MAYOR WALSH, BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS CELEBRATE MAJOR MILESTONE REACHED IN DEARBORN STEM ACADEMY CONSTRUCTION

MAYOR WALSH, BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS CELEBRATE MAJOR MILESTONE REACHED IN DEARBORN STEM ACADEMY CONSTRUCTION

Topping off marks first new City school in 15 years

BOSTON - Tuesday, September 13, 2016 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh, the City of Boston's Public Facilities Department, and the Boston Public Schools (BPS) were joined by the Massachusetts School Building Authority and Gilbane Inc. to celebrate a major milestone in the construction of the Dearborn Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)  Academy, as the school hosted a topping off ceremony. The topping off ceremony of Boston's first STEM school marked the completion of the new building's structural steel. The project is slated to be completed in December 2017. "The topping off of the Dearborn STEM Academy is a major step forward in ensuring every Boston student has the resources and facilities they need to thrive," said Mayor Walsh. "This state-of-the-art facility paves the way for a strong future. As the first new school construction project the City has undertaken in 15 years, the Dearborn shows that Boston is committed to investing in our public education system. Countless students will benefit from the new Dearborn, and I thank all of our partners who are making this new school possible." The school is funded through Building a Better Boston, Mayor Walsh's $1.9 billion five-year capital plan. In addition, the $73 million project is utilizing state grant funds, and will be reimbursed upwards of  $37 million by the Massachusetts School Building Authority ("MSBA"). The design of the new school is based upon a project-based learning curriculum, with an emphasis on STEM education. There will be a Learning Commons on the ground floor that will include a state-of-the-art library/media center, educational classrooms, and science laboratories that will provide an ideal environment for 21st century learning.   "From day one, the Mayor, myself, and all respective partnering agencies have been committed to ensuring that these children have access to classrooms that are state-of-the-art learning spaces," said BPS Superintendent Tommy Chang. "I extend my gratitude to all who made this possible. Upon its completion in December next year, the Dearborn building will not only be a school to students, but it will also be a home away from home, supporting the most effective school practices to guide every student to a pathway of success." "The Academy will ultimately serve a diverse, cross-representation of students, faculty, and staff and will stand as an educational platform to engage students in learning opportunities related to the construction trades," said Ryan E. Hutchins, Gilbane Senior Vice President. "There are so many people who are an integral part of this team who have embraced the challenges of this critical community project, with impressive results and milestones to date. In addition, in conjunction with the City of Boston Residents program and our joint commitment to a diverse workforce, we are proud to share that the current workforce on-site is comprised of 44% Boston residents, 50% minorities and 10.4% females." The new Dearborn will be four-story, 128,000 square foot new building. It is designed for 600 students in grades 6-12. The forward-thinking academic program envisioned by the Dearborn Community emphasizes project and problem-based teaching and learning, integrated (cross-discipline) curriculum development and delivery, team teaching and faculty/student collaboration. The design of the new school is based upon the project-based learning curriculum. The academic spaces are organized by cohort. Each cohort will include educational classrooms, science laboratories, and special education instructional space and has access to shared amenities including a Cohort Commons and a Cohort Office. A state-of-the-art library/media center is located on the main floor adjacent to the main entrance. Facilitative Learning Centers within the classrooms include control panels where teachers can energize integrated technology tools such as interactive electronic white boards. The school will have a 50-100 seat Band Room, 50-100 seat Chorus Room, and an 11,500 sf Health and Physical Education space which includes a full-size gymnasium and 2,500 square foot weight and dance/exercise rooms. The new Dearborn will prepare its students for the ever-evolving landscape of college, career and life opportunities. Dearborn students will graduate with the 21st century skills and will be prepared and motivated to serve as thoughtful, engaged citizens, who contribute to the health, vibrancy and development of their community.

MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES FALL SERIES OF FREE SALARY NEGOTIATION WORKSHOPS

MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES FALL SERIES OF FREE SALARY NEGOTIATION WORKSHOPS

Initiative part of grassroots program to provide American Association of University Women (AAUW) Work Smart workshops to 85,000 women

