Are you passionate about shaping the future workforce and empowering young people in the Merrimack Valley?
MassHire Merrimack Valley Workforce Board’s (MVWB) Youth Committee is at the heart of driving innovative workforce development opportunities that create meaningful program initiatives for youth and young adults. Committee members collaborate via quarterly meetings to develop impactful strategies to help develop programs that help young people build critical skills, explore career pathways, and meet the needs of a thriving, inclusive workforce.
Be part of a team that’s actively making a difference for the next generation- your voice and expertise matter!
Our Youth Committee Is comprised of the following representatives:
CHAIR
Calvin C. Williams, Sr. Director Development/Community Relations
United Way Massachusetts Bay & Merrimack Valley
Brad Howell, President & CEO
Fidelity House/CRC
James Henderson, Executive Director
MassHire MV Career Center
Tom Raiche, Labor Liaison
AFL-CIO Community
MV Central Labor Council
Ellen Weinhold, Program Coordinator
North Andover Housing Authority
Michael Bevilacqua, Asst. VP
MV Chamber of Commerce
David Tagliaferri, Adult/TAY CM Supv
Mass. Dept. of Mental Health
Linda Soucy, Grant Writer/Founder
Methuen Arlington Neighborhood, Inc.
Tia Gerber, Director of Community Partnerships
Whittier Reg. Tech. HS
Lauren Jones, Director of Career and Technical Education
Greater Lawrence Technical School
Roberto Duran, Work-Based Learning Manager
Lawrence High School
Fermin Peralta, District Manager
Department of Youth Services, NE Region
Jeurys Santiago, Founder, CEO
Minds With Purpose
Interested in becoming a Member?
Members must go through an approval process by MassHire MVWB. For more information, please contact us today.