References -- Greater Lowell Workforce Investment Board (WIB)

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.

References

There are many sources from which you can obtain the latest workforce development information and labor market statistics. To help expedite your search, here is a list of primary sources utilized by the Greater Lowell Workforce Board. This list is updated frequently - to ensure access to the latest developments and statistical data from qualified sources.

Northeastern University Center for Labor Market Studies (CLMS)

http://www.clms.neu.edu/index.php

CLMS conducts research on labor market developments, trends and problems and the outcomes and impacts of employment and training policies and programs and produces a variety of research publications on these topics. CLMS is actively involved with national, regional, state, and local employment and training organizations and professional research associations and disseminates research and evaluation findings to the national and local media.

A report on Labor Developments in the Greater Lowell Workforce Area is a valuable reference tool for GLWIB stakeholders.

Massachusetts Department of Workforce Development

http://www.massworkforce.org

The Resources page on the Massachusetts Department of Workforce Development site is a great source of information for Career Centers, Workforce Boards and others interested in accessing the most recent Massachusetts workforce information and statistics. Reference External Resources for Career Centers and Workforce Boards for links to various external data sources and Operational Updates to obtain current and historical information on the Massachusetts One Stop Employment System.

United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics

http://www.bls.gov

Visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics for current economic news and the latest information on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), national unemployment rates, average hourly earnings, Producer Price Index (PPI) and to view or submit questions.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD)

http://www.mass.gov/dwd

The official website of the EOLWD provides up-to-date information on unemployment insurance including on-line services, forms, publications and other resources for job seekers, claimants and businesses. EOLWD is your direct source for current data on Massachusetts unemployment rates, call center activity and labor market information.

Commonwealth Corporation

http://www.commcorp.org

Commonwealth Corporation publishes a large collection of important workforce development research briefs. These research briefs are available at the Center for Research and Evaluation, Commonwealth Corporation: Research Briefs.

MassINC.

http://www.massinc.org

The Massachusetts Institute for a New Commonwealth (Mass INC), an independent, non-partisan research and educational institute issues a variety of reports relative to business and labor in conjunction with various research partners.