The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $20.6 million has been invested in 1,507 Massachusetts businesses throughout Fiscal Year 2025 to train 18,169 workers. Additionally, participating businesses project to add over 1,200 additional employees in Massachusetts over the next two years as a result of the workforce investments. Grants are awarded through the state’s Workforce Training Fund Program (WTFP) administered by Commonwealth Corporation, a quasi-public agency of the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development.

“These investments in our businesses and our workforce help make Massachusetts the best place to live, work, and start a business,” said Governor Maura Healey. “By providing the resources needed to hire and train thousands of workers, we are helping our businesses remain competitive, grow and expand right here in Massachusetts.”

“These grants help expand our skilled talent pool for employers, strengthen our competitiveness, and allow our economy to prosper,” said Lieutenant Governor Driscoll.  “Through vital training and upskilling, we not only have a recipe for success for our businesses but for our state as a whole.”

The Workforce Training Fund Program is part of the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s strategic investment to retain and upskill existing talent for Massachusetts’ workforce. Today’s latest grant announcement for WTFP spans 19 different industries, including $6.5 million to train 4,184 workers employed by 247 manufacturing businesses and almost $3.5 million to train 3,787 workers from 372 organizations in the professional, scientific, and technical services industry. WTFP grants are designed to support business productivity and competitiveness by providing funds for businesses seeking to train current and newly hired employees.

Today’s announcement includes $7.2 in General Program grants to train more than 5,200 workers from 101 employers in Massachusetts. These two-year grants are awarded competitively. Employers receiving these grants plan to add more than 1,200 additional employees in Massachusetts by 2027. During FY25, General Program grants could range from $10,000 to $200,000. Grant recipients contribute a matching investment of at least one dollar for each grant-dollar awarded.

However, most of the businesses served by the Workforce Training Fund Program are small businesses with Express grants. From August 2024 to May 2025, more than $13.4 million in Express grants were awarded to more than 1,400 small businesses to fund more than 12,000 individual worker training slots in courses from the Express directory.

“By investing in our greatest asset, our people, we will strengthen the skills, productivity, and competitiveness of Massachusetts workers and businesses,” said Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Lauren Jones. “The Workforce Training Fund Program helps employers provide critical training to upskill our workforce, from technology advancements to project management to ESOL for Work, all delivering industry recognized credentials, certifications, and skill building.”

 “These grants are partnerships between the state and private employers that yield great benefits for all parties,” said Commonwealth Corporation Vice President of Sector Pathways Tom Hooper. “They provide valuable and transferable skills to our workforce, make our employers more competitive and productive, and help ensure the Commonwealth remains a great place to do business.”

The Workforce Training Fund Program offers grants to businesses of all sizes, though it is most utilized by small to medium-sized businesses. These grants support instruction in a wide range of skills such as ESOL, project management, software and IT, and machine set-up and operation. Businesses can apply for two types of grants through the program: 1) The General Program, which offers competitively awarded grants that support customized, strategic training projects over a two-year period and 2) The 快递计划 for employers with 100 or fewer employees, which provides a faster, more streamlined option. This grant program delivers training from a directory of over 4,500 pre-approved courses, making it easy for even the smallest employers in Massachusetts to access funding and respond quickly to workforce training needs.

The full list of General Program grants being announced today, totaling $7,200,760 to train 5,276 individuals, can be found 这里.

Statements of Support

Alison Fong, Co-founder, Bon Me (Boston)

“We’re grateful to the Workforce Training Fund Program for enabling us to provide English language training to our team. This investment in communication skills has directly improved our customer service and empowered our team to better engage with guests.”

Ghislaine Pitt, Senior Training Coordinator, Interprint Inc. (Pittsfield) 

“At Interprint, Inc., the Workforce Training Fund Grant is allowing our organization to upskill employees in Operational Excellence training. It is remarkably gratifying to see employees leaving training inspired, transporting their new understanding of Lean manufacturing principles and waste identification to their respective work environments. This grant is an incredible opportunity to offer quality training to our employees and advance our manufacturing framework.”

Charlie Anastos, VP of Operational Excellence, Harmonic Drive, LLC (Beverly)

“The Workforce Training Fund Grant is a stellar example of the administration’s commitment to businesses, especially manufacturers, across the Commonwealth.  We could not be more pleased to be a recipient of a grant and are thankful for the training opportunities it presented for employee development. It is a pleasure working with Commonwealth Corporation staff.  They’ve made the process as simple as possible for us!  Thank you!”

Jesse K. Chhoeuk, Quality Manager, Jefferson Rubber Works Inc. (Worcester)

“Our team has been fortunate that Jefferson Rubber Works’ (JRW) vision of developing a knowledgeable and educated workforce aligns with the Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund Program’s mission to empower workers for a stronger future. The trainees are grateful for the opportunity provided by both JRW and WTFP to continue their education and build long-term life skills. JRW has always aimed to cultivate not only a more skilled workforce, but also a sustainable culture of future leaders to drive the company’s success and contribute to the broader community. This grant has supported JRW’s efforts to build a stronger workforce and a more resilient future for both the company and the community.”