MAYOR WU ANNOUNCES INCREASED EFFORTS TO SUPPORT FAMILIES DURING THE HOLIDAYS, INCLUDING ANNUAL TURKEY DONATIONS

MAYOR WU ANNOUNCES INCREASED EFFORTS TO SUPPORT FAMILIES DURING THE HOLIDAYS, INCLUDING ANNUAL TURKEY DONATIONS

City and community partners distributed 3,100 turkeys and 50,000 pounds of food to help residents 

BOSTON - Friday, November 22, 2024  - Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced that the City of Boston is expanding its efforts to support families during the holiday season during its annual Thanksgiving turkey distribution, delivering 3,100 turkeys and 50,000 pounds of food to Boston residents in need. This year, the City nearly doubled the number of turkeys donated to community members compared to last year. The turkey drive is led by the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services (ONS) and the Office of Cultural Affairs. Turkeys are hand-delivered to more than 80 partners including local community and cultural organizations, churches, and Boston Housing Authority sites who then distribute to residents to help families celebrate the holidays with a warm meal.

“The holiday season brings great joy to our communities, and we want to do our part in lifting the burden for Boston families in need to enjoy a traditional and filling Thanksgiving meal. Thank you to our partners and friends who continue to deliver on this promise to our residents. Your commitment and hard work to get turkeys out to families is admirable and we are so grateful for your giving spirit,” said Mayor Michelle Wu.

Today, Mayor Wu joined leadership staff from the Office of Neighborhood Services at Villa de la Alegría to help distribute turkeys to older adults. The Office of Neighborhood Services spearheads the citywide annual turkey distribution with support from external partners. This year, ONS will lead a three-day operation to distribute turkeys to constituents before the holiday with the support of the City’s cultural advisors.

“The Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services is excited that we were able to feed more families by providing more turkeys to residents in our city this year,” said Brianna Millor, Chief of the Community Engagement Cabinet. “We are grateful for the meaningful partnerships with local organizations in Boston who serve our neighborhoods year round and were poised to bring more ease and joy in the lives of constituents this holiday season.”

“We at Deliverance Temple Worship Center appreciate the continued partnership with the City of Boston,” said Dr. Arlene Hall, Lead Pastor at Deliverance Temple Worship Center. “Last year, a parishioner who received one of the turkey packages said to me, ‘This Thanksgiving my family and I thank God for Mayor Wu and the City of Boston for putting food on our table and a smile on our faces’. Statements like these remind us of the Deliverance Temple Worship Center why we open our doors and hearts to serve the community.” 

“The turkeys provided to VietAID by the City of Boston every holiday season are a true blessing for our residents, families, and community members. For many, receiving a turkey means easing the financial strain of holiday meals, allowing families to participate in the season’s celebrations without added expense,” said VietAID Executive Director George Huynh. “Our community eagerly looks forward to this gift, often asking about the turkeys weeks before November even begins. Every time we hand out a turkey, we’re met with smiles and heartfelt gratitude, making this tradition a powerful reminder of the impact a single gesture can have in uplifting our community.”

The City partnered with companies locally to source turkeys and food, including Stop & Shop, Amazon, Roche Bros., Shaw’s/Star Market, Goya Foods, the Boston Red Sox, and TD Garden.

“Stop & Shop has a longstanding commitment to fighting food insecurity in communities across Boston year-round, and we are grateful for the Mayor's partnership in this work," said Roger Wheeler, President of Stop & Shop.

"At Roche Bros., we take great pride in our partnership with the City of Boston to ensure that our neighbors and families in need are nourished this holiday season. Supporting our community is a core value, and we are honored to play a role in bringing comfort and sustenance to those who need it most,” said Caitlin Roche, Roche Bros. Supermarkets. “Together, we can make a meaningful difference, and we are grateful for the opportunity to serve our community during this special time of year."

“Amazon is proud to once again support the City of Boston’s Thanksgiving turkey distribution program," said Jerome Smith, Head of Community Engagement for New England at Amazon. "Tackling food insecurity is a core part of our mission and we’re grateful for the Office of Neighborhood Services’ efforts to support those in need - and to spread joy - this holiday season."

"The holidays can bring additional stress to families in our community, and we're committed to helping where we can," said Charlie Jacobs, CEO of Delaware North and Alternate Governor for the Boston Bruins. "We’re happy to partner with the City of Boston on expanding the turkey drive initiative and having an opportunity to provide additional support to our neighbors this holiday season."

