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05/29/2026
The MassHire North Shore Workforce Board and the City of Lynn are bringing local employers together to say YES to youth jobs.
By saying YES, employers are helping teens and young adults gain hands-on experience, strengthen their skills, and prepare for future success.
05/27/2026
Massachusetts Labor & Workforce Development Secretary Jones joined Quincy College in celebrating the Class of 2026! 🎓
To this year’s graduates: wherever your path leads next, know this — your work matters, your story matters, and your success in Massachusetts matters.
Congratulations, Class of 2026 — the future is bright because of you.
05/22/2026
Massachusetts’ Strong Job Growth Continues as State Gains 8,500 Jobs in April; Unemployment Rate Remains at 4.7%.
Preliminary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that payroll jobs increased by 8,500 in April, following a revised increase of 7,200 jobs in March. Since last September, Massachusetts has added more than 21,600 payroll jobs, outpacing the country over the past 6 months.
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05/21/2026
Meet employers, get hired. mass.gov/HiringEvents
Employers like AccuRounds are leveraging Massachusetts Registered Apprenticeship to not only help attract and retain talent, but also create opportunities for current employees to build new skills, advance their careers, and strengthen the future workforce.
Want to learn more? Visit mas.gov/Apprenticeships to get started.
To expand opportunities for youth employment, The Executive Office of Massachusetts Labor & Workforce Development launched a pilot program encouraging MassHire regional Workforce Boards in Gateway Cities to partner with employers committed to hiring youth and young adults.
Building on that effort, the MassHire North Shore Workforce Board recently partnered with Salem Public Schools to host a job fair tailored to high school students — one of many hiring events MassHire organizes to connect jobseekers of all ages and experience levels with employers across the state.
Watch and hear from local employers such as the of the North Shore and the Peabody Essex Museum about the value of hiring youth and the opportunities they’re creating for young workers.
Here’s your Massachusetts Labor & Workforce Development at Work recap for April 👇
Lindsey's journey through registered into early childhood education reflects what is possible when talent meets opportunity.
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎
05/05/2026
It’s Teacher Appreciation Day, and here at The Executive Office of Massachusetts Labor & Workforce Development, we’re proud to celebrate early childhood educators—many of whom launched their careers through registered programs. Their work shapes our future, one learner at a time. Thank you for all that you do!
During our Week visit to AccuRounds last week, we had the opportunity to meet Nicole and surprise her with her apprenticeship completion certificate.
Nicole joined AccuRounds with prior experience as a machinist. In partnership with Massachusetts Registered Apprenticeship, they launch a Quality Assurance Technician apprenticeship program—creating a pathway for growth.
Today, Nicole is a certified QA professional and continuing to build her career at AccuRounds.