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Hampden County Sheriff’s Office Celebrates Graduates of Re-entry Program

The Hampden County Sheriff’s Office continues to work on its re-entry programs for those who have been released after a period of time in prison. The Sheriff’s Office partnered with […]

New Hoosac Valley CNA program with Integritus Healthcare and MassHire

The MassHire Berkshire Workforce Board announces a new and innovative pilot training of nine Hoosac Valley High School students under the Healthcare/ Behavioral Health HUBs grant administered by Commonwealth Corporation. […]

$440,000 in Clean Energy Training Grants for Career and Technical Education Schools

The Healey-Driscoll Administration, in collaboration with Commonwealth Corporation Foundation, announced more than $440,000 in grant funding to four Career and Technical Education schools with existing Career Technical Initiative (CTI) programs. […]

MicroTek Inc. Awarded Grant for ESOL Classes

MicroTek Inc., a nonprofit wire component manufacturer that provides employment support to individuals with disabilities, was awarded a Workforce Training Fund grant to provide workplace classes in English for speakers […]

$22 Million in YouthWorks Grants Awarded to Hire Over 6,500 Youth

Click here for more photos The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced more than $22 million in funding grants to hire 6,540 youth in summer and year-round employment through the state’s YouthWorks program […]

$6.8 Million in WCTF Senator Kenneth J. Donnelly Workforce Grants Awarded

The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $6.8 million in workforce development grant funding for 15 initiatives across Massachusetts, representing partnerships with employers, training providers, and regional collaborators to train, upskill, and provide […]

Re-Entry Workforce Development Grants PY24-25 Annual Legislative Report Now Available!

The Re-Entry Workforce Development Demonstration Grants program’s annual legislative report for program years 2024 – 2025 is now available! Learn about how the program, administered by Commonwealth Corporation on behalf […]

WTFP FY 24 Annual Report Now Available!

The FY 2024 Workforce Training Fund Program (WTFP) Annual Report is now available! See how WTFP is expanding training opportunities, equipping businesses with the skills they need to thrive, and […]

$850,000 to Help Young Adults with Disabilities Prepare for Employment

CLICK HERE FOR EVENT PHOTOS The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced more than $850,000 in grants to fund five organizations that provide job training, employment placement, and post-placement services for 119 young […]

Boston Globe Story: ‘People need a second chance’ – Amid nationwide truck driver shortage, a Mass. recruitment effort to train people behind bars

By Katie Johnston Globe | January 8, 2025 WORCESTER — Shawn Gallant lost everything when he was sentenced to 18 months in the Worcester County Jail & House of Correction […]