2025 MassHire Awards Celebration

On November 19, 2025, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development, the MassHire Department of Career Services, and the MassHire State Workforce Board will host the fifth MassHire Awards Celebration. In recognition of ongoing efforts to modernize and upgrade our systems, the theme of the 2025 MassHire Awards is Leaning Into the Future. 

MassHire continues to bridge gaps for both jobseekers and employers - innovating, collaborating, and leading with purpose. This year’s awards celebrate forward-thinking, future-framing efforts across the system.

Facilities

There are two public entrances to the Massachusetts State House: the General Hooker Entrance is located on Beacon Street and the Ashburton Park Entrance is located on Bowdoin Street. The Ashburton Park Entrance is the accessible entrance.

Parking

Nearby parking options are listed below:

LAZ Parking - Ashburton Lot
12 Ashburton Place
Outdoor Lot

100 Cambridge Street Parking Facility
30 Somerset Street
Indoor Garage

LAZ Parking
73 Tremont Place
Indoor Garage — Valet Parking
 
VPNE Beacon Street Lot
17 Beacon Street
Outdoor Lot — Valet Parking

Boston Common Garage
0 Charles St  (between Boylston St-Beacon St)

Plan your trip on the MBTA. 

Accessibility

The Ashburton Park Entrance on Bowdoin Street is the accessible entrance for the State House. Visitors using The RIDE can use the Capitol Coffee House at 122 Bowdoin Street as the drop off point address. This is across the street from the Ashburton Park entrance. Please notify us in advance if vans or buses are being arranged to drop off large groups of guests with mobility or accessibility needs.

Wheelchairs are available for loan upon request at the Ashburton Park accessible entrance.