“Shaw’s and Star Market have a long, rich history of serving neighborhoods and supporting community organizations throughout Greater Boston,” said Teresa Edington, Shaw’s and Star Market Spokesperson.  “In our ongoing effort to combat food insecurity, we are honored to support the annual City of Boston Turkey Drive.” 

“At Goya, we believe in the power of working together and giving back to our communities since our founding in 1936. This Thanksgiving, we are proud to support the people of Boston by donating food to those in need. Together, we can share the joy of the holiday season and ensure that everyone has a warm meal at their dinner table," said Rafael Toro, National Director of Public Relations of Goya Foods.  

In addition to seasonal support like the Thanksgiving turkey distribution, the City of Boston supports year-round efforts to ensure community members have access to fresh, healthy, and affordable foods through the Office of Food Justice, Boston Public Schools, Boston Centers for Youth & Families, and the Age Strong Commission. From the 60,000 fresh, healthy meals per day BPS provides at no cost to students, to seasonal support for fresh food at the City’s 23 farmers markets, to Age Strong Commission’s support for older adults to receive home delivered meals or enroll in SNAP, the City is committed to year round efforts to serve Boston residents facing food insecurity. 

“The Office of Food Justice and our partners across city government and in the community are steadfast in our commitment to ensure residents have reliable access to fresh, nutritious, and culturally relevant food throughout the year," said Aliza Wasserman, Director of the Office of Food Justice. "I deeply appreciate our partners' dedication to centering community-driven, equitable food access."

The City of Boston encourages residents in need of food resources to call 311 or 617-635-4500. Community members in need can find multilingual Thanksgiving resources at the Office of Food Justice partners’ Thanksgiving Resource Guide. To address ongoing food insecurity refer to the Greater Boston Food Bank’s food pantry finder or call Project Bread’s Food Source Hotline at 1-800-645-8333. 

ABOUT THE MAYOR’S OFFICE OF NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES

The Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services (ONS) encourages, facilitates, and maximizes citizen input and participation through service requests, neighborhood meetings, mailings, and emergency responses. To report non-emergency issues to the City, residents are encouraged to connect with BOS:311 by dialing 3-1-1 or by downloading the free BOS:311 app on iOS or Android platforms. 

州長 healey簽字 麻州將斥資數十億元發展氣候科技、人工智慧

麻州州長Maura Healey (中)簽署麻州領先法。富遮長和經濟發展廳廳長行注目禮。

              (Boston Orange 綜合編譯) 麻州政府幾經琢磨制定，將斥資數十億元的麻州領先法案 (Mass Lead Act) ，在州議會蹉跎大半年後，終於通過了。11月20日，麻州長奚莉 (Maura Healey) 在副州長Kim Driscoll 和經濟發展廳廳長郝伊平 (Yvonne Hao) 陪同中欣然簽字，落實了麻州未來經濟發展動向。

               麻州政府2025年預算案中的經濟發展法案，有著「麻州領先法案」這暱稱，聚焦發展氣候科技和人工智慧，要讓麻州在這兩個新興領域中成為全球領導者，同時不忘維護麻州已奠定的，在生命科學領域領先全美的地位。

               其中包括重新授權，在未來10年斥資5億美元支持生命科學計畫，擴大旨在刺激就業機會的抵稅優惠，以及前所未有的撥發4億美元支持氣候科技計畫，制定新的稅賦優惠計畫，以支持麻州內的氣候科技公司，還有撥款1億美元成立麻州人工智慧樞紐，以加強創新，並吸引人工智慧人才到麻州。

               奚莉州長表示，麻州在生活、工作及求學，扶養家庭，打造未來上是全美最佳城市，全因為政府致力投資產生變革性創新的前沿產業，使人們生活得更好。

               麻州副州長Kim Driscoll指出，麻州領先法案展現了Healey-Driscoll政府致力支持麻州內每一市鎮經濟發展的誠意。

               麻州經濟發展廳 (EOED)廳長郝伊平表示，本屆麻州政府從上任第一天起，就致力於使麻州成為讓個人，企業都有最好發展，能夠擴展和成功的地方。麻州領先法案將容許麻州引領未來世代。

