December 4th, 2025 | 9:30 AM – 12 PM | 33 Harrison Ave. Floor 3, Boston, MA
Commonwealth Corporation invites you to Inside Equity, an in-person event for Massachusetts employers and workforce training providers who are committed to strengthening the workforce and ensuring every worker has access to opportunity. Through panel conversations featuring partners under four CommCorp grant programs, you’ll gain actionable insights into implementing equitable training programs, supporting employee upskilling, and strengthening community partnerships.
Participants will hear real examples of how organizations are expanding access to training for immigrant workers, youth, individuals impacted by the justice system, people with disabilities, and others who are often overlooked in career development.
- Connect with peers
- Learn proven strategies
- Understand CommCorp grant funding opportunities
- Walk away with new ideas to make your workplace training more inclusive and accesible
A light continental breakfast will be provided.
Space is limited. We kindly ask that you RSVP promptly to secure your spot. If you’re unable to attend, please notify us so we can extend the opportunity to another guest.
Panel 1: Equitable Employee Training Strategies
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Hear from Massachusetts employers and training providers Cushan Concepts (Hojoko Boston), English for New Bostonians, and UMass Amherst, who are redefining workforce training through equity-focused design. Supported by Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund and Workforce Training Fund Program grants, these organizations are creating pathways that help workers grow and businesses thrive. Panelists will share how they’ve built career ladders, increased language access, and designed inclusive upskilling opportunities that strengthen both employees and employers—while embedding equity at every step of training, implementation, and partnership development.
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Panel 2: Inclusive Training for Employent Pathways
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Across Massachusetts, employers and community organizations are transforming the workforce by opening doors for people who have long been left out of opportunity. With support from the Employment Programs for Young Adults with Disabilities and Re‑Entry Workforce Development Demonstration grants, organizations like NECAT (New England Culinary Arts Training) and Partners with Youth with Disabilities are advancing inclusive training strategies that expand access, promote upskilling and career growth, and strengthen partnerships between employers and communities. The discussion will highlight how these initiatives address barriers to employment, provide holistic supports, and ensure that both workers and employers thrive through more equitable workforce development practices.
Meet the Speakers
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