The mission of the Greater New Bedford and Wareham Career Center system is to provide a continuum of programs and services that help job seekers to obtain and retain employment leading to economic self-sufficiency; and to identify and meet current and future labor force needs to help employers compete in the global economy.

Values

Our core values, which will guide the way we behave towards each other and interact with external customers, and will form the basis of our business relationships:
• Leadership
• Excellence
• Integrity
• Accountability
• Teamwork and partnering
• Learning

Customers - We are committed to:
• Focusing on achieving outcomes for customers and making a real difference
   to the lives of our customers
• Being fair to all and demonstrating the highest level of ethical behavior
• Treating each other and our clients with respect and honesty
• Working with our partners to develop and implement programs and services
   that will benefit all customers.

Staff - We are committed to:
• Encouraging leadership that is shared and where people are empowered to
   participate in decision-making that affects them
• Providing strong leadership in the development and implementation of policies,
   programs and services
• Accepting personal responsibility for our actions
• Committing to working collaboratively to achieve successful outcomes
• Valuing the contributions of all
• Fostering the value of continuous learning and improvement in our people
• Embracing equity and diversity to ensure a workplace that is reflective of the wider community.

Innovation, creativity and quality - We are committed to:
• Seeking to continuously improve and innovate policies, programs and services
• Striving for excellence and creativity in all we do
• Continuing to deliver quality programs and services and encourage quality in others.