               麻州領先法案包括幾項新的，設計來刺激工作機會成長，發展人才管道，支持想在麻州擴展企業的稅賦獎勵項目，還將在麻州經濟發展廳內設立新的許可證規監管公室。

               麻州經濟發展廳麾下的農村發展項目將獲得1億美元，以確保農村城鎮得到目標資源來促進地方優先項目，釋放經濟機會。

               這法案還包括幾項奠定未來經濟發展成功基礎的基本投資，包括4億美元給支持改善公共基礎建設的MassWorks項目，1億元給海港經濟協會以支持沿海社區，2億5千萬元給新麻州衝擊基金 (Mass Impact Fund)，支持有潛力造成巨大經濟衝擊的大型、變革性項目。

               麻州領先法也支持把前身為軍事基地的DeVens，改建成區域企業區，的住宅及經濟發展計劃，取消對住宅單位樹木，以及商業及工業發展可以有多少平方英尺的限制。

               麻州領先法案還包括好幾項旨在為麻州吸引、留住人才的計劃，包括支持在麻州大專院校上學的學生們實習。這法案也為在美國以外國家獲得開業授權的醫師們，一條成為有麻州牌照醫師的通道。

               這法案也為「麻州科技合作會 」Massachusetts Technology Collaborative)授權提撥3億美元，以支持促進製造，機械人、麻州科技樞紐項目，以及「麻州創投 (MassVenture) 的小企業科技補助款。

               麻州領先法案還經由社區發展金融機構 (Community Development Financial Institutions)，以及Biz-M-Power，撥4500萬元，支持小企業。

               在支持旅遊業及文化經濟上，麻州領先法案也重新授權了4000萬元的目的地發展補助款，容許州政府投資旅遊資產，並承諾撥給文化場域基金5000萬元，以容許麻州和非牟利文化組織合作。

麻州長Healey提名3位新法官

  Governor Healey Nominates Three New Judges  

BOSTON – Today, Governor Maura Healey nominated Jennifer Bingham, Colleen Carroll and Caryn Mitchell-Munevar to serve as Associate Justices of the Probate and Family Court. The nominees will now continue forward to the Governor’s Council for confirmation.  

“The people of Massachusetts deserve judges who will safeguard our rights and values and uphold the rule of law,” said Governor Maura Healey. “Attorneys Bingham, Carroll and Mitchell Munevar are all uniquely equipped to serve the bench, and we thank the Governor’s Council for considering their nominations.” 

“I am excited to work with the Governor’s Council to confirm these three nominees who will do great work for state on the bench,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll.  

The Probate and Family Court Department handles court matters that involve families and children, like divorce, child support, and wills. The Probate and Family Court Department's mission is to deliver timely justice to the public by providing equal access to a fair, equitable, and efficient forum to solve family and probate legal matters and to help and protect all individuals, families, and children impartially and respectfully. 

Earlier this term, Governor Healey appointed Manisha Bhatt, Bernadette Stark, Michelle Yee, Jessica Dubin, Alexandra Flanders, Mikalen Howe, and Carla Salvucci to serve as Associate Justices of the Probate and Family Court. Governor Healey also appointed Stephanie L. Everett, Esq. to serve as the Suffolk Register of Probate, and Mark Ames to serve as Hampshire Register of Probate. 

For more information about the Probate and Family Court, visit its homepage. 

About the Nominees: 

Jennifer A. Bingham is an experienced domestic relations attorney in private practice who has represented clients in all aspects of divorce, including complex property division, business valuation, alimony, child support, child custody and antenuptial agreements. In addition to other firm experience, Attorney Bingham has founded and led a small firm and solo practice. Since 2022, she has focused on delivering alternative dispute resolution services in the family law context at Bingham Dispute Resolution. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and an Adjunct Professor and Lecturer in the Accounting and Law Departments of Babson College. Attorney Bingham is a frequent lecturer on traditional and cutting-edge issues in the family law practice area. Attorney Bingham also founded and leads the Team Owen Fund, a 501c3 public charity focused on youth leadership and service. She holds a Bachelor of Art from the University of Rhode Island and Juris Doctor from New England Law Boston. 

Colleen Carroll is the Assistant Judicial Case Manager at the Plymouth Probate & Family Court where she manages the Pathways Program, conducting virtual case management conferences on complaints for modification of child support, custody, parenting time and alimony, and drafting stipulations, temporary orders and judgments. Prior to this, Attorney Carroll led a solo practice focused on domestic relations and criminal defense for over twenty years. She has a Bachelor of Art from Assumption College and a Juris Doctor from Suffolk University School of Law.  When not working for the Trial Court, she is an avid rower. 