BOSTON - Tuesday, September 13, 2016 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh in partnership with the American Association of University Women (AAUW) and the Office of Women's Advancement today announced the fall series of free salary negotiation workshops available to every woman in the City of Boston. The program, "AAUW Work Smart in Boston," is part of a five year partnership between the City and AAUW aimed at training half of Boston's working women, or 85,000 women, over the next five years. A full list of upcoming workshops is available here. "Last September we launched the first salary negotiation workshops in partnership with AAUW, with the goal of getting one step closer to closing the gender wage gap in the City of Boston," said Mayor Walsh. "One year later we have seen that not only is there a significant demand for these types of opportunities for women to learn these skills, but that the workshops are making a real difference, training over 1,500 women in the first year. I'm excited that we are able to continue offering these tools for women to use at the negotiating table." In the United States as a whole, women working full time are typically paid 79 percent of what men are paid, and the gap is wider for women of color. The gender pay gap starts just one year out of college, and intensifies over the course of a career. The Office of Women's Advancement and AAUW are committed to closing the gender wage gap through education and community support. By offering AAUW Work Smart salary negotiation workshops, the City of Boston and AAUW hope to ensure women have the knowledge to negotiate fair and equitable salaries and set a benchmark for future salary increases. The AAUW Work Smart workshops are free and open to the public. Attendees will participate in a two-hour workshop and will learn four key skills: Step 1: Know your value Step 2: Identify a Target Salary and Benefit Package Step 3: Know Your Strategy Step 4: Practice, Practice, Practice "I am so grateful for this partnership with AAUW, and am excited to see the impact this will have on empowering working women in Boston and closing the gender wage gap, both in Boston and beyond," said Megan Costello, Executive Director of the Office of Women's Advancement. "These workshops are necessary because equal pay should not depend on where you live or where you work. AAUW is proud to collaborate with the Mayor's Office of Women's Advancement on this vital program," said AAUW President Patricia Fae Ho. Workshops will be provided in every neighborhood throughout Boston. A list of the fall workshops can be found at www.boston.gov/women. Attendees will also be invited to participate in several networking opportunities following the workshops to form professional partnerships and develop pipelines for leadership. Please note: Out of respect of privacy for workshop attendees, all workshops are closed to the press unless otherwise noted or with pre-approval by the Mayor's press office. Members of the press are invited to attend the following workshops: Monday, September 19 at 5:30-7:30 p.m., Brighton Public Library, 40 Academy Hill Rd., Brighton Tuesday, October 4 at 6:30-8:30 p.m., Suffolk University, David Sargent Hall, Room 265, 120 Tremont St., Boston About AAUW Work Smart Created for working women, AAUW Work Smart is an interactive workshop that teaches women to evaluate, negotiate, and articulate their worth confidently in the job market. Whether striving for a promotion, asking for a raise, or negotiating a new salary, attendees learn how to conduct objective research to establish an equitable target salary. Expert facilitators lead discussions on the gender wage gap and its personal effects, while small group activities and role-play exercises give participants the opportunity to create and perfect their persuasive pitch. About the Mayor's Office of Women's Advancement The Office of Women's Advancement is committed to advancing and supporting women in Boston. The office provides a permanent, effective voice for all female residents of Boston by working inclusively with public, private, and non-profit partners on key issues that significantly affect women and girls. The office advocates for equal opportunity for women in all arenas of our city, and provides educational opportunities for women that emphasize economic equality, and the health and safety of all women.

福建省海外高層次人才招聘團訪波士頓

波士頓浙江大學校友會會長倪繼紅（中），和福建省人力
資源和社會保障廳副廳長湯昭平（左），辦公室主任
連長梠（左）在餐敘中合影。

福建省海外高層次人才招聘團9月12日到波士頓參訪高校，和本地社團領導小聚，13日已轉往紐約。

福建省海外高層次人才招聘團9月11日才在芝加哥西郊舉辦了一場大規模的高層次人才與項目洽談會，12日再由歐美精英創業家協會，到波士頓參訪哈佛、麻省理工學院等名校，並邀約數名本地重要社團領導人小聚。

福建省人力資源和社會保障廳副廳長湯昭平（左）和歐美精英創業家
協會會長管峰（右）。

該團由福建省人力資源和社會保障廳副廳長湯昭平率隊，包括辦公室主任連長梠，福州市人力資源和社會保障局副局長馮音，廈門市人力資源和社會保障局副局長蔣嬌容，廈門大學人事處處長吳立武等一行五人，由歐美精英創業家協會會長管峰陪同，到波士頓參訪，晚上和浙江大學校友會會長倪繼紅，哈佛大學中國學生學者聯合會前任會長孫陸，哈佛大學醫學院中國學生學者聯合會代表蘇紹坤，中美生物醫藥協會（CABA）會長史相國，紐英崙中華資訊網路協會（NECIＮA）現任會長田田，前任會長王振榕，廈門大學校友會理事范義鳴等人餐敘。

湯昭平強調中央政府非常重視福建省的發展，提供了各項政策優惠，在廈門，平潭自貿區成立後，福建省更加需要人才，這次出訪，希望能從海外吸引更多優秀人才，企業到福建省發展。

連長梠指出，福建省的創業類無償資助金額，最高可達人民幣600萬元，省政府還提供最高達500萬人民幣的風投資金，500萬人民幣的貸款。安家費，科研啟動費，住房補貼等均可高達百萬元。   

CITY OF BOSTON PARTNERS WITH MASS MOCA TO OFFER CITY ARTISTS INDIVIDUALIZED GRANTS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING

CITY OF BOSTON PARTNERS WITH MASS MOCA TO OFFER CITY ARTISTS INDIVIDUALIZED GRANTS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING

