The Massachusetts Department of Career Services awarded MassHire Central Region Career Centers in Worcester and Southbridge the 2024 Jobs for Veterans State Grant (JVSG) Incentive “Gold Award”, infusing $14,900 to expand services to veterans in the City of Worcester and the 38 surrounding towns and communities served by Central Region Career Centers in Worcester and Southbridge. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Worcester County is home to 38,883 veterans.
The JVSG Incentive Awards recognize the efforts of an entire MassHire Career Center (not just a Veterans unit or Veterans staff) whose efforts demonstrate: improvement and modernization of employment, training, and placement services for Veterans; the reward and celebration of excellence in priority of service; development and delivery of best practice techniques and improved performance outcomes for Veterans. The MassHire Career Centers selected for the JVSG Incentive Awards demonstrated teamwork in engaging partners and employers and used a collaborative approach to provide integrated services to Veterans.
MassHire Worcester Career Center Director Janice Ryan Weekes said, “MassHire honors those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces by providing Priority of Service to our veterans. Our Career Centers offer a range of services to support veterans in their career endeavors, including job search assistance, career planning, training opportunities, resume services, access to computers and the internet, workshops, personalized support, and referrals to partner agencies. These services are available to all eligible veterans and eligible spouses. If you are or you know a veteran who needs this kind of help, please fill in the intake form on our website or contact our Veterans Representatives.” (contact info below)
- MassHire Southbridge Veterans Representative: Michael Hess (508-765-6430 x. 55317; hessm@masshirecentralcc.com)
- MassHire Worcester Veterans Representative: Bill Ryan (508-373-7620; ryanw@masshirecentralcc.com)