Caryn Mitchell Munevar is currently the Senior Supervising Attorney at the Northeast Legal Aid in Lowell where she litigates and executes all aspects of case development pertaining to divorce, custody, visitation, separate support, child support and Hague international custody disputes. Prior to this, for over 20 years, Attorney Mitchell-Munevar served as the Clinical Law Professor & Attorney at Law at New England Law. Attorney Mitchell-Munevar has also been active in a wide variety of pro bono projects and serves on the Family Law Curriculum Advisory Committee of the Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE). She holds a Bachelor of Art from New England College and a Juris Doctor from New England School of Law. 

昭倫公所前主席暨威威餐廳老闆許揚威辭世

              (Boston Orange) 昭倫公所前主席暨威威餐廳創辦人許揚威 (David Yeung Wai Hui) 於11月19日在家人照顧中安詳辭世，享年73歲。

               許揚威出生於中國廣東台山。他和何麗芳 (Winnie Lai Fun (Ho) Hui)移民來美後，在波士頓成家，育有3名子女後才遷居龍都 (Randolph)。1970年代末期，他在波士頓華埠創辦威威餐廳，烹製的”威威雞”遠近聞名，長年有許多人慕名而來，非得飽餐一頓威威雞，才能滿足的離開。

               許揚威在波士頓華埠社區內十分活躍，受人尊重，歷任昭倫公所主席，出席中華公所代表。

               昭倫公所現任主席謝如鍵轉告外界，悼念儀式訂於11月23日早上9點至11點在昆士市的安泰殯儀館 (Hamel Lydon, 650 Hancock Street, Quincy ) 舉行，儀式完畢後，將依照習俗，靈柩繞行波士頓華埠後，再安葬於佛士曉墓園 (Forest Hills Cemetery)。

來自加拿大的聖誕樹訂11/26抵達波士頓

Boston’s Official Tree Arrives November 26

The annual gift of an evergreen Christmas tree from Nova Scotia is scheduled to arrive by police escort at Boston Common at approximately 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 26. 

This marks the 53rd year of the annual tree donation, celebrating 107 years of friendship between Boston and Nova Scotia. The tradition honors the people of Boston for their emergency assistance following the devastating 1917 munitions explosion in Halifax Harbor. The first "Tree for Boston" was donated in 1971 by Joseph Slauenwhite from Lunenburg County.

Boston’s official 2024 tree is a 30-year-old, 45-foot-tall white spruce donated by Hugh and Liz Ryan of Mattie Settlement, Nova Scotia. 

Boston’s Chief Climate Officer Brian Swett, Santa Claus, the Boston Park Rangers, and local school children will greet the tree at its final destination near the Boston Visitors Center at 139 Tremont Street. The tree will be lit at approximately 7:55 p.m. on Thursday, December 5, as the City of Boston’s official tree lighting is celebrated on Boston Common from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The ceremony will be broadcast live on WCVB Channel 5 starting at 7 p.m.

The annual tree lighting on Boston Common is co-sponsored by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and title sponsor, The Province of Nova Scotia. The event is supported by presenting sponsor Amazon, signature sponsors Meet Boston and JetBlue, community sponsors Bank of America and Constellation Energy, partner Hilton Boston Park Plaza Hotel, and media sponsors WCVB Channel 5 and the Boston Globe. 

Visit Boston.gov/holidaylights for more information and follow our social channels to stay up to date with all the holiday lighting events: @bostonparksdept on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.  

麻州慶祝全國學徒週10週年 撥320萬元補助款將培訓514人

 Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $3.2 Million in Apprenticeship Grants 

Funds will result in 514 apprentices and pre-apprentices trained and placed in fields like health care, manufacturing, clean energy, and life sciences 

 

BOSTON – As part of Massachusetts Apprenticeship Week and the 10^th anniversary of National Apprenticeship Week, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD) today announced $3.2 million in Grants for Registered Apprenticeship Opportunities in Workforce (GROW) to 29 organizations to train and place 514 apprentices across the state. The grants, which include contract renewals and new awards, leverage more than $2 million in state funding complemented by remaining support from federal funds to train apprentices in high growth industries like health care, manufacturing, clean energy, early childhood education, and more.  

