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Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD)

The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD) advances opportunity across Massachusetts by connecting jobseekers to employment opportunities, supporting workers throughout their careers, and helping employers attract, retain, and develop a skilled workforce.

How EOLWD supports the workforce

The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development connects people to jobs, supports workers through challenges, and helps employers build and grow their workforce.

Jobseekers 

Explore career services, attend hiring events, and access resources to help you find your next job or advance your career.

Claimants 

Apply for unemployment insurance while searching for new employment opportunities.

Employers 

Access tools and resources to hire, retain, and grow your workforce.

What do you need help with?

Explore programs & services

Unemployment insurance  Job search and career training  Labor market dashboard  Paid family and medical leave   Workers' compensation  Registered apprenticeship 

EOLWD initiatives

SafetyWorks

SafetyWorks helps employers strengthen workplace safety with free consultation services and training grants for employee safety training.

Learn More about SafetyWorks

Youth employment

Join a growing network of employers saying YES to youth jobs and helping young people build skills, gain experience, and explore career pathways.

Learn More about Youth employment

Workforce innovation

We're modernizing MassHire technology and processes to improve services for jobseekers and employers in Massachusetts. Learn more about this project.

Learn More about Workforce innovation

Information about the labor market

Explore employment, wage, and labor force data for Massachusetts and its regions, including data by occupation and industry.

Unemployment and labor force data  Employment information by industry  Employment information by occupation 

Newsroom

See all news and announcements   for the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development
EOLWD Newsroom 

About EOLWD

The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development builds a skilled workforce, connects talent to opportunity, supports those facing job loss or injury, and ensures safe workplaces. On March 18, 2024, the Healey-Driscoll Administration released its first workforce agenda, outlining the vision, goals, and strategies to support workforce development statewide.

About Secretary Jones
Lauren Jones

Lauren Jones

Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development

More about Lauren Jones
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Media inquiries eolwdpress@mass.gov
Employment at EOLWD

Phone

(617) 626-7100

Fax

(617) 727-1090

Address

One Ashburton Place Suite 2112 Boston, MA 02108
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Affiliated Coalitions

Council on the Underground Economy  MassSkills Coalition  Massachusetts Caregiver Coalition 

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