Public Meeting Notice  Special Workforce Supports Subcommittee Meeting: Addressing Workforce Barriers Through Apprenticeships Panel Discussion

The panel discussion will explore how apprenticeship programs can help address workforce barriers through partnerships, training, and sustainable workforce development strategies. Topics will include the role of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development in supporting apprenticeship development, implementation steps and training models, partnerships with educational institutions, and available funding and start-up assistance opportunities.

Agenda

1. Welcome & Roll Call
2. Addressing Workforce Barriers Through Apprenticeships Panel Discussion: slides link
   • Moderator and Panelists:
     • Moderator: Ammarah Rehman, Apprenticeship Liaison from the Division of Apprenticeship Standards, Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development
     • Panelist: Melissa Scibelli, Director of Workforce Development Programs for MassHire Hampden Country Workforce Board
     • Panelist: Lisa Morris, UMass Chan Medical School through ForHealth Consulting
3. Adjournment

Meeting information:

• Presentation slides: link to slides
• Meeting will be held virtually via Zoom webinar
• Audience members may participate by submitting their contact information, questions, and comments using the Zoom Q&A feature. Please note that Commission staff will follow up with you after the meeting.
• Live stream link: Link
• ASL and CART interpretation services have been requested.
• CART URL: CART URL link
• For accessibility requests and other questions, contact Imene Bouziane Saidi at imene.bouzianesaidi@mass.gov 
   

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