Business Details
28 Years
experience
Your Partner in Workforce Development Solutions
The Metro North REGL Employment Board (REB) is a public-private partnership dedicated to workforce development in Massachusetts. Established under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, we bridge the gap between job seekers and employers by providing skills training, career services, and industry-aligned educational programs. Our mission focuses on economic self-sufficiency for residents and addressing workforce needs for businesses in a competitive global economy. We oversee three One-Stop Career Centers and lead initiatives in key sectors like healthcare, STEM, and advanced manufacturing. Our board includes business leaders, educators, and labor representatives who shape local workforce policy and allocate state/federal funds effectively.Through partnerships with schools, training providers, and employers, we develop career pathways and industry-specific programs that align with regional economic demands. Our youth programs, including YouthWorks and WIA Youth Programs, prepare the next generation for successful careers. The REB also administers federal Workforce Investment Act funds and manages grant programs to support workforce training and development. With a service area covering 20 cities and towns, we remain committed to fostering equitable economic growth and sustainable employment opportunities across the Metro North region.
Services
Workforce Development
Career Training
Youth Programs
STEM Initiatives
Employer Services
Grant Management
Career Centers
Industry Partnerships
Workforce Policy
Skills Assessment
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We operate as a public-private partnership with 25+ years of workforce development experience
- Our board includes business leaders shaping workforce policy for 20 Massachusetts communities
- We oversee three One-Stop Career Centers providing comprehensive job search services
- Specialized programs in high-demand sectors like healthcare, STEM, and advanced manufacturing
- Administer federal Workforce Investment Act funds with proven grant management expertise
Services
Workforce Development
Our workforce development programs connect job seekers with skills training and employers with qualified candidates. We focus on high-demand industries like healthcare, STEM, and advanced manufacturing. Our initiatives align educational curricula with business needs to create sustainable career pathways for residents.
Youth Programs
Youth initiatives include YouthWorks, WIA Youth Programs, and AMP it Up! These programs provide job training, workplace exposure, and career counseling. We partner with schools and community organizations to prepare young people for future employment through hands-on learning experiences.
STEM Network
The Metro North STEM Network promotes science, technology, engineering, and math education through partnerships with schools and businesses. We develop career pathways, coordinate applied learning opportunities, and align curricula with industry needs to build a skilled STEM workforce for the future.
Career Centers
Our three One-Stop Career Centers provide comprehensive employment services including job search assistance, resume workshops, and skills assessments. We offer employer services for workforce recruitment and training needs while connecting job seekers with local employment opportunities.
Grant Management
We administer federal and state workforce development grants including Workforce Investment Act funds. Our programs support job training initiatives, industry partnerships, and workforce innovation projects. We manage competitive grant processes to allocate resources effectively across the region.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We serve 20 communities in Massachusetts including Cambridge, Chelsea, Malden, and Somerville.
Do you offer youth employment programs?
Yes, we provide YouthWorks, WIA Youth Programs, and AMP it Up! initiatives for local youth.
What industries do you focus on?
We specialize in healthcare, STEM, advanced manufacturing, and information technology sectors.
How can employers access workforce training?
Employers can connect through our One-Stop Career Centers or industry partnership programs.
Are there funding opportunities available?
We administer federal and state grants for workforce training and development programs.
