While the fiscal year may be winding down, things are still moving fast at the career center. We've hosted several recruitments and job fairs over the last month. And next week we will be conducting the Annual Greater Lowell Job Fair at Middlesex Community College. This is a great opportunity for job seekers to come out and meet some of the 60 employers expected to attend. See the details below and please share the information with anyone you think might interested in attending. This job fair is open to everyone.

In February, we were lucky to have several staff members become certified in Motivational Interviewing and Fiscal Literacy. This training was done by instructors from Middlesex Community College. Professional development of staff is one of my priorities as we can see the results of this training directly impacting our customers.

As we head into the summer months, we've noticed that the number of customers we are servicing is heading up. Through the end of March, we have served over 5,500 individuals, a jump of nearly 27% from last year. With several new staff members on board, continued staff training, and the exploration of new and innovative service methods, I believe we are well situated to assist our customers find jobs and land on a great career pathway.

Shannon Norton Calles

Executive Director

MassHire Lowell Career Center

Annual Greater Lowell Job Fair

On Tuesday, May 9th and Wednesday, May 10 (10:00 am to 1:00 pm) nearly 60 employers will participate in the Annual Greater Lowell Job Fair. This event will be held at the Carole Cowan Center at Middlesex Community College.

In a labor market where employers are struggling to fill open positions, this is a great opportunity for job seekers to meet directly with employers. We encourage all job seekers to come out on both days and meet the employers.

Tuesday, May 9th & Wednesday, May 10th

10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Cowan Center

Middlesex Community College

(Parking is available in the Davidson Street lot or at the

Joseph Downes Garage on John Street.)

Employers Attending the Annual Greater Lowell Job Fair

Wednesday, May 10

• American Automotive Aftermarket, Inc.
• Axis Communications
• Brooks Automation
• ColdSnap
• Cornerstone Construction
• Eversource
• FedEx Ground
• Kimball Farm
• Lantheus
• Mac-n-Choose Restaurant
• Marriott - Billerica
• McGovern Auto Group
• Microchip Technology, Inc.
• Specialty Materials
• The Lab Hubs
• Triumvirate
• VA Bedford Medical Center
• Van Pool/ NRT
• Wellness Pet
• Zoll Medical

Customer Success Story

See how Lindsey is working toward financial independence in her new job.  

MassHire Greater Lowell Workforce Board Awarded $2 Million Grant

MassHire Greater Lowell Workforce Board announced on May 2, 2023, they received a $2 million grant for the YouthWorks Employment and Training Program. This is the highest grant award for the program in the Workforce Board's history. Awarded by the Commonwealth Corporation, YouthWorks is a state-funded youth employment program offering teens and young adults the experience needed to find and keep jobs. The YouthWorks program is administered by the Young Adult Career Center in Lowell, MA.



With this additional funding, the program will hire 446 young adults (ages 14-25) across the Workforce Board's service area (8 communities). Training includes soft skills, hands-on work experience, and a framework for accumulating knowledge that leads to skill certifications. As part of the program, 25 young adults will gain their driver's licenses. The jobs and training workshops will focus on three high priority areas in the Greater Lowell Region: construction, early education, and health/medical. 

Earth Day Job Fair

On April 25th, Masshire Lowell Career Center collaborated with the Lowell Housing Authority's JobsPlus Program and the US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development to conduct a job fair.

This event focused on careers in energy, green construction, and environmental areas. Hosted at the LHA's Mercier Center in Lowell, the event connected 15 local employers and a hundred job seekers. Employers attending included Community Teamwork, HomeWorks Energy, Revise Energy, National Parks Service, City of Lowell, U.S. Dept of Housing and Urban Development, and Hanscom Air Force Base.

New Career Center Staff

Over the last couple of months, we have been able to welcome several more staff members throughout several programs. We welcome:

• Sarim Proeung (Career Advisor - WIOA)
• Leah Bettencourt (Career Advisor - WIOA)
• Enid DeCastro (Career Advisor - Retention)
• Karrilee Rogers (Career Advisor - ATR)
• Ashley Maccarone (Job Developer - YouthBuild)
• Brendon Bernier (Senior Career Advisor - Young Adult)