Sen. Adam Gomez Announces Grants for Young Adults with Disabilities

BOSTON — State Sen. Adam Gomez joined the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development for an Employment Programs for Young Adults with Disabilities grant award of $13,125 for the Corporation for Public Management. This initiative prepares young adults with disabilities for employment by providing occupational skills training, individualized coaching, and post-placement support.

“It’s self-evident that there are viable careers pathways for the young adults with disabilities in our community. Friends, family, and neighbors deserve the same dignity and respect that would be afforded to any other employee in the workforce,” Gomez said. “I am thankful to [EOLWD] Secretary [Lauren] Jones and the Healey-Driscoll administration for investing in the next generation in the city of Springfield.”

The Corporation for Public Management (CPM) will fund a collaborative initiative led by CPM in partnership with the Latino Economic Development Corp. and Mass2Miami Consultant Group, aiming to address the critical employment need of young adults with disabilities in the Springfield area.