A newly established Chelsea 500 Committee—comprising the Chelsea Collaborative, TND, the Chelsea Housing Authority, the Chelsea Recreation and Cultural Affairs Division, and Bunker Hill Community College—is organizing a Career Fair scheduled for Dec. 14 at Chelsea City Hall.
This coalition of local organizations has united to develop employment pathways for Chelsea residents seeking positions at Encore Boston Harbor, the $2.6 billion casino and resort opening in June 2019 in Everett.
The committee’s initiatives include jobs pipeline information sessions, career readiness workshops, case management, interview skills training, ESL instruction, computer classes, and additional support services. Community members interested in employment opportunities at Encore Boston Harbor are welcome to attend these workshops and classes.
The committee’s name reflects an ambitious goal: the “500” signifies the target of helping 500 or more Chelsea residents acquire the necessary skills and support to successfully apply for positions at Encore Boston Harbor.
Beyond its immediate focus on the casino’s opening, Chelsea 500 aims to establish sustainable workforce development capacity in the community. The committee is also pursuing advocacy and job readiness services to enhance employment prospects for residents in the near term, while building partnerships with businesses in hospitality and related industries.
Collaborating partners include the Casino Action Network, One Everett, Somerville, Boston, and the MassHire Metro North Workforce Board.
(An information session hosted by Chelsea 500, MassHire, and Encore Boston Harbor will take place on Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. at the Mary C. Burke Complex. For additional details, contact Sylvia Ramirez at 617-889-6080).