Grant Celebration and Networking Event!
Come learn about the impactful work we are set to launch, and network with grant partners, local/regional officials, and MBI representatives
Date and time
Location
La Colaborativa - Chelsea Survival Center
63 6th Street Chelsea, MA 02150About this event
Grant Announcement, Celebration, and Networking Event!
Metro North and North Shore - Digital Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Consortium
This grant, funded by the Massachusetts Broadband Institute, will enhance the workforce board’s digital equity initiatives through the Digital Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Consortium. The initiative aims to improve digital equity in communities across the Metro North and North Shore regions, including Revere, Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Somerville, Cambridge, Lynn, Salem, and Gloucester.
The Consortium will assist clients at the MassHire Metro North Career Centers, MassHire North Shore Career Centers, as well as in the mentioned communities. It involves recruiting, hiring, training, and supporting a cohort of 32 digital navigators, providing them with employment opportunities and career counseling. Additionally, the Consortium will offer digital literacy classes, distribute laptops, hotspots, peripherals, and ensure internet access, along with providing IT support to recipients. The collaborative effort extends to working with community-based organizations and priority communities.
Let's work together to create a digitally inclusive future!
Join us to hear about the impactful work we plan to launch and network with grant partners, local/regional officials, and MBI representatives!
Our Partners:
MassHire Metro North Career Centers, Action Inc., Cambridge Community Television, Somerville Community Corporation, The Neighborhood Developers, Wellspring House, Women Encouraging Empowerment, Computers For People Inc., Just-A-Start Corporation, La Colaborativa, La Comunidad Inc., MACIR Inc., MassHire North Shore Workforce Board and Career Centers, National Digital Inclusion Alliance, New American Center, Pathways Inc., Revere Community Schools, City of Everett, City of Revere, City of Chelsea, City of Cambridge, City of Somerville, City of Malden
Agenda:
9am-10am: Light refreshments/Open networking
10am-10:30am: Speakers
Welcome/Opening Remarks
- Chris Albrizio-Lee, President and CEO, MassHire Metro North Workforce Board
Speaker
- Mary Sarris, Executive Director, MassHire North Shore Workforce Board
Speaker
- Josh Eichen, Director of Program Development, Mass Broadband Institute
Closing Remarks/Transition to tour of space
- Alex Train, Chief Operating Officer, La Colaborativa
10:30am-10:45am: Tour of La Colaborativa Survival Center space led by Gladys Vega, Executive Director, and Dinanyili Paulino, Executive Vice President
10:45am-11:00am: Open Networking
*Note: this agenda is in draft form and subject to change. Additional speakers may be added as the agenda is finalized
Frequently asked questions
Parking: Park in the lot under the bridge across from the building. Public Transportation: The location is a block away from the “Bellingham Square” stop on the Silver Line 3 and less than a half mile from the “Chelsea” stop on the commuter rail. Other local bus routes are also available.
Please note that photographs and/or videos may be taken during the event for promotional or documentation purposes. By attending, you consent to have your image captured and used by Metro North Regional Employment Board, Inc., d/b/a MassHire Metro North Workforce Board for these purposes.
Light refreshments, along with coffee and tea, will be available during the event.