BOSTON - Monday, September 12, 2016 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the launch of Boston's Assets for Artists Program, a joint program between the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture and the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA) that will offer matched savings grants and professional development workshops to artists in Boston. With financial support from the Boston Cultural Council, Massachusetts Cultural Council, and  Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation, ten or more Boston artists will receive seed grants of $1,000 - $2,000 to invest in the expansion of their creative enterprise. The grants, together with professional development training and individualized support for business planning, are a proven career-building model to help working artists advance their careers. The individualized, professional development trainings cover a range of topics including personal finance, goal-setting, marketing and public relations, and business planning. "As we continue to invest in individual artists in Boston, we are encouraged by the amount of support we've received from our partners in the arts community to help ensure their growth in Boston," said Mayor Walsh. "Programs likeAssets for Artists offer a range of support services that are helping Boston artists thrive in their chosen profession and contributing to a diverse and creative talent pool in the City of Boston." Assets for Artists is a program founded in 2008 by MASS MoCA with the mission to help artist-entrepreneurs achieve financial stability and business growth. Assets for Artists partners with various cultural organizations to bring its innovative programming to communities throughout the northeast. The program has assisted more than 500 artists in five states, leveraging over $500,000 in working capital for individual artists, while delivering hundreds of hours of practical, artist-focused financial and business training. "It's exciting for us to extend this well-tested program into Boston's vibrant and growing community of artists," said MASS MoCA Director Joseph Thompson. "This program - and Route 2 - is a two-way street: we learn a lot about the differing needs of artists in each community served by Asset for Artists." Keeping artists in Boston is a stated goal of the Boston Creates Cultural Plan, launched earlier this summer.  Assets for Artists will be a key implementation initiative for the plan, providing educational opportunities and business development training for local artists. "We are so pleased to be able to expand opportunities for Boston artists to receive the well-honed services of the Assets for Artists program," said Julie Burros, Chief of Arts and Culture for the City of Boston. "It's exciting to bring together this partnership in support of the largest and most diverse artist community of any city in New England." Assets for Artists is accepting applications from Boston-based artists until September 30, 2016. For more information about the program and its guidelines, visit https://assetsforartists.org/

紐英崙玉山科協講座談生醫科技界不斷裁員真正原因

紐英崙玉山科技協會會長凌秀美（前左三起）與講者莫升元，前會長許翠玲，波士頓經文處經濟組組長石大玲（後左三）等人會後合影。（周菊子攝）

（Boston Orange 周菊子劍橋市報導）儘管美國經濟近來有復甦跡象，生物醫藥、科技界仍不斷傳出大幅度裁員消息，紐英崙玉山科技協會（MJNE）9月10日中午，特地在劍橋市微軟研發中心舉辦講座，邀請聯合健康集團策略及創新總監莫升元博士，以“大幅裁員及資深主管薪資過高？要怪波士頓諮詢顧問公司及麥肯錫顧問公司？”為題，解析原由及因應之道。

紐英崙玉山科協辦講座，波士頓華僑文教中心主任歐宏偉（中）出席打

氣，玉山科協會長凌秀美（左），曾任會長的康麗雪（右）接待。

（周菊子攝）

莫升元指出，近年來，產業界陸續傳出思科將裁員5,500，英代爾砍掉12,000個職位，國際商業機器公司（IBM）繼續裁員，刪減總數可能高達14,000，百奧健（Biogen）重組，刪減人力11%等等消息，讓人不禁好奇，美國企業到底是怎麼做出這些決定的，聘用波士頓諮詢集團或麥肯錫顧問公司，真能解決問題嗎？

聯合健康集團的策略及創新總監莫升元主講。（周菊子攝）

曾經在波士頓諮詢顧問（BCG）公司工作，其後轉進聯合健康集團任職，高升至策略及創新總監的莫升元指出，美國公司經常藉重整組織，裁員，來達到提高盈利率的目的。2015年資料顯示，在美就業者平均一生要換七個雇主，預計到2030年時，這數據將更新為平均一生要換十個雇主。他希望這講座能讓大家知道，在美國裁員是很普通的事，各人要保持平常心，做好自己可能被裁的心裡準備。

莫升元在分析時指出，一家公司成長到一定程度，多半呈菱形，做決策時上下溝通要經過太多層，效率差，因此會以裁員，重整組織結構來把公司變成越扁越好的三角形。再者，公司高階主管薪資，多半靠股權來攀高，公司股票的每股盈利（EPS）往往成為他們是否決定整頓公司的指標。

聯合健康集團的策略及創新總監莫升元博士。（周菊子攝）

由於裁員涉及情面，公司內部政治等多種因素，為免尷尬，大公司多半都從外面聘請顧問公司執行。波士頓諮詢，麥肯錫，貝恩等，是業內最知名的三家公司。他們和公司的資深副總裁或執行長之類的高階主管攜手，根據公司想要節省多少錢，打算裁多少人，有沒有新的投資等條件，來制定裁員計劃。

在講座中，莫升元還帶出席者玩了一個組織重整遊戲，讓出席者思考作為公司主管，要如何理順公司營運，如何促使不同部門合作得更融洽，以及一旦併購其他公司後，要如何藉由一輪重新面試，審閱履歷表，啟動一輪新裁員，來達到整頓公司的效果等等。

            紐英崙玉山科協理事長凌美秀表示，該會每月都舉辦活動，這天的講題對本地生化業者來說，非常貼切實用。十月一日，該會將舉辦本年度年會，主題是“創意及創新-以影響帶動改變（Creativity and Innovation – Leading Change with Impact）“。