Metro North REB Executive Director Nancy Brown has been appointed to a task force that is charged with developing strategies to enhance opportunities for social and economic advancement for underserved residents of the Commonwealth. The Task Force on the Chronically Unemployed and Underemployed began discussions in late January, and will fulfill its obligations within a three-month timeframe. It is developing recommendations and an action plan to respond to the short-term needs of target populations, as well as to establish a more systematic approach over the long-term. The dual focus of the Task Force is to develop strategies that will increase the skill levels of chronically unemployed workers, and enhance access to jobs for low-wage workers in key growth sectors.

Task Force members represent a wide range of MA-based constituencies, including state and local workforce development agencies, community-based organizations, and organized labor. “This is a wonderful opportunity to share best practices, and to use our combined expertise to provide clear, feasible recommendations to Governor Patrick. I am confident that our recommendations will enable the Commonwealth to optimize its efforts, resulting in tangible results for the state’s chronically unemployed residents,” Ms. Brown said.

The Task Force will present its findings and recommendations to Governor Patrick this spring.

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