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Fiscal Year 2027 SafetyWorks Training Grant Recipents

10/23/2026 Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

Fiscal Year 2027 SafetyWorks Training Grant recipients include cities and towns, small businesses, minority-, women- and veteran-owned businesses, and employers in industries such as manufacturing and construction.

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Unemployment and Job Estimates in Local Labor Markets for September 2026

10/20/2026 Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

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Governor Healey Awards $1.5 Million to Expand Workforce Training at All 15 Massachusetts Community Colleges

10/20/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Funding announced during STEM Week will help more than 500 Massachusetts students gain skills for good-paying jobs in health care, manufacturing, technology, education and transportation

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Massachusetts Gains Jobs, Labor Force Continues to Grow in September

10/16/2026 Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

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Governor Healey Announces $2 Million in Apprenticeship Grants to Expand Access to Jobs

10/14/2026 Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

EOLWD Launches Statewide Tour to Highlight Apprenticeship Opportunities

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $2.25 Million to Connect Returning Residents with Jobs and Career Training

9/24/2026 Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

Re-entry Workforce Development Demonstration Program supports job training and placement within culinary, construction, manufacturing, hospitality, and healthcare

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Unemployment and Job Estimates in Local Labor Markets for August 2026

9/22/2026 Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

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Massachusetts’ Unemployment Rate Improves to 4.3%; Labor Force Grows in August

9/18/2026 Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

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Governor Healey Opens Workforce Pell Applications to Expand Short-Term Job Training

9/09/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Colleges, universities and eligible training providers can seek state approval by September 25; first programs could begin enrolling students in early 2027

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Governor Healey Issues PROTECT Act Guidance for Health Care Providers, Employers, Law Enforcement and State Agencies

9/08/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

New resources provide clear guidance as additional protections against ICE tactics take effect

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Highlights Impact and Progress of SafetyWorks Initiative

9/04/2026 Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

New data highlights workplace safety investments and resources that strengthen Massachusetts’ workforce and support employers

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Governor Healey Announces More Than $24 Million to Grow Talent, Strengthen Businesses and Create Opportunity

8/27/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Investments will expand employer-led training, internships and career pathways to support Massachusetts industries

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Highlights $2 Million to Expand Child Care Options for Working Families

8/25/2026 Executive Office of Education

New partnerships with employers are testing innovative approaches to make child care more accessible and support Massachusetts’ workforce

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Unemployment and Job Estimates in Local Labor Markets for July 2026

8/25/2026 Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

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Massachusetts’ Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 4.4%; Labor Force Participation Remains Steady in July

8/21/2026 Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development