WIOA Youth Programs

With funds provided by the U.S. Department of Labor Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, the MassHire Metro North Workforce Board supports six youth workforce development programs for low-income in-school and out-of-school youth to provide a combination of educational services, exposure to employment, and additional supportive services.  The goal of this comprehensive approach is to provide each youth participant with a recognized credential, personal stability, and an understanding of the requirements of the modern workplace.

The Metro North Workforce Board currently supports the following WIOA Youth Programs:

In-School: 

• Cambridge Housing Authority Work Force Program
• La Colaborativa Chelsea Works Program
• Malden YWCA Work Smart Program

Out-Of-School:

• Community Work Services
• Center for Manufacturing Technology
• Just-A-Start Youthbuild Program