1. Developing a Recycling Workforce:
Building Useful Linkages with the
Workforce Development System
The mission of the Massachusetts Workforce Alliance
is to unite individuals, organizations and coalitions
to advance sensible workforce development policy
that creates true economic opportunity
for low-income people.

2. MWA Overview
• Coalition of Coalitions
• Sustainable Economy
Engagement
• Education,Outreach,
Advocacy

3. Public Workforce Development System
Workforce Investment Board Mayor/WIA Administrative
(WIB/REB/PIC) Agency
Career Centers
Education and Training Providers

4. Engagement
Strategies for building partnerships
• Connect with education and training in all its forms
• Visit career center, meet business services team
• Meet with your local WIB/PIC/REB
Shorter-term
• Job openings and requirements
• Collaborative training development
Longer term
• Class visits
• Field trips
• Industry info sharing
• Job projections/requirements

5. Useful Links
• MWA: www.massworkforcealliance.org/
• WIBS: http://www.massworkforce.com/#MAP
• Career Centers: http://www.mass.gov/
• GED/ESL Programs:
– http://acls.doemass.org/
– http://sabes.org/
• Community Colleges: http://www.masscc.org/