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United States Census 2010 Job Tests
The United States Census Bureau is seeking regional workers to conduct the 2010 Census. Applicants must pass a test to be placed on the “Qualified Hiring List.” The Career Center of Lowell will be hosting US Census job test throughout the month of February. Select the link above for more information....
GLWIB to receive funding for Clean Energy Job Training
As part of a statewide effort, the GLWIB will be eligible to receive in access of $200,000 to support education and training for unemployed, dislocated workers, and/or incumbent workers in occupations related to the energy efficiency/renewable energy industry. The GLWIB will partner with the Career Center of Lowell, Middlesex Community College, UMass Lowell, local businesses and CBOs to develop regional strategies that will implement education and training programs for high demand clean energy industry sectors and occupations. Look for more news on this exciting new opportunity in the coming weeks.
GLWIB welcomes the new Massachusetts Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development
Joanne Goldstein has been sworn in as the new Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Secretary Goldstein is joining the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development from her role as chief of the Fair Labor Division in the Attorney General's Office. Governor Patrick commended her saying, "Joanne has spent years advocating on behalf of working families in the Commonwealth and across the nation to ensure that their rights are protected on the job." The GLWIB looks forward to working closely with Secretary Goldstein and continuing our strong partnership with the EOLWD. To read more about Secretary Goldstein and Governor Patrick’s other new appointments, please click here
Congresswoman Niki Tsongas and Governor Deval Patrick Discuss Benefits of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
On December 14, 2009, Congresswoman Niki Tsongas joined Governor Deval Patrick and Senator Steve Panagiotakos at the GLWIB/Career Center of Lowell to provide an overview of ARRA benefits within the Merrimack Valley and the Fifth Congressional District.....
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.