Official account of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development and Secretary Lauren Jones. Connecting jobseekers with opportunities.
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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.
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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.
ALT Secretary Jones delivers keynote commencement speech
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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There are dozens of hiring events scheduled over the next month.
👉 Find one happening near you.
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Employers like @AccuRounds are leveraging registered apprenticeship to strengthen their talent pipeline while helping employees gain new skills and advance their careers.
By registering their apprenticeship program with us, they can also take advantage of tax credit savings.
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Last year, we launched a pilot program in which #MassHire regional Workforce Boards in Gateway Cities, like @MasshireNCWB, partnered with employers committed to hiring youth and young adults.
Watch and hear from local employers about the value of hiring youth. ⬇️
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👉 Employers interested in supporting youth employment initiatives can learn more clicking the link below. mass.gov/YES
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Here’s your @MassLWD at Work recap for April 👇
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Say YES to youth jobs! Your business can make a real impact by helping young people and young adults gain meaningful work experience—while strengthening your own talent pipeline. mass.gov/YES
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Lindsey's journey through registered #apprenticeshipMA into childhood education reflects what is possible when talent meets opportunity.
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎🏫
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