@MassLWD

Connecting jobseekers with opportunities in Massachusetts

 Boston, Massachusetts
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September by the numbers: ✅ 3,500 payroll jobs added ✅ 16,300 payroll jobs added since September 2025 ✅ Unemployment steady at 4.3% ✅ Labor force participation up to 65.4%—3.6 points above the U.S. rate Learn more 👇 mass.gov/lwd/labormarket-sep…

Massachusetts’ Gains Jobs, Labor Force Continues to Grow in September

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Since January 2023, @MassGovernor has awarded over $15M in GROW grants to expand registered #apprenticeshipMA opportunities. The latest round of grant funding will help employers create more pathways for residents to earn while they learn and build skills for growing industries.
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Governor Healey Announces $2 Million in Apprenticeship Grants to Expand Access to Jobs

EOLWD Launches Statewide Tour to Highlight Apprenticeship Opportunities

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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! This month, we celebrate the talents, skills, and valuable contributions of workers with disabilities while recognizing the importance of building inclusive workplaces where everyone can thrive.🌟
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No tricks, just treats—and nearly 40 opportunities to connect with employers this October. 🎃💼 Whether you're looking to start a new career or explore a different industry, the MassHire team is here to help. mass.gov/HiringEvents

Hiring events in Massachusetts

See upcoming events where you can meet employers and explore job opportunities.

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Hands-on learning opens doors to new opportunities and helps people build the skills to succeed. Thank you, @Project_Place, for connecting people with pathways to secure, rewarding employment.
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We're awarding $2.25 million through the Re-entry Workforce Development Demonstration Program to connect returning residents with jobs and career training.
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $2.25 Million to Connect Returning Residents with Jobs and...

Re-entry Workforce Development Demonstration Program supports job training and placement within culinary, construction, manufacturing, hospitality, and healthcare

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Massachusetts’ ability to compete starts with our greatest asset: our people. That means ensuring jobseekers, current workers, and the next generation can pursue pathways to good jobs in growing industries. More from @MassLWD Secretary Jones. ⬇️
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ALT A group of five individuals, wearing hard hats and safety vests, stand together smiling in an indoor industrial setting. A banner at the bottom features the Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor & Workforce Development logo. Text reads, "Massachusetts is already putting its untapped talent to work. The state is not ignoring the opportunity to train a homegrown workforce." The CommonWealth Voices logo is also present.

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Massachusetts is already putting its untapped talent to work

The administration is working across state agencies and with workforce partners to remove obstacles that prevent people from entering—and staying in—the workforce.

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The unemployment rate improves to 4.3% and labor force grows in August. Massachusetts has added 11,300 payroll jobs, including 9,700 private sector jobs, since September 2025. mass.gov/news/massachusetts-…

Massachusetts’ Unemployment Rate Improves to 4.3%; Labor Force Grows in August

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Whether you’re starting a new business or expanding, @MassLWD provides the tools employers need to attract, retain, and develop their workforce. 👉 Learn more about programs and funding opportunities. mass.gov/Workforce
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Leading up to Labor Day, @MassLWD released data today highlighting the impact and progress of the SafetyWorks Initiative, delivering resources to Massachusetts employers to proactively implement safety measures in the workplace. mass.gov/news/healey-driscol…

Healey-Driscoll Administration Highlights Impact and Progress of SafetyWorks Initiative

New data highlights workplace safety investments and resources that strengthen Massachusetts’ workforce and support employers

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September is officially Workforce Development Month! Join us throughout the month as we celebrate the programs, partnerships, and people creating career pathways, connecting talent with opportunity, and helping employers build the skilled workforce they need to grow.
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🎒 Back to school means a change in work schedules, too! Work-hour limits vary by age and whether school is in session, so make sure you know the rules before scheduling that next shift.
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The unemployment rate held steady at 4.4%, while the labor force participation rate remained at 65.3% in July. Since September, Massachusetts has added 17,800 payroll jobs, including 15,900 in the private sector. mass.gov/lwd//july-2026-ma-e…

Massachusetts’ Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 4.4%; Labor Force Participation Remains Steady in July

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YouthWorks connects young people with meaningful employment while helping employers meet workforce needs. At Fernandes Farm in Berkley, young adults are gaining hands-on experience while helping the farm expand its operations.
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Through the Workforce Training Fund Program, Shepley Wood Products/QXO in Hyannis is investing in employee training and building the skilled workforce it needs to grow in Massachusetts.
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The Career Technical Initiative (CTI) is building a stronger, more inclusive workforce by connecting untapped talent with job training, industry-recognized credentials, and meaningful employment opportunities.
Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $15.5 Million to Train Over 1,600 Jobseekers for In-Demand Careers

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In partnership with @CommCorp_MA, the Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $15.5 Million to Train Over 1,600 Jobseekers for In-Demand Careers. mass.gov/news/healey-driscol…

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $15.5 Million to Train Over 1,600 Jobseekers for In-Demand...

Career Technical Initiative connects adult learners with hands-on training for careers in the skilled trades, construction and manufacturing

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