Area Served

• 43 communities; one of sixteen workforce investment boards in Massachusetts (Regional Map)

Geographic Area

• Between Routes 128/ I 495

Industry

• “Technology Heartland”—largest concentration of high-tech and innovation companies in Massachusetts
• 17% of all jobs in Massachusetts

Employment

• Employs 30% of all technology workers in MA—largest number of technology intensive jobs in MA
• 2nd highest number of health care jobs in MA

K12 Education

• Largest number (1/6) of all K12 students
• 66% of all METCO students
• More than 70% of students in 88% of region's communities score Advanced or Proficient in Math MCAS, Grade 10

Education Level

• 54% of residents have Bachelor's degrees or higher