Workforce Initiative Archives - The Arc of Massachusetts

Leo’s Letter: The Time is Now: Our Workforce Crisis

November 7, 2019Government Affairs, Leo's Letters, News, Workforce Initiative

A substantial investment in the workforce is needed across human services today, and for those of us worried about persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, it cannot come too soon. Continue reading

Leo’s Letter: How Do We Address The Evolving Needs Of Our Community?

October 24, 2019Leo's Letters, News, Supporting Families, Workforce Initiative

In this week’s vlog, Leo offers some thoughts on what The Arc will be prioritizing when it comes to aiding our community, including addressing the Workforce Shortage Crisis, ensuring supports and services, and working toward improving access and utilization of assistive technology.

Leo’s Letter: What Does It Mean To Be Invaluable?

October 10, 2019Leo's Letters, News, Workforce Initiative

Invaluable: that is truly what our workforce is to persons with disabilities and others in the human services sector. Continue reading

Leo’s Letter: Caring For Those Who Care

October 3, 2019Government Affairs, Leo's Letters, News, Workforce Initiative

On September 27, community members from CLASS/LifeLinks, Northeast Arc, Wayside Youth and Family Support Network, NFI Massachusetts, Key Program, Centerboard, and Bridgewell hosted a legislative breakfast at Peabody City Hall with the theme “Caring for Those Who Care.” Continue reading

Leo Sarkissian Interviewed On Baystate Business

September 30, 2019Government Affairs, News, Operation House Call, Workforce Initiative

On Thursday, September 26, our Executive Director Leo Sarkissian sat down with Bloomberg’s Tom Moroney for an interview as part of the Baystate Business program. Continue reading

Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week 2019: Serena’s Story

September 12, 2019News, Stories of The Arc, Workforce Initiative

Please join The Arc of Massachusetts in recognizing the dedication and accomplishments of our terrific Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) this week (September 8 – 14). We’ll be sharing stories this week that highlight the important contributions DSPs make every day to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Continue reading

Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week 2019: Partnerships With UCP Boston

September 12, 2019News, Stories of The Arc, Workforce Initiative

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