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Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD)

The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development builds a skilled workforce, connects talent to opportunity, supports those facing job loss or injury, and ensures safe workplaces.

Jobs and Careers

Whether you're looking to gain specialized training, a first-time jobseeker, or about to start a completely new career, we connect you with opportunities to help you succeed.

Job search resources 

Access job postings, career fairs, and career center support to land your next opportunity.

Improve your skills 

Build new skills with training, certifications, and workshops that make you stand out.

Registered apprenticeships 

Whether you're in high school or already in the workforce, you can earn while you learn and build a successful career path.

Claims

We’re committed to helping you achieve economic stability, whether you've experienced job loss, a serious medical condition, or a workplace injury.

Unemployment Insurance Program 

We understand that losing a job is stressful. Find out if you are eligible for unemployment insurance.

Paid Family and Medical Leave 

Life happens. Find out if you are eligible for PFML benefits when it matters most.

Workers' Compensation Benefits 

Were you injured at work? Find out if you are eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

Impacted by the federal government shutdown?

Federal employees furloughed during a federal government shutdown may be eligible for UI benefits. When filing a claim, select “lack of work” as the reason for separation.

Click here for more information on applying for UI benefits as a federal employee.

Employer Resources

We connect talent with opportunities and also connect opportunities with employers, like you, to help you attract, retain, and develop a world-class workforce. 

Attract talent 

Tools like online job boards, hiring events, and career center services to help you attract talent and recruit your workforce.

Retain talent 

No-cost services to help you retain talent, offering resources when facing layoffs, upskilling existing workers, or working to improve workplace safety.

Develop talent 

Workforce programs that connect you with training providers or give you access to skilled talent ready for employment.

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About the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

Lauren Jones, Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development 

Secretary Jones was appointed by Governor Healey on January 17, 2023. She previously held roles with the City of Boston under Mayor Walsh and in state government during the Patrick-Murray Administration.

About Secretary Lauren Jones

2024 - 2028 Workforce Agenda

Departments and Divisions

Affiliated Coalitions

Council on the Underground Economy  MassSkills Coalition  Massachusetts Caregiver Coalition 
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Phone

(617) 626-7100

Fax

(617) 727-1090

Address

One Ashburton Place
Suite 2112
Boston, MA 02108
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