03/23/2023
Massachusetts | African Bridge Network African Bridge Network in Massachusetts is an organization that facilitates Mentorship Programs, Career Guidance, and Professional Networking.
MassHire Metro South/West works to empower disadvantaged and disengaged youth by educationa nd employment in the Metro Southwest region of Boston.
IN SCHOOL
(Ages 14-18)
We collaborate with schools to implement a career curriculum for students in grades 9-12. We start with Career awareness: (Gr. 9)
Career Interest Assessments
Labor Market Studies
Introduction to Industry Experts
We add Career Exploration: (Gr. 10)
Employer Site Visits
Career Mentoring
Foundational Soft Skills Training
We launch students into Career Immersion: (Gr. 11-12)
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03/23/2023
Massachusetts | African Bridge Network African Bridge Network in Massachusetts is an organization that facilitates Mentorship Programs, Career Guidance, and Professional Networking.
03/23/2023
This , we are highlighting some local & national Black leaders who are advocating on behalf of our immigrant & refugee families.
⭐️ Emmanuel Owusu (Founding Executive Director, African Bridge Network ) ⭐️
🔵 Emmanuel Owusu purpose is to help develop the potentials of the African diaspora toward the development of Africa. A native of Ghana, Emmanuel has worked for almost a decade in Urban, Environmental and Policy Planning with years of grant program management experience.
🔵 As the founder and Executive Director of African Bridge Network (ABN) Emmanuel and this brilliant team has developed strong programs, workshops & services support African immigrants in the Commonwealth. The African Bridge Network mission is to create a supportive integration network that enables African immigrants in Massachusetts to leverage their qualifications and experiences in order to maximize their potential.
🔵 Some of ABN’s programs and services include mentorship programs, job search and career advising workshops and fellowship opportunities. All of their programs and activities significantly contribute to professional development, economic stability and integration of the skilled immigrant professionals in Massachusetts.
🔵 Thank you, Emmanuel, for your active leadership in advocating for African immigrants with our commonwealth. 🙏🏾🇨🇬❤️
03/23/2023
Boston Immigrant Professionals Fellowship | Massachusetts | African Bridge Network African Bridge Network in Massachusetts is an organization that facilitates Mentorship Programs, Career Guidance, and Professional Networking.
10/24/2018
Marlborough High School and MassHire Metro South/West Youth Careers presented at JFF Fall 2018 Pathway to Prosperity Network Institute @ Hyatt Regency Cambridge "Engaging Employers in Preparing Youth fr the World of Work"! Applying and to high-quality work-based-learning and employer engagement.
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Our goal is to increase the number of students and teachers who are proficient in these fields. Together we can create a workforce that is better prepared, higher skilled and motivated to succeed.
There are many ways to structure a work experience, and there is certain to be a model to fit your company. We offer a range of structures, such as community project-based, observational, employer-driven project-based, and traditional work experience.
“A relevant STEM education is not just about content. It’s also about teaching students how to develop and employ a variety of 21st century skills that will promote success in college and career.” — Dan Riley, Director of the STEM Early College High School in Marlborough
Exposing students to the world of work does three things:
- it helps them give forethought to potentials careers and the education needed to attain them
-it teaches them to work
-it provides students the opportunity to gain the soft skills so critical to employers
Why should employers help prepare the talent pipeline?
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