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Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD)

The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD) advances opportunity across Massachusetts by connecting jobseekers to employment opportunities, supporting workers throughout their careers, and helping employers attract, retain, and develop a skilled workforce.

What you need to know

Progress on State Workforce Agenda

On June 11, 2026, the Healey-Driscoll Administration highlighted significant progress in advancing the Massachusetts State Workforce Agenda to retain, attract, and develop talent and modernize its workforce system.

About the Massachusetts Workforce Agenda 

How EOLWD supports the workforce

The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development connects people to jobs, supports workers through challenges, and helps employers build and grow their workforce.

Jobseekers

Explore career services, attend hiring events, and access resources to help you find your next job or advance your career.

Learn More about Jobseekers

Unemployment

Apply for unemployment insurance while searching for new employment opportunities.

Learn More about Unemployment

Employers

Access tools and resources to hire, retain, and grow your workforce.

Learn More about Employers

What do you need help with?

Explore programs & services

The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development helps workers find jobs, build skills, overcome challenges, and connect to meaningful careers, while supporting employers in recruiting, developing, and retaining a strong workforce.

Unemployment Assistance 

Find the information, guidance, and resources you need to navigate the unemployment process and understand your next steps.

Paid Leave 

Many Massachusetts workers are eligible for paid, job-protected leave to care for themselves or their family when it matters most. Check your eligibility and learn how to apply.

Workers' Compensation 

If you were injured at work, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits, including payments for lost wages and medical care related to your injury.
Career services  Registered apprenticeship  Employer resources 

EOLWD initiatives

SafetyWorks

SafetyWorks helps employers strengthen workplace safety with free consultation services and training grants for employee safety training.

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YES to youth jobs

Join a growing network of employers saying YES to youth jobs and helping young people build skills, gain experience, and explore career pathways.

Learn More about YES to youth jobs

Workforce innovation

We're modernizing MassHire technology and processes to improve services for jobseekers and employers in Massachusetts. Learn more about this project.

Learn More about Workforce innovation

Information about the labor market

Explore employment, wage, and labor force data for Massachusetts and its regions, including data by occupation and industry.

Unemployment and labor force data 

Employment information by occupation 

Employment information by industry 

Newsroom

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EOLWD Newsroom 

About 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. On March 18, 2024, the Healey-Driscoll Administration released its first workforce agenda, outlining the vision, goals, and strategies to support workforce development statewide.

Healey-Driscoll Administration Releases 2024 State Workforce Agenda
Lauren Jones

Lauren Jones

Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development

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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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Affiliated Coalitions

Council on the Underground Economy  MassSkills Coalition  Massachusetts Caregiver Coalition 

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