Making the Workplace A Learning Place: Lab
The PIC connects the youth and adults of Boston to education and employment opportunities.
The PIC identifies labor and skill shortages, then crafts innovative initiatives that respond to the needs of employers and local residents.
Learn more about the Boston PIC.

PIC Annual Meeting, 30th anniversary, May 27

The PIC celebrated its 30th anniversary on May 27 at the Federal Reserve Bank auditorium.  The meeting featured Mayor Menino, Secretary Suzanne Bump, Superintendent Carol Johnson, and the PIC Achiever awards. 

 

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act public hearing

On March 23, a public hearing was held at the Boston Public Library seeking comments on the workforce development components of the ARRA Bill. Click here for a summary of the oral and written testimony provided.

Youth Transitions forum, April 9, 8:30 - 10:30 AM, Omni Parker House

Raise the age, lower the dropout rate?  Policy considerations for raising the compulsory age of attendance.  Learn more and register at: http://www.renniecenter.org/events_docs/event.html?id=54

Hearing: Dropout Prevention and Recovery Commission, April 9, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Commission members will hear public comment on the ten provisions enumerated in S.2766.  To learn more and to RSVP, visit: http://www.doe.mass.edu/conference/?ConferenceID=641

  • "Think Again" is the new Commonwealth Corporation video that explains the financial and social costs of dropping out of school in the words of former dropouts who later pursued a high school diploma or GED.

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