Workforce Development Center
Work Force Development Center
888 Purchase Street, Bay 8, 508-999-9920 x349
The Workforce Development Center (WDC) provides low-income Greater New Bedford residents with quality, professional education and training opportunities. Skill-building and customized training are available to prepare individuals to reach their workforce goals. The WDC programming is designed to assist underemployed and unemployed residents with professional skills that increase access to employment, economic self-sufficiency, and successful career pathways.
YouthBuild New Bedford (YBNB)
YBNB serves out-of-school youth, 16-24, who must gain high school equivalency credentials and workforce development skills. By strengthening their confidence, self-esteem, and workforce expertise, YBNB members receive small group training in employment success, HiSET (GED) preparation, vocational skill-building, life skills, financial literacy, case management, transitional assistance, and support. YBNB members can earn a stipend while in the program.
Ready Program
Reaching Employment Access By Discovering Your Future
The vision of the READY program is to create a bank of skilled workers who are ready to compete and succeed in various occupations. Through systemic instruction in core soft skills and vocational training, while engaging in meaningful future planning, participants will gain a level of success in the world of work.
For more information, contact Lisa Mello-Frost, Director of PACE Workforce Development at lmellofrost@paceinfo.org.
