News and Events

Mayor Menino seeks new employers for summer jobs program

Mayor Menino calls on new employers, especially tech companies, to hire students this summer. See Boston Globe article, Help wanted on teens' summer jobs.

State Street commits summer jobs to Obama program

State Street Corporation, the PIC's top private sector employer, commits summer jobs to the White House's Summer Jobs Plus initiative. See Boston Business Journal article.

Sign up for Job Shadow Day, February 3

The PIC is looking for Boston area professionals to host students for the 17th annual Groundhog Job Shadow Day on Friday, February 3rd. This half day event will expose Boston public high school students to the world of work. Learn more and sign up at the PIC's Job Shadow Day website.

Critical Collaboration, a new report on healthcare careers and community colleges

On Monday, November 14, the PIC released Critical Collaboration, a new report from the Boston Healthcare Careers Consortium. The Consortium is a new compact among community colleges, healthcare employers, and their workforce partners. The report calls for more flexibility in the scheduling of courses and internships for working adults. It also calls fo

SSJP featured on NBC

Brigham and Women's Student Success Jobs Program program featured on NBC Nightly News: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032619/#44709570

Staying upbeat in tough job market, Boston Globe

Rosemary Alexander, director of JobNet, one of the three One Stop Career Centers in Boston, speaks with Jenifer McKim from The Boston Globe about the economy, hot jobs, and the importance of staying positive: http://articles.boston.com/2011-09-11/business/30142644_1_tough-job-mark...