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 is available to prepare the individuals to reach their workforce goals. The WDC programming is designed to assist under 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.
Renewable Energy Advancement & Development Initiative (READi)
The READi initiative is designed to create an equitable workforce in renewable energy careers. Through systematic instruction in core soft skills, while engaging in meaningful future planning participants will gain a level of success in and around clean energy.
Our first session will begin in March 2024
