Massachusetts has lost one third of its manufacturing jobs since 1990, and yet it has become conventional wisdom that the key to our competitive growth is increasing highly paid jobs performed by college graduates. But as the 2010 report Massachusetts Forgotten Middle Skill Jobs demonstrates, it is actually “middle skills” occupations, jobs that require more than a high school diploma but not a four-year degree, that make up the largest segment of job growth nationally and here in Massachusetts.… [more]
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MMA Award
The Massachusetts Municipal Association has recognized State Senator Katherine Clark (D-Melrose) as a distinguished “Legislator of the Year” based on her record of accomplishment for cities, towns and local taxpayers during the 2011 legislative session. Sen. Clark, who serves as the Senate Chair of the Public Service Committee, was presented with the award at the municipal association’s annual awards ceremony on January 21, 2012, before a crowd of local officials from across the state.… [more]
Race to the Top: Supporting Our Youngest Learners
Last week I joined Governor Patrick and students and educators from around the state to celebrate the recent announcement that Massachusetts has been selected to receive a $50 million grant to expand pre-Kindergarten education. As part of the federal Race to the Top: Early Learning Challenge program, Massachusetts was one of nine states awarded grants to develop new approaches to early learning and close the school readiness gap.… [more]
Mass Mentoring Award
BOSTON – Senator Katherine Clark was recognized at the State House at Youth Mentoring Day with an award for her support of mentoring in Massachusetts and encouraging continued public support for mentoring programs.
“It has been a pleasure to work with Mass Mentoring to encourage mentoring around my district and the state,” said Senator Clark. “I look forward to continuing this partnership as we work to expand youth mentoring programs that create positive life changing experiences for young people.”
“We were thrilled to honor Senator Clark at Youth Mentoring Day.… [more]
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