The Workforce Development Office is responsible for overseeing the planning and expenditure of City funds for workforce development activities serving the City's youth, adults, and employers. The Office also develops additional funding sources to augment City funds through grants writing activities.
It is responsible for working with local agencies to coordinate goal setting and program service delivery, and leads workgroups to design and implement new program strategies. The unit serves the role of providing the City Council and the City Manager with information on services performed and program outcomes for the wide array of programs serving the residents of Cambridge. It undertakes the task of developing and maintaining a directory of program offerings, access points and eligibility requirements for adult programs. Responsibility for construction monitoring will also be transferred to the Unit.
In addition, the Workforce Development Unit contracts with appropriate provider(s) to establish and operate a drop-in assessment, referral and career counseling resource center for any City resident in need of these services. These services significantly expand upon those currently offered through The Cambridge Employment Program.