Official account of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development and Secretary Lauren Jones. Connecting jobseekers with opportunities.
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Every family deserves support when they need it. LGBTQIA+ families can access the same Paid Family and Medical Leave benefits as all Massachusetts families, including up to 12 weeks of paid leave to bond with a new child.
👉 Learn more: mass.gov/DFML/LGBTQIA
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Preliminary estimates show the unemployment rate fell in May to its lowest level in nine months, while the Labor Force Participation Rate for workers aged 25-54 has increased by 9.1% over the year.
⬇️ Takeaways from the monthly jobs & employment report.
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From expanding registered #apprenticeshipMA and promoting skills-based hiring, to strengthening workforce training and career resources, Massachusetts is meeting the moment by building a workforce system that supports workers and employers, and creates pathways to opportunity.
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Click the link below to learn more about the workforce development initiatives, investments, and outcomes driving Massachusetts forward. mass.gov/workforceagenda
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June is National Safety Month, and we're reminding employers that workplace safety is one of the most important ways to retain your workforce.
🧵 Explore free training, consultations, and workplace safety resources through SafetyWorks.
mass.gov/safetyworks
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SafetyWorks Consultation is a free and confidential service that helps Massachusetts employers identify workplace hazards, improve safety programs, and comply with OSHA standards.
👉 Learn how to request a free consultation visit. mass.gov/info-details/safety…
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SafetyWorks Training Grants help employers reduce the risk of injury and illness to workers and promote safe and healthy conditions in the workplace through training, education, and other preventative measures.
👉 Apply for a SafetyWorks Training Grant.
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Two years into the State Workforce Agenda, @MassGovernor and @MassLtGov are expanding registered #apprenticeshipMA, expanding access to workplace ESOL training, and modernizing workforce systems across Massachusetts.
👉 Learn more mass.gov/workforceagenda
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Your resume is often your first impression with an employer. Join this free virtual workshop to learn how to create a professional resume that showcases your education, skills, and experiences to potential employers.
đź“… June 17
🕙 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
mass.gov/StartYourCareer
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We have awarded nearly $18 million in Workforce Training Fund Program grants to support over 1,200 businesses.
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Whether you're early in your career or navigating a career change, Massachusetts offers resources, connections, and support to help you explore careers in Massachusetts.
👉 Take the next step at mass.gov/StartYourCareer
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Heat can be more than uncomfortable—it can be dangerous. Join the Department of Labor Standards for a free webinar on preventing heat stress in public sector workplaces.
🗓️ Tuesday, June 9
🕙 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
đź”— mass.gov/DLS/HeatStress
ALT In this free webinar, you will learn the signs and symptoms of heat stress, how to protect yourself and your workers from heat illness and injury.
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The MassSkills Coalition just released a new Skills-First Hiring Toolkit to help employers expand talent pipelines, improve retention, and focus more on skills than degrees.
Access the toolkit:Â mass.gov/MassSkills
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Massachusetts has been awarded a $200,000 grant and selected for the Apprenticeships for America cohort through the Future Ready Apprenticeship Center. This investment will help expand registered #apprenticeshipMA opportunities for youth ages 16–24.
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MassHire @nswib and @LynnCityHall
are bringing local employers together to invest in the next generation through youth jobs.
By saying YES, employers are helping young adults gain hands-on experience and prepare for future success.
👉 Learn more at mass.gov/YES
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Today, @MassLWD Secretary Jones joined @QuincyCollege in celebrating the Class of 2026! 🎓
To this year’s graduates: wherever your path leads next, know this — your work matters, your story matters, and your success in Massachusetts matters.
ALT You’re not just graduating today. Of course, this is a major accomplishment that will be celebrated. But we want more than that for you. We want you to keep going the distance in Massachusetts. Wherever your path leads—whether you’re continuing your education, starting a career, or discovering your next race in life—I hope you’ll carry this with you: Your work matters. Your story matters. And your success in Massachusetts matters.
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ALT Quincy College graduates
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Massachusetts’ Strong Job Growth Continues as State Gains 8,500 Jobs in April; Unemployment Rate Remains at 4.7%.
Here's what you need to know from April jobs and employment report. 👇
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Retirement continues to be a primary driver for the decline in the Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) which decreased slightly to 65.6%, while the LFPR for workers 25-54 is 86.7%, its highest level in 10 years.
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This data is publicly available online (mass.gov/EconomicResearch) and the May unemployment and job estimates are scheduled to be released on Monday, June 22, 2026.
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