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WebCTel participates in collaborative to help alleviate
the shortage of skilled workers in high-tech occupations.
The Commonwealth Corporation has awarded funds to the first recipients
of the Mass High-Tech Entry Ramp Program. This pilot initiative is
designed to:
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Help alleviate the shortage of skilled
workers in high-tech occupations in Massachusetts
Train individuals for high-tech occupations
which will increase their skill and salary levels
Promote partnerships between businesses,
educational institutions, and intermediary organizations to
develop industry-driven training programs.
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The Commonwealth Corporation is a quasi-public organization responsible
for administering and delivering a wide range of public and privately-funded initiatives designed to meet the labor needs of businesses; improve
current and emerging workers' skills; foster career success through
lifelong learning; and retain, sustain, improve and create job-generating
businesses.
WebCTel
is participating with American Computer Foundation, STRIVE, Fenway
Community Development Corporation, Charles River Public Internet Center,Cisco
Systems, Polaroid, WebCTel, State Street
Bank, FleetBoston, Children's Hospital, Villa Tech as business &
training partners to form the New Economy Technology Training Collaborative.
WebCTel has committed to provide job & internship opportunities
as a part of the collaborative. The focus of the training centers
involved will be to provide Information Technology training for Network
Associate positions in the IT field.
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