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Massachusetts Payroll Jobs Increase for 3rd Consecutive Month While Labor Force Grows Again 

6/20/2025 Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

More than 14,000 jobs gained since February

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards More Than $20 Million to Businesses to Train 18,000 Workers, Add 1,200 Jobs 

6/20/2025 Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

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Governor Healey Calls on Trump Administration to Restore Youth Jobs Training Program  

6/04/2025 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Trump Administration recently halted operations at Job Corps Centers in Westover, Chicopee, Grafton and Devens, impacting 900 young people

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Launches New, Modernized Unemployment Insurance Technology System 

6/02/2025 Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

New system has helped dramatically reduce call wait times in first few weeks; Enhanced features including mobile device access, Spanish language services, and 24-hour self-service options to increase accessibility

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Releases Inaugural Workforce Data Report 

5/30/2025 Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

Data shows strong representation of women in workforce, higher racial and gender diversity among large companies

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Healey-Driscoll Administration, Commonwealth Corporation Foundation Award $440,000 in Clean Energy Training Grants for Career and Technical Education Schools 

5/28/2025 Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

Grants used to prepare students and adult learners in solar, wind, heat pump installation and maintenance roles

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Latest Seasonally Unadjusted Unemployment and Job Estimates for Local Labor Markets in Massachusetts for April 2025 

5/20/2025 Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

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Massachusetts Payroll Jobs Increase By 7,700 and Labor Force Grows for the 4th Consecutive Month 

5/16/2025 Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

Healey-Driscoll Administration launches new Apprenticeship Jobs Report; remains focused on creating employment outcomes

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards More Than $22 Million to Hire Over 6,500 Youth for Summer and Year-Round Employment 

5/13/2025 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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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $6.8 Million to Train and Place Over 1,100 Workers in Industries Statewide   

5/12/2025 Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

Workforce development funding will train, upskill, and hire untapped talent in health care, life sciences, technology, construction, and more 

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Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development Continues MassHire 250 Workforce Innovation Tour 

5/09/2025 Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

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Massachusetts Ranked Best State for Working Moms  

5/01/2025 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Latest national ranking gives Massachusetts top marks for its child care system and strong paid family medical leave program

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates 250 Years of Apprenticeship Innovation 

5/01/2025 Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

Event highlighted administration’s commitment to registered apprenticeship and its positive impact on workers, employers, and the economy

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Statewide Job Fair and Rapid Response Office Hours  

4/29/2025 Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

MassHire Department of Career Services will hold weekly virtual office hours for workers across the state

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Latest Seasonally Unadjusted Unemployment and Job Estimates for Local Labor Markets in Massachusetts for March 2025 

4/22/2025 Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development