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Massachusetts Workforce Skills Fund will help reduce barriers to job training and employment programs for unemployed and underemployed jobseekers

New appointments will coordinate with state and federal partners to address employee misclassification and wage theft, ensure level playing field for businesses

Labor force participation reaches 66%, highest rate since September 2020

Program participants receive on-the-job training from local organizations in industries such as clean energy, hospitality, and manufacturing

Estimated jobs increase 19,000. Labor force participation increases to 65.7%

Career Technical Initiative Addresses the Persistent Demand for Workers in the Trades, Construction, and Manufacturing in Partnership with over 180 Employers

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

Unemployment remains below the national rate. Labor force participation rate increases to 65.3%

Funds will support 65 high schools, colleges, and educational institutions in upgrading technology and lab spaces, expanding career programs for young people and adults

Coalition to focus on addressing the needs of caregivers as a talent attract and retention strategy in Massachusetts

Unemployment remains steady at 2.9% for third straight month. Labor force participation rate increases