SHAPE OUR FUTURE WORKFORCE
EMPLOYERS: INVEST IN OUR YOUTH TODAY TO STRENGTHEN YOUR BUSINESS TOMORROW! CLICK HERE TO SEE HOW
With the state and nation’s youth employment rate continuing to remain at historic lows since the 1940’s; it is becoming increasingly more critical for workforce investment professionals to rely on the generosity of their business communities in providing youth with enriching work-based-learning opportunities. A myriad of current research supports the distinct correlation between young adults work experiences and their academic and occupational achievements.
To address the local challenge, the MassHire Berkshire Workforce Board (MHBWB) as the BERKSHIRE JOBS 4 YOUTH lead agency, is continually inviting employers and businesses to collaborate through any one of a menu of choices, from hiring youth to providing internships, to sponsoring opportunities such as job-shadowing, tours of the workplace, mini-career fares, and/or supporting the mission in an advisory capacity.
To facilitate this effort, the MHBWB has established a single clearinghouse approach to act as a resource for youth, employers, the business community, high schools, and the community at-large. The MHBWB, through its Board, Youth Council, and advisory groups, networks with many sectors of the business community and with schools and community agencies.
BENEFITS FOR BOTH YOUTH & EMPLOYERS
Youth Need Employers!
Employers Need Youth!
Employer Tips & Resources – Virtual Career Immersion (Internship) Experiences
Interested in getting involved in any of the MHBWB and its community partners Career Readiness programs and activities?
Please click here for a complete listing of these offerings. Contact Heather Williams, MHBWB Youth Director, to get involved today! 413-442-7177 x151 / youthdirector@masshireberkshire.com.