Posted on March 31, 2019
A number of new proposed improvements may enhance Boston transportation jobs. Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced new initiatives and investments being made in Boston’s transportation infrastructure that will help increase safety for all users of the road, ease congestion and provide more viable transportation options for residents. These investments complement the key projects identified in […]
Posted on March 29, 2019
The Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) summer SuperTeens Program will be launching this summer. Youth ages 13-14 in the SuperTeens program will have the opportunity to attend weekly leadership development workshops, gain work experience in BCYF community centers and participate in field trips to Boston’s arts and cultural institutions. Registration begins on April 5. […]
Posted on March 29, 2019
A new report is taking a look at Boston jobs. The report, Untapped: Redefining Hiring in the New Economy, was commissioned by the Mayor’s Office of Workforce Development (OWD) as part of ongoing efforts to improve job outcomes for non-college educated workers, who are disproportionately immigrants and people of color. “Boston is fortunate to have both […]
Posted on March 4, 2019
New legislation will affect paramedic jobs in Boston. Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito joined law enforcement and elected officials for a ceremonial bill signing for S.2633, An Act relative to critical incident intervention by emergency service providers. This bill established a privilege for communications by first responders who, after witnessing traumatic events, seek […]
Posted on February 28, 2019
A new tool is connecting youth with Boston jobs. SuccessLink is Boston’s online tool that enables Boston youth to register for summer jobs. Boston teens between the ages of 15-18 can apply on the Department of Youth Engagement & Employment (YEE) website on youth.boston.gov. The SuccessLink Youth Summer Jobs program is a critical part of […]
Posted on January 30, 2019
A slew of funding from the city is going to boost Boston jobs. The Mayor’s Office of Workforce Development (OWD) channeled over $14 million to more than 100 local organizations that provided job training, education, career coaching, English instruction, youth programs, and apprenticeship opportunities to Boston residents from July 2017 to June 2018, according to […]
Posted on January 28, 2019
A new development center will help strengthen Boston jobs. The Economic Development Center is designed to engage with residents on economic development policy around job growth, business development, placemaking and community economic development. The Economic Development Center will be at convenient, accessible locations in every neighborhood throughout the year, offer interpretation services upon request, a child-friendly environment, […]
Posted on January 2, 2019
A number of workforce programs will go towards strengthening Boston jobs. The Mayor’s Office of Workforce Development (OWD) channeled over $14 million to more than 100 local organizations that provided job training, education, career coaching, English instruction, youth programs, and apprenticeship opportunities to Boston residents from July 2017 to June 2018, according to the newly-released Fiscal […]
Posted on December 29, 2018
The number of health jobs in Boston are increasing, new labor statistics show. Trade, Transportation and Utilities added 3,100 (+0.5%) jobs over the month. Over the year, Trade, Transportation and Utilities gained 6,700 (+1.2%) jobs Professional, Scientific and Business Services added 1,700 (+0.3%) jobs over the month. Over the year, Professional, Scientific and Business Services […]
Posted on December 29, 2018
New labor statistics demonstrate how Boston education jobs are growing. Over the month, the private sector added 4,600 jobs as gains occurred in Trade, Transportation, and Utilities; Professional, Scientific, and Business Services; Education and Health Services; and Information. Financial Activities; Construction; Other Services; and Manufacturing lost jobs over the month while the jobs level in […]