun reported that $2.13 million in federal stimulus money.....

Greater Lowell Workforce Investment Board Strategic Plan 2009 - 2014

The Greater Lowell Workforce Investment Board has developed a Strategic Plan to effectively plan and respond to the changing workforce needs of the Greater Lowell Region over the next 3-5 years. Development and implementation of a structured plan will also facilitate our ability to respond to unanticipated economic events and adjust our plans as necessary to meet the needs of our communities. For further information on the GLWIB Strategic Plan, please contact Barbara O'Neil, Director.

WIB Works:
2009 Youth Summer Job Fair a Huge Success!

The 2009 Youth Summer Job Fair, held at Lowell High School and sponsored by the Greater Lowell Workforce Investment Board was a huge success with employers and student job seekers!

Where the Jobs Are in Greater Lowell

There are a variety of jobs available in the Greater Lowell area. – jobs of interest to people of all skill levels and backgrounds...

Upcoming SBA Workshop at the Career Center of Lowell

Prospective and current entrepreneurs in need of assistance in starting or expanding their businesses - sign up to attend a workshop being offered at the Career Center of Lowell as part of the Small Business Administration Programs and Services of Lowell......