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.

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.

GLWIB Youth Council

Thomas Foster, Chairperson
SEIU Local 509