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Youth Programs

Commonwealth Corporation's youth programs expand learning and career development opportunities for youth.  Learn more.

• BEST for Older Youth
• Communities and Schools for Success (CS²)
• Department of Youth Services (DYS) Education
• Diploma Plus
• LiteracyWorks
• Pathways to Success by 21 (P21)
• Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Youth Programs
• YouthWorks Jobs Program

Research and Evaluation

Through our research and evaluation we seek to determine the effectiveness of workforce development programs and disseminate results for use in a continuous improvement process.   Learn more.

• Research and Evaluation Publications
• Research and Evaluation Briefs
• Projects
• Presentations and Conferences

Industry Sector and Regional Strategies

The sector strategy approach is a workforce development intervention that has been highly successful at meeting the workforce needs of employers while creating access for workers to good jobs.  Learn more.

• BayStateWorks
• Building Essential Skills Through Training (BEST)
• Extended Care Career Ladder Initiative (ECCLI)
• Nursing Career Ladder Initiative (NUCLI)
• Regional Workforce Strategies Initiative
• Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund

Services for Businesses

• Applicant Assistance Program (AAP) for the Workforce Training Fund
• Economic Stabilization Trust (The Trust)
• Employee Involvement and Ownership (MASSEIO)
• Older Worker Retention Strategies