September 24, 2013

Sens. Warren, Markey Announce Federal Grant to Reduce Juvenile Recidivism in Springfield

September 24, 2013

WASHINGTON, DC - United States Senator Elizabeth Warren and Senator Edward J. Markey today announced that the United States Department of Labor (DOL) has awarded the Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (LWD) a major $11.67 million from its Workforce Innovation Fund. The grant is part of the Pay for Success program, which provides funding for programs that achieve measurable outcomes of success. It will support a project aimed at increasing employment and reducing recidivism for young men leaving the state's juvenile justice system.

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