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About Young Adult Employment Initiative (YAEI)
YAEI focuses on:
Strategic development and implementation of services that help prepare young adults for current jobs.
Ensuring that the most vulnerable youth have access to and are connected with services that address their particular barriers to success
In order to contribute to the pipeline of skilled workers in our knowledge economy and prepare young adults for 21st Century jobs, young people need:
- Educational opportunities that provide adequate exposure to the types of knowledge needed to succeed in the current economy
- Technical and social skills necessary to maneuver successfully in today's workplace
- A social and professional network that provides opportunities to gain exposure to and experience in a variety of work environments prior to deciding on a career
- Support services to help those facing specific barriers address and overcome those obstacles.
Young Adult Initiative Board (YAIB)
Robert Bower
Co-chair, Political Director
Massachusetts AFL/CIO
Erin Travassos
Co-chair, Staffing Manager
NStar Electric and Gas
Dorothy Ahlman
Human Resources Generalist
Marlborough Hospital
Russell Ashton
NAACP
Sue Baldauf
Director
Bedford Youth and Family Services
Minnie Cargill
Zone Recruiter
TJX
Shari Crim
Branch Manager
Grainger
Chris Duane
VP of Operations
Boys and Girls Club of Metro West
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Rosemary Garneau
Family Self Sufficiency Manager
Framingham Housing Authority
Cathy Glover
Grants Management Director
MetroWest Community Healthcare Foundation
Steve Joyce
Political Director
New England Council of Carpenters
Cathy Mogavero
Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce
Yolanda Ortiz
Director of Tempo
Beth Toolan
Executive Director
Waltham Partnership for Youth
Jane Willshire
Recruitment Account Manager
Philips North America
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Young Adult Initiative Board (YAIB) Schedule FY13
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