Substance Use and Addictions Workforce Forum. Register today!

At this Forum you will learn about:

• The substance use and addictions (SUD) workforce;
• The educational pathways, required certifications and licenses;  
• How employers build career growth opportunities for entry and mid-level staff; 
• How to develop partnerships with your local career center and MRC office; and 
• Resources for advising your clients and customers who are interested in entering the SUD field.

Program:

Welcome: Secretary Rosalin Acosta, Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

Workforce Overview: Jen Parks, Workforce Development and Training Coordinator, DPH Bureau of Substance Addiction Services

Provider Experience: Pat Emsallem, Chief Operating Officer, SSTAR  

Panel Presenation

• Worker experience: Brian Robbins, Director PIER Recovery Center of Cape Cod
• Educator experience: Steven Chisholm, Assistant Professor/Chair, Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation/Certificate Programs, North Shore Community College
• Career Center experience
• Mass Rehab Commission experience

Light lunch and regional networking.