The Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD)

Earlier this week, we launched MassTalent, an innovative online platform that supports both jobseekers and employers. By streamlining the search process, MassTalent makes it easier for jobseekers to find opportunities and for employers, like Amanda at National Grid to connect with skilled talent right here in Massachusetts. Discover how MassTalent can support your business growth with access to professionals ready to make an impact. Mass.gov/MassTalent

Ahead of National Veteran and Military Families Month, we’re teaming up with the Executive Office of Veterans Services (EOVS) to highlight new workforce initiatives for veterans, including the enhanced Veteran Hire Tax Credit (VHTC) and the Veteran’s Equity Dashboard, offering key insights on veteran workforce. 🔗 Press Release: https://lnkd.in/eJ9sNRQd 🔗 Veteran Hire Tax Credit: https://lnkd.in/eiwGRzw7 🔗 Veteran Equity Dashboard: https://lnkd.in/eUi74J-z

What roles keep the iconic Hawthorne Hotel running smoothly during its busiest month of the year? Secretary Lauren Jones and Lieutenant Governor Driscoll go on the job to find out! 🎃🍲

MassTalent streamlines the user experience for both employers and jobseekers to connect with each other, so employers can access skilled talent and jobseekers can find their future careers right here in Massachusetts. Watch the moment Secretary Jones announced the launch of MassTalent and new website at National Grid earlier this week. Press release: Mass.gov/LWD/News MassTalent website: Mass.gov/MassTalent

This National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we’re proud to feature Kora, a Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 104 apprentice whose journey reflects the power of determination and opportunity in the building trades. She credits her success to the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 104 inclusive environment, who took the extra steps to incorporate new practices in their training program. #BTWorkforceMA

MassTalent helps Massachusetts employers find talent. Start your MassTalent experience by connecting with jobseekers through MassHire JobQuest. With this free tool, employers can post job openings, invite candidates to apply directly, and find the right match using targeted search filters and sorting options. Get started: Mass.gov/MassTalent

Celebrate National Family Caregivers Month on November 7, 2024, with the Massachusetts Caregiver Coalition, a public-private partnership hosted by The Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD). Hear directly from Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development Lauren Jones and Secretary of Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services Kate Walsh. About the The Massachusetts Caregiver Coalition (MCC): The MCC is a team of leading employers, advocates, and government partners committed to recognizing, supporting, and building creative solutions that allow family caregivers to thrive in the workplace while also caring for family at home. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/efX8gf82

🍫👻 Ever wanted to feel like Lucy in the "I Love Lucy" chocolate factory episode? Join Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll and Secretary Jones as they go on the job at Harbor Sweets in historic Salem, Massachusetts! From molding chocolates to tackling Halloween treats like the Salem Spiders 🕷️, they’re doing their best to keep up with the sweets (and the laughs!). Catch the fun and see how it’s done just in time for spooky season! 🎃🍬 

Hiring is not easy. We know the talent is here in Massachusetts, but it can be hard to find it. That’s why MassTalent is here—to connect people who need talent with talented people. Together, we’ll make our growing businesses even stronger. Learn more at mass.gov/masstalent

Today’s launch of the new MassTalent website offers an industry-spanning search tool and a unique MassTalent filter, allowing employers to promote job opportunities and jobseekers to highlight their credentials and skills obtained through employment and training.