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          Join Boston’s leading educators and industry experts to explore career-aligned high school programs, in-demand workplace skills, and innovative school partnerships driving student success

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          Our Women’s Leadership Program enables you to take your leadership to the next level by arming you with the most in-demand leadership toolkit.

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          Boston’s Future Leaders

          Our Boston’s Future Leaders (BFL) program provides emerging leaders with a socially conscious and civically engaged leadership toolkit, as well as the opportunity to apply their knowledge through experiential assignments.

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          Authentic Professionalism for Early Career Professionals

          In this highly interactive workshop with Strategic Career & Leadership Coach Carole-Ann Penney, you’ll define your professional identity and develop strategies to confidently navigate workplace dynamics.

          Read More
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          City Awake

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          We are developing an ecosystem of corporations and partners with the influence and buying power to transform economic inclusion for minority business enterprises (MBEs).

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          For over 30 years, the Chamber’s Women’s Network has connected female professionals of all background and career levels. Today, our Women’s Network is the largest in New England, strengthening the professional networks of women each year.

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MA Apprentice Network

2024 National Apprenticeship Week Celebration

November 20, 2024 9:00 am – 10:30 am Suffolk University

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  • Thank you for joining the Massachusetts Apprentice Network for our National Apprenticeship Week Celebration!
  • Attendees learned new ways of utilizing the professional apprenticeship model to create diverse, sustainable, and scalable talent pipelines that will help you to get the best employees into your organization.

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  • This event was FREE for Members & Non-Members

Engage in Untapped Talent

As part of National Apprentice Week, members of the Massachusetts Apprentice Network joined for a celebration of the Network’s apprentices and their employer sponsors. This event provided apprentices and their champions with a forum to network with each other, meet with top workforce leaders in the Commonwealth, and be publicly acknowledged for their achievements.

ABOUT THE APPRENTICE NETWORK

In 2022, the Massachusetts Apprentice Network launched with 6 founding employers. Since then, it has grown substantially, with a current roster of over 16 participating employers. With talent and training providers, intermediary organizations, and other supporting entities, the Network is actively broadening the adoption of apprenticeships. Recognizing that there is not a one-size-fits-all solution, the Network is committed to assisting organizations to develop custom solutions that best meet their apprenticeship needs.

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Lauren Jones

Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development, Commonwealth of MA

Secretary Lauren Jones brings nearly two decades of experience working in local and state government, non-profits, and the private sector, with a particular focus…Read more
Secretary Lauren Jones brings nearly two decades of experience working in local and state government, non-profits, and the private sector, with a particular focus on workforce development. Prior to joining the Healey-Driscoll Administration, Jones served as Executive Vice President of the Massachusetts Business Roundtable and led the organization’s workforce development policy and strategy.

She previously led the Massachusetts market for the non-profit Apprenti, where she worked with companies to cultivate and diversify tech talent through registered apprenticeships. She also created and led the Business Strategy Unit for Boston Mayor Marty Walsh’s Office of Economic Development, supporting business attraction and employer engagement in the city of Boston. Prior to that, she held several roles in the Patrick-Murray Administration, including Communications Director for the Executive Office of Labor & Workforce Development, Policy & Communications Director for former Lieutenant Governor Tim Murray, and Senior Program Manager of the Economic Development Incentive Program in the Office of Business Development.

As Executive Vice President of the Roundtable, Jones was the Co-Chair of the Workforce Solutions Group and served on the Board for the Massachusetts Workforce Association, the Executive Committee for the Alliance for Vocational Technical Education, the Board of Advisors for the Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education, the Boston Private Industry Council, and previously served on the Future of Work Commission. She holds a Master’s in Public Administration from Northeastern University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Providence College. She lives in Boston.

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Jim Rooney

President & CEO, Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce

James E. Rooney is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, one of the region’s leading business associations. Under…Read more
James E. Rooney is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, one of the region’s leading business associations. Under Rooney’s guidance, the Boston Chamber has become the leading voice of the business community on public policy issues, weighing in on important matters such as our region’s public transportation infrastructure, economic mobility, health care costs, workforce development and policy regarding our state’s competitiveness.

In addition, Rooney has focused on broadening the Chamber’s membership, including introducing new programs and initiatives designed to attract and retain next generation leaders, minority-owned and small businesses. Prior to joining the Chamber in 2015, Rooney was executive director of the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority for nearly 15 years, overseeing the development and construction of the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC) and leading the management teams of four MCCA owned facilities in Massachusetts. Before moving to the MCCA in 2001, Rooney served two years as Chief of Staff to Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino, chairing the Mayor’s cabinet and playing a critical role in all aspects of city governance including education, public safety, public works and transportation.

He began his public career at the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, the nation’s fourth largest transit system, where he spent 18 years, starting as a track laborer and ending as Deputy General Manager. He also served one year as the MBTA’s Acting General Manager during a gubernatorial transition. During the 1990s, Rooney served in senior positions at the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority and the Central Artery Project, Boston’s $15 billion “Big Dig” highway project. Rooney has served in leadership positions on several boards of directors and currently sits on professional and non-profit boards including the Professional Convention Management Association’s (PCMA) North American Advisory Board/Mexico Tourism Board, Vice Chair of the Association of Chambers of Commerce Executives (ACCE), The Partnership, Inc., and the Boston Private Industry Council (PIC).

