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I am grateful to share the wonderful news that our ArLab collaboration with Quincy College has been selected by the MassEcon as one of its nine honored companies that have launched in the Commonwealth in the past year. As the leader of an 86-year-old organization (JVS Boston) that’s partnered with a 66-year-old organization (Quincy College), it’s especially exciting to be celebrating the birthday of an amazing one-year-old: ArLab, a state-of-the-art career institute that is giving hundreds of people real-world, hands-on skill development for careers in healthcare and biotechnology. As always, Secretary of Economic Development Yvonne Hao was such an inspiring, energizing speaker at the MassEcon event—what a fantastic partner she is to JVS Boston and the whole workforce development sector. Thank you, MassEcon, for your recognition of everyone who is making ArLab such a big and growing success. A special thank you to Susan Houston for the encouragement and support.

We are so excited to share that this week ArLab was recognized by MassEcon, a non-profit alliance of private and public sector partners that champions Massachusetts as the best place for businesses to start and grow. ArLab was among nine organizations MassEcon recognized at its annual event, with featured keynote speaker Yvonne Hao, Secretary of the Executive Office of Economic Development. 🔬 To bridge the gaps that exist in workforce system and the job market, JVS Boston and Quincy College opened ArLab, a state-of-the-art healthcare and biotechnology career institute, providing hands-on skill development that equips people for careers in healthcare and biotechnology. There is a critical shortage of workers in these sectors, so preparing people to get jobs through education, skills development, and job training is more relevant than ever. ArLab primarily focuses on job training, educational pathways, and creating entry points by preparing students through instruction, experiential learning, and simulated training. Since the doors opened last year, ArLab has made an enormous impact on the lives of the nearly 500 students who enrolled. The extensive, relevant preparation every student — most coming from underrepresented and underserved groups — receives provides every student with practical knowledge and skills, so they can enter the workforce right away and earn well beyond the state’s minimum wage. 🤝 ArLab is a testament to Quincy College and JVS Boston’s deep commitment to economic opportunity. For decades, JVS Boston and Quincy College have partnered to create career paths for people who face barriers to employment. This distinct partnership of higher education, workforce development, public sector partners, and employers makes ArLab one-of-a-kind, and we deeply appreciate this recognition by MassEcon.

#FunderFriday spotlight: Davis Family Charitable Foundation We are grateful for the DAVIS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION’s support of JVS and our clients. JVS is honored to partner with them to make a positive impact in our community. Learn more about the Foundation’s work: https://lnkd.in/eUQb7CkS

Thank you to Brigham and Women's Hospital for inviting us to the Bridges to Moms event! It was a pleasure to be part of such a wonderful day, where moms received essential items like diapers, formula, baby clothes, blankets, winter coats, and more. We loved supporting this amazing cause!

Day 3 of the 2024 FOC National Convening in Mesa, Arizona, and the energy is incredible! It’s been inspiring to connect with colleagues from across the country, learning new tools like the Financial Coaching for Entrepreneurs toolkit and sharing best practices to continue building an even stronger financial education framework for JVS Boston clients. I’m excited to bring these new ideas back to Boston and further empower the communities we serve. Grateful to be here alongside Silvana Bastante Muñoz from our LISC partner and Amanda (Mandy) Townsend, our Senior VP of Employer Engagement. #FinOpp24 #LISC #BuildingFinancialEmpowerment #InclusiveFuture

We appreciate your partnership immensely!

JVS Boston will be closed on Monday, October 14th in honor and observance of Indigenous People's Day. The city of Boston is located on the tribal homelands of the Massachusett people. We acknowledge the continuing presence of the Massachusett and the neighboring Wampanoag and Nipmuc peoples. We also recognize the Indigenous peoples represented in the city's residents. To learn more about the Indigenous People in Massachusetts, click here: https://lnkd.in/eR5km25C

We are honored to announce the largest single individual gift in its history, a $7 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. This transformative, unrestricted donation will allow JVS to enhance its current programs and secure the organization’s long-term sustainability, helping to ensure that JVS can continue providing vital workforce development services for years to come. MacKenzie Scott, a renowned author, philanthropist, and advocate for social change, has made substantial contributions to organizations that address societal inequities and empower individuals through education and employment. As part of her commitment to the Giving Pledge, Scott’s donation reflects her belief in supporting organizations that create lasting, systemic change. Special thanks to MassNonprofit News and Boston Herald for sharing this exciting news. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/exK693ac https://lnkd.in/e6wgmaDr

One of the best parts of my job is meeting people from across Massachusetts who are committed to opportunity for all. This morning we celebrated the announcement of $4.2 M in workforce grants from the Hearley-Driscoll Administration. We at Franklin Cummings Tech along with our partner JVS Boston are honored to receive support to continue our successful HVAC&R training for unemployed and underemployed individuals. Many thanks to Commonwealth Corporation and The Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD), and best wishes to all the grantees! We’re proud to stand with you.

What a crew! Thrilled to see House of Possibilities and JVS Boston staff uniting at the Massachusetts APSE Employment Matters Conference. Learning from industry experts and sharing best practices is invaluable in creating accessible and equitable employment opportunities. Thanks to Jeff Gentry and Elyse Forbush for driving this platform for change in the field of disability employment. #inclusionmatters #accessibleworkplaces Julian C. Sher Omerovic Scott Pralinsky Micah Fleisig Erin Lynch Tom Unsworth Lily Sonis