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Massachusetts Unemployment and Job Estimates for May 2024

6/21/2024 Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

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

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Nearly $15 Million in Skills Capital Grants

6/11/2024 Executive Office of Education

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

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Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development to Lead Massachusetts Caregiver Coalition

5/20/2024 Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

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

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Massachusetts Unemployment and Job Estimates for April 2024

5/17/2024 Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

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

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $900,000 to Help Young Adults with Disabilities Prepare for Employment 

4/30/2024 Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

Administration also launches equity workforce data dashboard for People with Disabilities

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Massachusetts Unemployment and Job Estimates for March 2024

4/19/2024 Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

Labor force increased by 8,300; Unemployment remains steady at 2.9%

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Massachusetts Unemployment and Job Estimates for February 2024

3/22/2024 Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

Unemployment down to 2.9%; Employment up by 6,300 jobs

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Governor Healey Announces MassSkills Coalition, A New Public-Private Partnership to Promote Skills-Based Hiring

3/19/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Releases 2024 State Workforce Agenda

3/18/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Agenda outlines state’s workforce development vision, goals, and strategies to meet the needs of jobseekers and employers to promote a strong economy

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Massachusetts Unemployment and Job Estimates for January 2024

3/08/2024 Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

The 2023 labor force increased by 22,200; Unemployment at 3.0%