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The City of Boston’s Office of Workforce Development awarded a $2.2 million grant to community organizations that service low-income residents. COURTESY OF FLICKR

$2.2 million awarded to community organizations to uplift low-income residents

Michelle Zheng September 15, 2019
The funds will go towards promoting economic mobility through activities such as employment training, leadership development, and job networking.
A recent report commissioned by the Mayor’s office found workers lacking four-year degrees can fill some of the demand for skilled workers in expanding industries in the Boston area. PIXABABY

Study finds workers with degrees can fill jobs in Boston’s growing industries

Damian Walsh March 29, 2019
Boston Mayor Martin Walsh’s Office of Workforce Development released a report that found workers without four-year degrees can fill some of the high-demand for workers created by growing industries in the Boston area.
Mayor Martin Walsh speaks at an event last year. PHOTO BY OLIVIA NADEL/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Boston is working to help those who are underemployed or unemployed

Michal Shvimer February 22, 2018
A new city-led initiative with plans to place 20,000 unemployed or underemployed city residents in living-wage jobs by 2022 launched Sunday.
A report released Tuesday revealed harsh truths about how Boston families continue to struggle financially. GRAPHIC BY RACHEL CHMIELINSKI/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Report reveals increase in income inequality in Boston

Anush Swaminathan March 21, 2016

The Office of Workforce Development and the Boston Redevelopment Authority released a labor report Tuesday that showed an increase in income inequality and the cost of living in the city despite an...

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