 

Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Lauren Jones made the announcement at Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute in Boston, Massachusetts. Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute received $90,000 to train automotive technology apprentices with area employers like Enterprise Mobility, McGovern Auto Group, and Shaker Auto Group.  

 

Earlier this week, Secretary Jones and Undersecretary Josh Cutler were joined at the Massachusetts Apprenticeship Week Kickoff Event by state and local officials, members of the Apprenticeship Council, and members and leaders of Plumbers and Gasfitters Local 12, who hosted the event. At the kickoff, Secretary Jones presented a signed the proclamation officially declaring November 17 through November 23 as Massachusetts Apprenticeship Week.  

 

This week, the administration is hosting or attending a series of events across the state to highlight the Registered Apprenticeship Program as a key resource for employers to address workforce shortages and encourage residents to pursue apprenticeship pathways in sectors like construction and building trades, life sciences, health and human services, education, advanced manufacturing, and other industries.    

 

Registered Apprenticeship provides individuals with paid work experience, classroom instruction, and on-the-job training combined with securing nationally recognized credentials, progressive wage increases, and economic mobility.  

 

“Registered Apprenticeship is a proven program that provides jobseekers with hands-on training and skills that lead to a long-lasting, family sustaining careers” said Governor Maura Healey. “Our administration is proud to have made historic investments in Registered Apprenticeship, expanding the program to more industries and making it more accessible to populations that have been underrepresented in the workforce.”  

 

“Registered Apprenticeship creates more rewarding and equitable career pathways for all of our residents, while addressing our greatest workforce challenges,” said Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll. “The newly announced grants will support local, regional, and statewide efforts to grow and diversify apprenticeship opportunities as well as help create new programs in multiple sectors.” 

 

EOLWD’s Division of Apprentice Standards (DAS) is responsible for promoting, developing, and servicing registered apprenticeship programs in Massachusetts. DAS maintains more than 900 apprenticeship programs with over 11,000 apprentices currently working with the vast majority in construction but a growing number of apprentices in expansion industries such as manufacturing, life sciences, and health care.  

 

“Registered Apprenticeship increases access and opportunity for untapped, diverse talent to pursue a career supported by technical training combined with on-the-job training,” said Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development Lauren Jones. “This proven model empowers individuals, especially underrepresented workers in fields like construction and high-tech industries to advance in a career with meaningful wages, benefits, and the skills employers need.” 

 

The Healey-Driscoll Administration is committed to expanding apprenticeship. The administration’s FY25 budget delivered $2 million to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion for the construction and building trades in Massachusetts and also expand registered apprenticeship to more industries. In addition, the Healey-Driscoll Administration enacted legislation to expand eligibility for the Registered Apprenticeship Tax Credit, which offers employers a $4,800 credit for each apprentice hired. 

 

“With the 10-year anniversary of National Apprenticeship Week, this is the perfect time to celebrate the life-changing impact that Registered Apprenticeship offers for so many jobseekers and employers,” said Undersecretary for Apprenticeship, Work-Based Learning, and Policy Josh Cutler. “Massachusetts is leading the way to grow apprenticeship opportunities across all sectors of our economy.” 

 

“Congratulations to this diverse group of grant recipients,” said Director of the Division of Apprentice Standards Lara Thomas. “We look forward to working with old and new partners across the Commonwealth to develop transformative Registered Apprenticeships and Pre-Apprenticeships.” 

 

The following is a list of the 29 grant recipients, totaling $3.2 million and supporting 514 new apprentices: 

 

Education 

 

Bunker Hill Community College (Boston): $51,638 to place and train two apprentices for early childhood education apprenticeships. 

 

Family Services of Central Massachusetts (Worcester): $100,000 to place and train 15 apprentices in child development associate apprenticeships. 

 

Neighborhood Villages (Boston): 

·       $250,000 to train and place 100 apprentices in early childhood education apprenticeships. 

·       $183,500 to train and place 21 apprentices in early childhood apprenticeships and intermediary. 

 

United Way of Mass. Bay (Boston): $20,000 technical assistance grant to explore developing youth development practitioner apprenticeships. 

 

YMCA of Greater Boston (Boston): 

·       $156,000 to train and place 24 apprentices in early childhood educator apprenticeships. 

·       $135,000 to train and place 22 apprentices in early childhood educator apprenticeships. 

 

Health and Human Services 

 

Advocates for Human Potential (Sudbury): 

·       $120,000 to train and place 24 apprentices in behavioral health. 

