Commonwealth of Massachusetts

🍃 Go Green on Black Friday and connect with nature instead! On Friday, November 29, 2024, join Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Park Interpretive staff for free, family friendly guided hikes across the state. Learn more: https://ow.ly/IAoR50U6btP

We’re looking for a Director of Engineering to lead our application and infrastructure engineering teams and ensure Mass Digital and our partners are building meaningful, accessible, inclusive, and secure digital services. Learn more: https://ow.ly/ywpo50Uf8Eo

Does your school have a fun name for one of our snow plows? MA Elementary school Administrators, win a visit from a MassDOT snow plow and money for your classroom. Enter by December 6th for your chance to win! Submit here: https://lnkd.in/esfdhmSx

Did you know there are Veterans Service Officers (VSO) in every city and town in Massachusetts? VSOs deliver essential services to eligible veterans and their dependents. Learn more and find one near you: https://ow.ly/VAje50U6c8M

To emphasize the importance of attending school, MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education “Power of Presence” initiative asks you to submit a creative piece of artwork, music, photography, videography, writing, etc. to express why you attend school. We hope to hear from everyone: pre-K to adult students, families, school staff, educators, and administrators! The deadline to submit is December 20, 2024. Learn more: https://ow.ly/5WPI50U6c1c

This week, we celebrate the apprentices, employers, and programs that are building pathways to meaningful careers and strengthening our workforce. Join us in recognizing the value of hands-on learning and the impact of Registered Apprenticeship across Massachusetts! #MassApprenticeshipWeek

📢 Join Our Team as a Benefits Coordinator! The Executive Office of Education is seeking a dynamic and experienced Benefits Coordinator to support our mission of ensuring all children, youth, and families thrive socially, academically, and economically. This is your opportunity to join a team committed to equity, inclusion, and fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued. As the Benefits Coordinator, you’ll: ✅ Lead efforts in benefits, FMLA/PFML leaves, ADA accommodations, and workers' compensation. ✅ Serve as a key HR resource for agencies like DESE, DHE, EEC, and Children’s Trust. ✅ Be the go-to for employee benefits and policy orientation. ✅ Coordinate essential programs like PRP nominations, GIC open enrollment, and more. 💡 Your strengths in benefits administration, employee engagement, and inclusivity will make a lasting impact! 📅 Apply today: Benefits Coordinator - (240009IX) Let’s work together to make a difference! https://lnkd.in/exsmqadF

Another Red Flag Warning is in effect today as dry and breezy conditions increase the risk of fire starts and rapid spread. MEMA Director Dawn Brantley asks everyone to “stay vigilant, make responsible choices, and help us put an end to these fires.” Avoid any outdoor activities involving fire or anything that could create sparks or embers.

📢 From incarceration to innovation 🌱 ⚡ The Massachusetts Department of Correction’s Boston Pre-Release Center and Franklin Cummings Tech are breaking barriers to workforce entry while contributing to the state’s climate goals. By training formerly incarcerated individuals in fields like renewable energy and HVAC systems, they are not just creating jobs—but opening doors to sustainable, impactful careers. Check out the Boston Globe's most recent story about how innovative partnerships and a deep dedication to reentry programming transform lives through education and opportunity: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gTnzzUWi

Critical Drought Declared Across Massachusetts Most of Massachusetts now in a Level 3-Critical Drought, except for Cape and Islands Regions. Read more online ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eyQCuu9X