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Funds will result in more than 1,000 new apprentices trained and placed in fields like healthcare, manufacturing, clean energy, life sciences, and education

Through the “Lead by Example” Employer Talent Initiative, Healey-Driscoll Administration will work with business community to eliminate unnecessary education requirements and increase job opportunities

Labor force increases by 13,900, largest increase since January 2022; Unemployment at 3.2%

“Gateway to Pre-K" agenda will also increase child care financial assistance to thousands of families and sustain historic C3 funding for providers

Administration prioritizing connecting work authorized individuals with jobs in health care and human services, retail, hospitality, and manufacturing

Cutler will help lead Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development’s policy efforts and grow programs including registered apprenticeship

Funding will provide training and job placement for nearly 400 jobseekers in high demand occupations

Workforce training funds will provide training for current and newly hired employees in areas like ESOL, Technology, and Project Management

Following the meeting, Cabinet members took a tour of UMass Amherst’s Life Sciences Laboratories with Chancellor Javier Reyes