REB Receives $300K for Green Jobs

We are pleased to announce that the REB will receive $300K as part of the Massachusetts State Energy Sector Partnership (MB-SESP) Award.  Supported by funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act through the U.S. Department of Labor, the award is one component of a major federal initiative established to promote economic growth through training workers in skills required for emerging industries. The Metro North Regional Employment Board has partnered with the Metro South/West Regional Employment Board, the Boston Private Industry Council, and the Office of Jobs and Community Services of the Economic Development and Industrial Corporation on this initiative.   

Working with the Metro North Career Centers, the REB will use the funds over a two-year period to identify and train eligible area residents for a wide range of “green” jobs in areas such as: HVAC, facilities maintenance, and remediation technology.