Press Kit

Everything you need to know about Commonwealth Corporation! This electronic press kit was built to share digital brand assets, recent press releases and information on our leadership, in an easily accessible way.

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Who We Are

As a nationally recognized leader in building industry sector partnerships that address the skill needs of specific employers in an industry, Commonwealth Corporation creates new or expanded capacity in education and training programs for demand occupations. We are committed to ensuring that Massachusetts businesses have access to a pipeline of highly skilled workers and that youth and adults in Massachusetts have pathways to good jobs in the knowledge economy.

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Our History

Commonwealth Corporation (CommCorp) is a quasi-public agency that was established in 1996 through the merger of two Massachusetts nonprofit organizations: the Industrial Service Program and the Bay State Skills Corporation. The agency was then known as the Corporation for Business, Work and Learning until March 2001, when it began doing business under the name “Commonwealth Corporation” by a resolution of its board of directors. The Legislature formally approved the name change in September 2004.

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Meet our Leadership

Lauren E. Jones

Secretary of Labor andWorkforce Development

Secretary Jones has more than 17 years of experience working in local and state government, non-profits, and the private sector, with a particular focus on workforce development. She manages the Commonwealth’s workforce development and labor departments to ensure that workers, employers, and the unemployed have the tools, training, and safety resources needed to succeed in the Massachusetts economy.

Molly Jacobson

President & CEO ofCommonwealth Corporation

Molly Jacobson serves as the President and CEO of Commonwealth Corporation, leading the staff and team in support of Massachusetts workers and businesses. Molly has over 14 years of experience in strategic planning and management. Previously, she was a Partner at Boston Consulting Group, where she focused on workforce and economic development topics with state and local governments.