South Shore Region
The South Shore Region is comprised of training sites in Brockton and New Bedford.
Brockton is the home to two of Boxing’s “World Champions,” Rocky Marciano and Marvelous Marvin Hagler.
The history of New Bedford pre-dates the Pilgrims of Plymouth by 18 years when it was investigated by English explorer Bartholomew Gosnold.
Programs:
Brockton :
Supported Work – Transitions participants to permanent, unsubsidized employment through “on-the-job” training at a company worksite.
Young Parents– Offers pregnant and parenting out-of-school youth, aged 14–21, who have not achieved a high school diploma with a variety of educational and life skills training.
Adult Basic Education – Meets the specific educational needs of adult students who have limited basic reading, language and math skills and/or limited English proficiency.
English for Speakers of Other Languages – Assists adult students who have limited English proficiency by meeting their specific educational needs.
Ithaka School Project – Provides a comprehensive youth training program for students between the ages of 15 and 19 who attend Ithaka School.
ZOOTS Workplace Literacy Program – Is designed to assist ZOOTS Corporation employees develop proficiency in English, particularly as it relates to understanding company policies and procedures and work-specific skills. The program provides individualized assessment, the development of company-specific curriculum, and the delivery of comprehensive training as well as coaching and support services.
New Bedford
ACHIEVE! – Serves out-of-school youth between the ages of 16 and 21, assisting with Adult Basic Education/GED preparation and more.
Food Stamps – Provides eligible Food Stamp recipients with education and training services leading to increased education/skill levels, employment, and increased advancement/earning power.
Direct funding from the Department of Transitional Assistance and the Department of Education; funding from the Brockton Public Schools through the Ithaka School Project; ZOOTS Corporation funding through the Workforce Training Fund; and WIA Youth funding through the Greater New Bedford Workforce Investment Board.
For more information on the South Shore sites and programs, contact Barbora Hazuková, Regional Manager at bhazukova@tra-inc.org.
Brockton
144 Main Street, Brockton, MA 02301
Phone: (508) 587-6115 Fax: (508) 580-2057
New Bedford
56-58 Spring Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
Phone: (508) 984-7419 Fax: (508) 984-7481