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

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 Programs

 

Middlesex Community College Youth Development Center
33 Kearney Square 1st floor Lowell, MA

The Youth Development Center at Middlesex Community College, City Campus offers pre-GED and GED instruction from 9 AM to 12 PM and from 2PM to5 PM Monday through Friday for WIA eligible youth 16-21 years of age. Upon entry into the program every youth receives an academic and career assessment, which identifies strengths and weaknesses and assists in defining a likely and/or appropriate career path. Using this as a foundation Staff at MCC develop a case management plan, which will follow the youth throughout program participation. The goal of the program is to increase GED acquisition and post secondary education placements among our community's most at-risk youth. Youth are not limited to post secondary education as their sole option. Job placement and advanced technical training {i.e. Certified Nursing Assistant-CNA certificate training} and entrance into the military are also career options.

Contact Person: Maria Cunha, Program Director

978-656-3104
acunham@middlesex.mass.edu

Youth Programs