Learn more about our special events, programs, grants, and success stories. 

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Governor Michael Dukakis Visits CWS

Former Massachusetts Governor, Michael Dukakis, came to CWS on March 7th to tour our facility and meet with staff and participants. The CWS team provided Governor Dukakis with a comprehensive overview of the Re-imagining Reentry Program as well as our ongoing efforts to support the employment training needs of returning citizens and incarcerated individuals who are preparing for release. Governor Dukakis is pictured here with an official proclamation he signed for CWS during his time as Governor

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Boston Community Solar Collaborative Event

CWS Business Engagement Manager, Gregg Caplitz, and recent graduates of our Solar Technician Training Program attended the Boston Community Solar Cooperative (BCSC) celebratory kickoff event on Saturday, March 2nd at the Fields Corner Business Lab in Dorchester.

BCSC is a new coalition of individuals, businesses, and non-profits focused on organizing a grassroots movement to create an equitable and just transition to a clean energy economy in Environmental Justice Communities in Boston. BCSC will also develop its first community-owned solar array on the rooftop of the Dorchester Food Co-op store.

The CWS group had the opportunity to learn about upcoming employment openings, connect with other community organizations, and engage with political leaders.

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Catering Event at Massachusetts State House

The CWS Culinary Team returned to the Hall of Flags at the Massachusetts State House to provide catering for an event hosted by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities. Chef Rocco and Chef Antonio did another wonderful job providing breakfast for this well attended event. CWS looks forward to continuing to provide catering support for future events hosted by the Commission.

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Assistant Secretary of Environmental Justice

Visits CWS

CWS recently welcomed Crystal Johnson, Assistant Secretary of Environmental Justice, Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs.

During her visit, she toured the building, met with participants and staff, and had the opportunity to learn more about the Solar Technician Training Program and our plans to develop the Program in the future.

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National Grid Energy Infrastructure Academy Graduation Event

The National Grid Energy Infrastructure Academy Graduation Event was held on March 18th at the National Grid site in Waltham. We are happy to share 5 of the graduates have accepted positions with National Grid and a National Grid affiliated partner. With the help of the CWS team, the other members of the class continue to actively pursue employment placements. We look forward to continuing to support this group as they develop their new career pathways.

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CWS Career Opportunities

As one of the oldest non-profit agencies in Boston, we take pride in our commitment to overcoming barriers to economic well-being and creating a positive impact in the community. If you are interested in joining our team, we are always looking for additional dedicated team members. Currently, we are recruiting for:

• Case Manager: Empower individuals by providing support, resources, and guidance to help them overcome obstacles and achieve their goals.

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Participant Success Story

Roberto is a recent graduate of the National Grid Energy Infrastructure Academy. Prior to enrolling in the Academy, he was working at a lumber yard and looking for opportunities to develop a new set of marketable career skills.

Roberto has stated that enrolling in the program helped him immensely. He was able to get out of his shell, gain more confidence with networking, and expand his public speaking skills. In addition, he shared that he learned so much from his instructors and felt very supported by staff throughout his entire experience at CWS. He believes that enrolling in the Energy Infrastructure Academy helped to bring back his hope for the future and the possibility of finding a solid career instead of a dead-end job. We are pleased to share that Roberto recently accepted a position as a Meter Reader with National Grid.

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