·       $123,092 to train and place 24 apprentices in statewide licensed alcohol and drug counselor apprenticeships. 

 

High Point Treatment Center (New Bedford): $20,000 technical assistance grant to explore developing community healthcare worker apprenticeships.

 

MassHire Hampden County (Springfield): $250,000 to train and place 50 apprentices in healthcare and behavioral health apprenticeships.

 

Hampden County Workforce Board (Springfield): $206,347 to train and place 35 apprentices in healthcare apprenticeships. 

 

SEIU Local 888 (Braintree): $125,000 to train and place 35 pre-apprentices in healthcare sector pre-apprenticeships. 

 

Quinsigamond Community College (Worcester): $225,000 to train and place 35 apprentices in health care and cybersecurity apprenticeships. 

 

Manufacturing 

 

Aimtek (Auburn): $35,000 to train and place eight apprentices in various manufacturing apprenticeships. 

 

Atech Turbine Company (Auburn): $50,000 to train and place 15 apprentices in various manufacturing apprenticeships. 

 

Bridgewater State University (Bridgewater): $40,000 to place and train 12 pre- apprentices in advanced manufacturing pre-apprenticeships for neurodiverse individuals. 

 

Greater New Bedford Workforce Board (New Bedford): $98,358 to train and place 13 apprentices in advanced manufacturing, clean energy and other sectors. 

 

Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership (Auburn): $45,000 to place and train 12 apprentices in manufacturing pre-apprenticeships. 

 

Metro North, Merrimack, North Shore Workforce Boards (Somerville):  $276,787 to train and place 25 apprentices in manufacturing apprenticeship. 

 

Trades 

 

Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute (Boston): $90,000 to place and train 12 apprentices in automotive technology apprenticeships. 

 

Berkshire Community College (Pittsfield): $12,550 technical assistance grant to explore developing HVAC apprenticeships. 

 

IBEW Local 103 (Dorchester): $146,000 to train and place 40 pre-apprentices in clean energy. 

 

Massasoit Community College (Brockton): $20,000 technical assistance grant to explore developing medium/heavy-duty EV technician apprenticeships. 

 

Minuteman, LLC (Cambridge): $11,500 to train and place two apprentices in DEIA focused plumbing apprenticeships. 

 

Pipefitters Local 537 (Dorchester): $50,000 to train and place 100 apprentices in DEIA-focused pipefitting and refrigeration apprenticeships. 

 

Various Industries 

 

Asian American Civic Association (Boston): $20,000 technical assistance grant to explore developing financial services sector pre-apprenticeships.

 

CyberTrust MA (Waltham): $20,000 to explore developing pre-apprenticeships in Cybersecurity. 

 

CyberWarrior Foundation (Whately): $60,000 to train and place 40 cybersecurity pre-apprentices. 

 

Massachusetts Bankers Association (Boston): $75,000 to train and place 15 apprentices in a credit analyst apprenticeship. 

 

MassBioEd (Cambridge): $195,000 to train and place 30 apprentices in life sciences sector apprenticeships. 

 

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (Worcester): $20,000 to explore developing research graphic design pre-apprenticeships and apprenticeships. 

 

The Commonwealth continues to accept applications for apprenticeship program funding for Fiscal Year 2025. For more information, visit www.commbuys.com.      

 

Statements of Support 

 

Dr. Aisha Francis, President and CEO, Benjamin Franklin Cummings Technical Institute: 

“We appreciate support from the EOLWD’s Grow Apprenticeship program. By investing in innovative apprenticeship pathways like the degree apprenticeship at Franklin Cummings Tech, we can interlace college degree attainment with a 2,000-hour head start in a career. This workforce investment will pay dividends by cultivating a broader middle skills workforce eager and ready to accept jobs in key industries that drive our state’s economy.” 

 

Rick Carter, Training Director for Plumbers Local 12 Education Fund and Chair of the Apprenticeship Council: 

 

“As we kick off National Apprentice week in the Commonwealth, it has never been a more exciting time to be an apprentice. Whether the apprentice is in the construction trades to high-tech, Massachusetts has been, and will be, the model for apprenticeship for the country. The investments that the Healey-Driscoll administration has put into the programs will ensure that we are the model for other states to strive for. We are looking forward to 2025 to continue growing quality apprenticeship opportunities for all residents of the Commonwealth. Quality high paying careers is what apprenticeships provide.”