Massachusetts Labor & Workforce Development

10/20/2026

Expanding opportunities for jobseekers to earn, learn, and grow in Massachusetts.

Last week, Governor Healey announced $2 million in Apprenticeship Grants to expand access to jobs. More information about Massachusetts Registered Apprenticeship is available at mass.gov/Apprenticeships

10/15/2026

More Massachusetts residents will have opportunities to earn while they learn and build skills for growing industries.

Since January 2023, Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll have awarded more than $15M in GROW grants to expand registered programs and career pathways statewide.

Whether you're starting a new career path or looking for a change, registered apprenticeships offer a path to a rewarding job while providing invaluable hands-on experience. More information is available at mass.gov/Apprenticeships

10/13/2026

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.🌟

10/01/2026

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.

09/28/2026

Last week, we announced $2.25 million in grants to support partnerships that connect people returning to their communities after incarceration with hands-on job training and support services—and Ryan’s story shows what that support can mean for someone building a new career.

09/24/2026

Massachusetts is investing $2.25 million in 12 organizations that will help 445 formerly incarcerated individuals access job training, career support, and pathways to employment as they return to their communities.

This latest round builds on nearly $10 million invested in re-entry workforce development since January 2023—supporting programs expected to reach more than 1,400 people across Massachusetts.

By connecting talent with the skills, resources, and opportunities they need to succeed in the workforce, we’re helping create stronger pathways to economic stability and long-term employment.

09/21/2026

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 Massachusetts Labor & Workforce Development Secretary Jones.

09/18/2026

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.

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09/09/2026

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