The Massachusetts Workforce Skills Fund was a pilot initiative launched on September 10, 2024, by the Healey-Driscoll Administration to provide financial support for jobseekers. The program helped reduce barriers to training and employment and encouraged more individuals to pursue their career goals.
Designed as a pilot, the Massachusetts Workforce Skills Fund provided training stipends of up to $5,000 for Massachusetts residents enrolled in eligible training programs—such as the Career Technical Initiative (CTI) and the Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund (WCTF)—while funds were available.
The program offered crucial financial support through stipends that helped participants focus on developing new skills in high-demand industries, including Healthcare, Finance, Construction, Hospitality, Transportation, Manufacturing, Trades, and Information Technology.
This pilot program concluded in 2025.
For information on other available training and employment opportunities, explore resources such as Navigating Your Career Path, MassHire Career Centers, MassHire JobQuest, MassHire job fairs and workshops, and MassTalent for Jobseekers.