The Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD)’s Post

The interactive data visualization below provides a snapshot of current job demand in Massachusetts based on online job posting data. The data shows that more than 220,000 active online jobs were posted last month. To explore this data further, visit Mass.gov/EconomicResearch

📺 Behind the WorkforceMA Episode 1: Investing in Technology Last year, Per Scholas Greater Boston received a grant from Commonwealth Corporation through the Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund to provide technology job training and career services to 200 individuals in greater Boston. Justin joined the program with no previous background in technology. In just four months, he was able to graduate the program and received his CompTIA A+ certification. Congratulations, Justin. 🎉 To learn more about the Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund, please visit https://ow.ly/KJoH50SyMpS #BTWorkforceMA

ICYMI: Earlier this month we awarded nearly $16 million in #WorkforceSuccessGrants to train, upskill, and hire untapped talent in health care, life sciences, culinary, and more. Click the picture below for the details and list of grantees. https://lnkd.in/e5k2AMjk

The first episode of Behind the WorkforceMA will premiere soon, but we couldn't wait to share this success story with you. Come #BTWorkforceMA with us featuring Per Scholas Greater Boston, a grantee of the Commonwealth Corporation Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund.

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. 👏

"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.

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.