Rooney has been recognized many times throughout his career for both professional and civic contributions including, a PCMA Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to the global meetings industry and a City of Boston Lifetime Achievement Award for leadership and advocacy for immigrant advancement and diversity. In 2018, Rooney was named one of Boston’s Top 10 Most Influential People by Boston Magazine, and one of the “Power 50” executives who made the biggest impact on Greater Boston’s business community and the region’s overall economy by the Boston Business Journal.

Rooney grew up in South Boston and attended the prestigious Boston Latin School, graduating as president of his class. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Harvard College and attended the Boston University Graduate School of Management.

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Brad MacDougall

Director of Consulting Services New England, CGI

Brad MacDougall is a Director of Consulting Services in CGI’s New England Business Unit.  CGI is among the largest IT and management consulting services firms…Read more
Brad MacDougall is a Director of Consulting Services in CGI’s New England Business Unit.  CGI is among the largest IT and management consulting services firms in the world with offices in Burlington and Boston.  With over 20 year of government experience, Brad provides senior government officials with strategic counsel on how to accelerate and modernize the positive impact that government has with individuals and businesses in the Commonwealth. Brad also serves as Chair of the Incompass Human Services agency that serves individuals with intellectual disabilities and is a lifelong resident of Massachusetts with his family.

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Marisa Kelly

President, Suffolk University

Marisa Kelly is the 11th president of Suffolk University, where she is driving momentum through her focus on educational opportunity, career readiness, and community…Read more
Marisa Kelly is the 11th president of Suffolk University, where she is driving momentum through her focus on educational opportunity, career readiness, and community impact. She is a respected leader in higher education, committed to ensuring that people from all backgrounds have access to the transformative opportunities that a Suffolk education provides.

Kelly was named Suffolk’s permanent president in March 2018 after guiding the University as acting president for 20 months. Under her leadership, Suffolk has been recognized as a leader in social mobility and as a First-Gen Forward institution for its efforts to support the success of its first-generation college students.

She has been resolute in affirming Suffolk’s longstanding commitment to inclusivity and believes the University’s strength is greater because of its diversity.

Kelly has also championed career readiness at Suffolk, ensuring the launch of the reimagined Center for Career Equity, Development, & Success, which actively promotes greater equity and access in the workforce and whose integrated career education curriculum begins when Suffolk students first enroll.

An advocate for global awareness, Kelly has prioritized accessible opportunities for international study and travel, whether students take part in Suffolk’s Global Gateway or academic travel seminar programs, or study with dozens of University partners around the world.

Kelly’s leadership has inspired record levels of giving and a strengthening University reputation. She initiated and led a strategic planning process that culminated in the Suffolk 2025 plan, which has guided the University’s work, and she is leading Suffolk in the development of its next strategic plan.

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Kiran Puchakayala

IT Consultant, New England Business Unit, CGI

Kiran Puchakayala is an IT consultant at CGI in the New England Business Unit with over three years of experience in designing, developing, and deploying enterprise…Read more
Kiran Puchakayala is an IT consultant at CGI in the New England Business Unit with over three years of experience in designing, developing, and deploying enterprise and web applications using JAVA/J2EE and .Net technologies. She brings a solid foundation in Agile methodologies, SDLC, and cloud computing (AWS), alongside expertise in frontend (Angular, Vue) and backend development. Certified as an AWS Cloud Practitioner and Salesforce Administrator, Kiranmai completed CGI’s U.S. Department of Labor Registered Tech Apprenticeship, earning a Software Engineer journeyman certificate, and is a graduate of the U.S. Academy Java program. After a career break, she reignited her passion for tech through the apprenticeship, successfully re-launching her career as a Full stack developer. Her dedication to continuous learning and her diverse technical skill set make her a versatile and effective contributor to CGI.

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Tom Jung

IT Consultant, New England Business Unit, CGI

Tom Jung is a dedicated IT consultant at CGI in the New England Business Unit, bringing nearly two years of experience shaped by his journey through CGI’s U.S. Department…Read more
Tom Jung is a dedicated IT consultant at CGI in the New England Business Unit, bringing nearly two years of experience shaped by his journey through CGI’s U.S. Department of Labor Registered Tech Apprenticeship program. With a background in animation and a passion for UI/UX design, Tom actively contributes ideas that enhance user experience, desiring to make applications more intuitive and visually engaging. His commitment to growth has led him to develop skills in Java, HTML, Angular, and QA testing, progressing toward Software Engineering journeyman credentials. Tom’s journey reflects a strong commitment to continuous learning—adapting from arts to tech, he quickly picks up new frameworks and tools, demonstrating flexibility and resilience in a dynamic industry, and valuable contributions to CGI.

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