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, working in partnership with the Chief Elected Office (Lowell City Manager) provides policy guidance for workforce development initiatives in the Greater Lowell area.

The Board works in concert with business, education, labor and other agencies dedicated to improving and promoting economic sufficiency for residents of Greater Lowell.

Who We Are

WIB Chairman Addresses the Board

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.

Youth Council

The Greater Lowell Workforce Investment Board (GLWIB) and the Career Center of Lowell (CCL) have for the past several years maintained a solid slate of dedicated volunteers in the community who serve in an advisory capacity to the GLWIB and the Career Center. The Youth Council meets on a quarterly basis and recommends program initiatives and provides oversight for WIA and other State supported grants for economically disadvantaged youth.

The complexion of the Youth Council mirrors the community and represents the diverse citizenry of Lowell and the Greater Lowell community. State and local agencies who send representatives to the Youth Council are listed below.

Members must go through an approval process by the GLWIB. For more information, please contact Vera Gallagher.