Workforce Development
Ensuring the full participation of all Boston residents in the City's economic vitality and future.
The Mayor’s Office of Workforce Development (OWD) works toward the full participation of all Boston residents in the city’s economic vitality and future. It connects low-income residents with job training and employment opportunities. It also promotes lifelong literacy and educational pathways.
OWD focuses on competitive workforce development initiatives and policies. These initiatives aim to put Boston’s youth and adults on career paths toward economic security. OWD stresses the importance of collaboration with the city’s workforce development and education initiatives. The emphasis is on empowering Bostonians to fulfill their educational and employment aspirations.
Contact
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43 Hawkins Street
Boston, MA 02114 -
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Education Programs
Job Training and Hiring Programs
Youth Programs
Grantmaking
The Office of Workforce Development supports many organizations in the City of Boston through a variety of funding sources.
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FormsThe Living Wage Ordinance was passed by the Boston City Council and approved by the Mayor on September 4, 1998. The purpose of this Ordinance is to assure that employees of vendors who contract with the City to provide services earn an hourly wage that is sufficient for a family of four to live on or above the poverty line. The current living wage is $16.38 an hour and will stay in effect until June 30, 2023. The living wage is subject to an increase each July 1.
Program Guidelines
Invoicing Documents
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NJT FY20-21 Outcome Invoice (Service Provider must complete and submit to OWD during the opening of each quarterly submission.)
NJT Participant Documentation and Information
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NJT FY20-21 Enrollment Roster (Service Provider must complete and submit the Enrollment Roster to OWD within 2 weeks after each cycle start date and complete the last column of the Enrollment Roster verifying which participants have completed/graduated the program within 2 weeks after each cycle end date and submit to OWD.)