The Re-Entry Workforce Development Demonstration Program (RWDDP) is an initiative of the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development, which is led by Secretary Rosalin Acosta. The program supports Governor Baker’s efforts to improve workforce outcomes among individuals returning to their communities after incarceration (i.e. returning citizens). The program is administered by Commonwealth Corporation, which is overseen by the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. This grant program is funded through a General Appropriation Act in the Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) State Budget (7003-0150). The following legislative report describes the administrative functions of the program and client outcomes.
About CommCorp
Commonwealth Corporation is a quasi-public agency in Massachusetts overseen by the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. Our mission is to foster workforce equity by delivering innovative and collaborative professional development solutions that help diverse communities and employers succeed. We administer and deliver a wide range of publicly and privately funded grant programs to create or expand education and training capacity for in-demand occupations. For more information, please contact us.
