2026–27 · City-wideSubmitted in Chinese
Career support for caregivers returning to work
The resident asks for career training, flexible work information and return-to-work support for people who left jobs to care for family, to increase employment and reduce economic inequality.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text, submitted in Chinese.
The resident's idea, as submitted
Submitted in ChineseThe idea
提供照顧者職涯培訓、彈性工作資訊及重返職場支援，幫助因照顧家庭而離開職場的居民重新就業。
Who it helps and why
增加照顧者（尤其是女性）的就業機會，減少因照顧責任造成的經濟不平等。
Details
- Cycle
- 2026–27
- Submitted
- August 5, 2026
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Economy & Workers
- How it was submitted
- Community partner workshop
- Partner organization
- Greater Boston Chinese Golden Age Center
- Submission language
- Chinese
Themes grouped with AI from resident idea text.
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