Education & Workforce Development
Expanding career education & training opportunities for all.
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Blackstone Valley Hub for Workforce Development is dedicated to creating a strong and diverse workforce in the Blackstone Valley region and beyond. We offer a wide range of educational and workforce development services . Our goal is to help individuals develop the skills they need to succeed and to help businesses cultivate the talent they need to grow and thrive.
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The Hub is a YouthWorks and Connecting Activities provider through DESE and Central MassHire. The Hub additionally offers the Partnered School Program to school districts prioritizing preparing students for current and future workforce needs. Partnerships with MassTech, CommCorp. CAMS, PLTW, EOE, AgileBrain enrich the programs and opportunities we are able to offer the students and educators of our region.
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Our vocational training partners are vital in providing funding for the trades skill courses. These include MassMEP, MassAbility, Ascentia, NextGen Talent, and Grafton Job Corps,
Our vast partnerships with regional businesses as well as support from the state legislation and private donors facilitates our expanding programs and maintaining the quality of offerings for those we serve. We pride ourselves on continuing to meet the current needs of students, businesses, and our regional economy by ensuring our programs are relevant and offerings are adjusted appropriately to reflect workforce trends and current research findings.
“I’m so grateful for all that your staff and your program has done for my life- it’s done a 180. It’s amazing, and I never thought it was possible”
- Apprentice Student 2021