Over the last year, CommCorp, on behalf of the Healey-Driscoll administration and the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development, worked to create a stronger, more equitable workforce in Massachusetts. Together with our partners, we served over 33,500 people and engaged more than 2,400 employers by investing $94.5 million in training programs for businesses, under/unemployed individuals, youth, people with disabilities, and people involved in the justice system. Nearly 5,000 youth and young adults received job training and support, and 85% of participants in CommCorp’s signature sector pipeline programs received job placements to build careers that will enhance their lives and improve our communities. See how our programs are supporting upward mobility for all.
The Career Technical Initiative (CTI) celebrated five years of job training and placement in the skilled trades, construction, and manufacturing sectors. Created in 2020, CTI creates pipelines to meet growing demand for skilled trades workers and supports unemployed and underemployed adults to build a lasting career. Every $1 invested into CTI generates $2.18 in economic value for the Commonwealth.
The Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund (WCTF) awarded over $14 million to train and place more than 2,200 underemployed and unemployed adults in roles in health care, education, finance, IT, and more. WCTF has an 86% job placement rate after training completion, and this increase in employed adults means every $1 invested into WCTF generates $3.39 in economic value for Massachusetts.
The Workforce Trust Fund Program (WTFP) awarded over $20 million to Massachusetts businesses to train over 20,000 workers and add more than 1,800 new jobs. In 2025, employers expanded their workforce by 8.4%. To date, WTFP has invested $5.9 million in training resources to minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, disability-owned, and LGBTQ-owned businesses.
With $22 million awarded, YouthWorks placed more than 3,900 young people in job assignments at 624 organizations in Massachusetts, helping juventud gain crucial skills to prepare them for future careers.
Organizations received over $2 million from the Re-Entry Workforce Development Demonstration Program to support job training and placement for returning citizens. Over 640 individuals participated in programming, and more than 130 employers hired graduates. Those who complete the program and find employment receive an average of $19 an hour in their new roles.
Employment Programs for Young Adults with Disabilities (YAWD) invested over $1 million in job training and placement services for young people with disabilities. 157 individuals received services, and the program achieved an 82% training completion rate.
CommCorp completed its 3rd year of a 3-year contract with Departamento of Youth Services. During this final year, we enhanced programming for youth committed to the juvenile justice system, launching a new Empowerment Group at residential facilities outside of school hours. Over the year, 129 individuals received job placements, including both subsidized and unsubsidized employment opportunities, helping our youth gain work experience and earn money. More than $216,000 went directly into the young people’s pocket as wages and/or stipends.
The Corporación de comunicaciones Foundation invested in innovative new programming, including training for jobs in clean energy and employer-supported childcare. $2.5 million will support employers to make childcare more accessible and affordable, and to retain talent as a result. $600,000 was awarded to upgrade technology and instructional lab spaces for schools in the CTI program focused on job training in solar, wind, or heat pump installation and maintenance.
Thank you to our partners for helping us advance the Massachusetts workforce through skill-building and meaningful employment for all. We move forward in 2026 with excitement and momentum to make it another successful year.
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