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Workforce programs and resources for employers

Whether you’re starting a new business or expanding, EOLWD provide the tools employers need to attract, retain, and develop their workforce.

Recruiting and hiring

The MassHire system connects employers with talent, hiring support, training resources, and workforce solutions through local Career Centers and Workforce Boards, helping businesses grow and strengthen regional talent pipelines.

Find a career center  Recruit your workforce with MassHire JobQuest  Connect with a MassHire Workforce Board 

Registered apprenticeships

Registered apprenticeship programs help Massachusetts employers develop a skilled workforce by combining paid, structured on-the-job Learning with related technical instruction.

Registered Apprenticeship for employers  Complete employer interest form  Grant opportunities 

Workforce grant funding

Through Commonwealth Corporation, employers can access grant funding to train and upskill their workforce, strengthen skills, and respond to changing industry needs.

Workforce Training Fund Program grants  Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund grants  Additional funding opportunities 

Employer initiatives

EOLWD provides employers with tools and resources to strengthen their workforce and meet evolving business needs. Learn how to improve workplace safety through SafetyWorks, expand youth employment opportunities by connecting young people to meaningful work experiences, and adopt skills-first hiring practices to reach qualified candidates based on their skills and competencies.

Improve workplace safety with SafetyWorks  Say YES to youth employment  Adopt skills-first hiring practices 

Data, tools, and reports

Unemployment Insurance  Paid Family and Medical Leave  Workers' Compensation  Massachusetts workplace poster requirements  Youth employment permits  Pay Transparency Law  Workforce Data Reporting FAQs  2025 Massachusetts Workforce Data Report & Dashboard 

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