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The Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD)
Government Administration
Ensuring that workers, employers, and the unemployed have the tools and training needed to succeed in the economy.
About us
The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD) is the executive branch office of Massachusetts state government that provides oversight and assistance to the state’s businesses, workers, and jobseekers. EOLWD oversees the Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA), the Department of Career Services (DCS), the Department of Labor Standards (DLS), the Department of Industrial Accidents (DIA), the Department of Labor Relations (DLR), the Department of Family and Medical Leave (DFML), the Division of Apprentice Standards (DAS), the Council on the Underground Economy, and the Commonwealth Corporation. For assistance visit mass.gov/DUA or mass.gov/DFML.
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Congratulations to Jackie, a sophomore at Assabet Valley Regional Vocational School District, studying HVAC, for bringing home a silver medal at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Competition last week! 🥈 Our team was pleased to meet Jackie and her fellow classmates last month when we joined the Massachusetts Executive Office of Education to announce new Skills Capital Grants. When she graduates high school, Jackie plans to enter the workforce as an HVAC technician and contribute to Massachusetts' clean energy and sustainability goals. 👏
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"People come to Massachusetts to tap into our talent, and we need to make sure that we continue to drive that competitive spirit in unlocking opportunities..." While unveiling new #WorkforceSuccessGrants at Snapchef earlier this week in Springfield, Secretary Lauren Jones reinforced the Healey-Driscoll Administration's commitment to fostering a word-class workforce in Massachusetts.
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BIG NEWS 🎉: The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced this week $15.9 million in workforce development grant funding for 22 initiatives across Massachusetts, representing partnerships with employers, training providers, and regional collaborators. This latest round of workforce development funding will train, upskill, and provide job placement for 2,182 workers for in-demand occupations in health care, human services, life sciences, culinary arts, and more. This announced investments in Senator Kenneth J. Donnelly Workforce Success grants are funded by The Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD) and administered by Commonwealth Corporation through the state’s Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund. Each awarded grant aims to close the skills gap, increase access to well-paying jobs for unemployed and underemployed residents, and strengthen productivity and workforce needs among employers in regions throughout Massachusetts. Secretary Lauren Jones of Labor and Workforce Development, and Commonwealth Corporation President and CEO Molly Jacobson announced awarded grants at Snapchef in Springfield. Among the 22 grantees, Snapchef plans to train, upskill, and provide employment for 168 in Culinary Professional roles. Visit the following link for photos and to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eK67ErEE Just us in congratulating the following 22 grant recipients, totaling $15,950,698 to train and hire 2,182 individuals: -Action Ambulance Service, Inc., Wilmington -Aspire Training and Development, Shrewsbury -Bay Path University, Longmeadow -BioversityMA, Inc., Cambridge -Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, Centerville -Emerge Career, Boston -Forge Team, Inc., Auburndale -Holyoke Community College, Holyoke -Justice Resource Institute, Inc., Needham -Mass General Brigham, Somerville -MassHire Greater New Bedford Workforce Board, New Bedford -National Grid, Waltham -Operation ABLE of Greater Boston, Boston -Polus Center For Social and Economic Development, Inc., Athol -Quincy College, Quincy -Quinsigamond Community College, Worcester -Regis College, Weston -Seacoast Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (BaneCare Management), Gloucester -Snapchef, Dorchester/Springfield -Stack Education Partners, Boston -STEMatch, Inc., Wellesley #WorkforceSucessGrants #Massachusetts #WorkforceDevelopment
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We’re awarding $15.9 million in #WorkforceSuccessGrants to train, upskill, and provide jobs to 2,000 workers in health care, life sciences, and culinary arts.
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The Massachusetts unemployment rate in May remained below the national average, and the preliminary labor force increased by 13,600. Over the month, the Leisure and Hospitality sector gained 2,900, the Education and Health Services sector gained 2,500 jobs, and Construction sector gained 1,400 jobs. The total number of non-farm jobs in Massachusetts is estimated at 3,733,900. Click the link below for a detailed breakdown of the May 2024 unemployment and jobs report. https://lnkd.in/ehvmCUih
Massachusetts Unemployment and Job Estimates for May 2024
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Working with the Healey-Driscoll Administration to connect over 30 work-authorized newcomers to jobs, Thrive Support and Advocacy is fully staffed for the first time in a decade. With this expanded workforce, they're now in a better position to serve their customers and make a positive impact in their community.