Mayor Michelle Wu recently announced a $1.7 million boon for Boston’s workforce development, aimed at assisting residents in boosting their job prospects through enhanced education and training programs. According to a statement by the City of Boston, the funding comes from the Neighborhood Jobs Trust (NJT), a pool replenished by developers via Jobs Linkage fees, and will be distributed to 14 community organizations.
These organizations are tasked with empowering approximately 600 Bostonians, allowing them to carve out career pathways and secure higher-paying jobs. “This funding will better connect our residents to crucial job training, support services, and opportunities,” Mayor Wu said on the City of Boston, also noting her excitement to back the chosen organizations. In a city landscape where development is a constant, the NJT plays a central role, helping residents directly benefit from the city’s growth since its inception in 1987.
The NJT has a focus on certain sectors deemed crucial to the city’s economic health: Healthcare, Clean Energy, and Childcare. The funding aims to uplift residents facing employment barriers – a move that’s not just about filling jobs but enriching the community through upskilled, more independent individuals. Chief of Worker Empowerment Trinh Nguyen underscored the NJT’s commitment to high-quality training, equipping Bostonians to overcome barriers and secure good jobs in key sectors of the economy…