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Latest Seasonally Unadjusted Unemployment and Job Estimates for Local Labor Markets in Massachusetts for August 2023 

9/19/2023 Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

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Massachusetts Unemployment and Job Estimates for August 2023 

9/15/2023 Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

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Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development Announces Plans to Modernize the Department of Unemployment Assistance Insurance System  

9/05/2023 Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

New Online System with Improved User Experience to launch in two phases, with phase one launching early September

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $18 Million to Drive Equitable Clean Energy Workforce Development  

8/29/2023 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Lieutenant Governor Driscoll and administration officials announced the awards at the Pipefitters Local 537 in Dorchester

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Latest Seasonally Unadjusted Unemployment and Job Estimates for Local Labor Markets in Massachusetts for July 2023 

8/21/2023 Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

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Massachusetts Unemployment and Job Estimates for July 2023 

8/18/2023 Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

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Latest Seasonally Unadjusted Unemployment and Job Estimates for Local Labor Markets in Massachusetts in June 2023 

7/25/2023 Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

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Massachusetts Unemployment & Job Estimates for June 2023 

7/21/2023 Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $3.5 Million in New Grants to Eliminate Barriers to Employment, Increase Access to High-Quality Job Training  

7/17/2023 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Grants to support job training initiatives across the state, including Lawrence, Holyoke, Boston, and Wakefield

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $2.5 Million for Re-Entry Workforce Training Grants for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals  

7/10/2023 Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

Program Participants to Receive On-The-Job Training from Local Organizations for High-Demand Industries Including Clean Energy, Hospitality, and Manufacturing

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Low Employment Across Commonwealth Triggers Statutory Change in Unemployment Insurance Maximum Benefit Week Allotment 

6/27/2023 Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $34 Million to Hire over 7,600 Youth for Employment Opportunities 

6/26/2023 Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

YouthWorks Program Helps Provide Vital Work Experience and Soft Skills Training for Youth and Young Adults

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Latest Seasonally Unadjusted Unemployment and Job Estimates for Local Labor Markets in Massachusetts in May 2023 

6/20/2023 Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

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Massachusetts Unemployment and Job Estimates for May 2023 

6/16/2023 Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

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At BIO International Convention, Governor Healey Pledges to “Lengthen Massachusetts’ Lead” in Life Sciences with New Workforce Initiatives  

6/06/2023 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Announces MassTalent hub to connect employers and skilled workers in high-growth industries and Pathmaker program to fund training in life sciences