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

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.

Becoming a Youth Vendor
Older Youth (OY) Performance Measures

Ages 19 - 21 at Date of Participation

Performance Mesure Definition Timing Requirements
for Attainment		 Exclusions
Employment Retention Rate The percentage of customers who are employed soon after exit. During 1st quarter (1-6 mos) after exit.
  1. Customers employed at the date of participation.
  2. Customers who are not employed but are enrolled in advanced training or postsecondary education in 1st quarter after exit.
Earnings Change TIncrease in customer pre-program and post-exit earnings Compares 2nd and 3rd quarters before program participation with 2nd and 3rd quarters after exit
  1. Customers not employed in 1st quarter after exit.
  2. Customers whose employment in 1st or 3rd quarter was measured through supplemental data.
  3. Customers who are not employed but are enrolled in advanced training or postsecondary education in 1st quarter after exit.
Credential Rate Customers who:
  1. Were employed or in advanced training or post secondary education AND
  2. Received a credential.
** Not employed or in postsecondary education or advanced training in 1st quarter after exit means this measure is not attained.
  1. Credential must be attained during program participation through 3rd quarter (possibly up to 12 months) after exit.
  2. Employment or enrollment in activity or postsecondary education during 1st quarter after exit.
  

**Note: Any customers institutionalized/incarcerated or relocated to a mandated residential program at exit, customers exited for health/ medical reasons or deceased, and customers called up for active duty who do not return to WIA are excluded from all performance measures.