Journal Article
Needed skills versus available skills: an assessment tool is launched
Melnik, Mark; Bluestone, Barry; Clayton-Matthews, Alan (2009-01)
Economic development often founders on a mismatch between available workforce skills and companies? needs. A tool that analyzes critical sets of labor market data not previously considered in tandem can help local governments improve planning.
Communities and Banking , Issue Win , Pages 14-16

Journal Article
Immigrants and the Massachusetts health-care workforce
Hohn, Marcia (2009-01)
Health-care job openings are growing twice as fast as the average for all industries in Massachusetts, and immigrants are eager to acquire health-industry skills. The author describes local training programs and recommends immigrant-friendly improvements.
Communities and Banking , Issue Win , Pages 5-6