News & Updates
- Business Provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)
- Summary of Funding for Job Training and Support Services Across the Commonwealth
- $2.59 Million To Boost Job Training And Support Services For Communities On The North Shore
- Recovery Funds For Workers On North Shore
- $1.79M to Boost Job Training and Support Services in Northampton & Surrounding Communities
Recovery and Reinvestment - Labor & Workforce Development
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) resources provided to the Commonwealth will support training and education programs for people across the state. These funds support statewide programming and formula grants to the state's 16 local workforce boards, ensuring that resources reach the whole Commonwealth. Governor Patrick and Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Suzanne M. Bump are committed to using the resources provided by the ARRA to support unprecedented investments in education, training and assistance in job search for workers, unemployed individuals, and young people.
Funding and Contracts
Summer Jobs & Youth Programs
Worker Training Programs
Unemployment Assistance
Regional AllocationsARRA Allocations by Workforce Region
Learn more about regional allocations of WIA resources. State Plan for ARRA
Spending and Reports
Information on spending for these programs will be posted as soon as it is available.
Important Information For Posting Recovery Funded Positions
Massachusetts law requires that employers with contracts funded in whole or in part by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) post Recovery-funded job openings online through JobQuest or contact a Business Services Representative at your local One-Stop Career Center.
