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

Closing out Apprenticeship Week in Massachusetts on a high note with the announcement of the state's first Massachusetts Registered Apprenticeship for K-12 Teachers! 🏫 Excited to see the impact this will have on students and employers across the state! #MassApprenticeshipWeek | #NAW2024

It was a busy week for our Massachusetts Registered Apprenticeship team, but we know there’s no better way to showcase the impact of apprenticeships on employers and individuals than by being out in communities like Fall River. Congratulations to the students at Durfee High School taking steps toward bright futures in the building trades! 👏🛠️ #MassApprenticeshipWeek

Head to the MassHire State Workforce Board meeting with Secretary Lauren Jones during #MassApprenticeshipWeek! 🗓️ November 21, 2024 📍 Sheet Metal Workers Local 17 Dorchester, Massachusetts

#MassApprenticeshipWeek so far: 🎉 Kicking off Massachusetts Apprenticeship Week at Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 12! Celebrating pathways to great careers in the trades. 🇺🇸 Honoring our veterans through Helmets to Hardhats at the State House. Apprenticeships help build careers for those who’ve served. 💪 Inspiring the next generation! The Western Mass Girls in Trades Conference empowers young women to explore rewarding careers in the trades. 🛠️ Behind-the-scenes at Metrica Interior Inc! A woodworking tour showcasing skilled craftsmanship and apprenticeship in action. 💼 Apprentice Network with the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce—hearing directly from individuals whose lives were transformed by apprenticeships. 💰 Big news! Over $3 million announced for registered apprenticeship funding to expand opportunities across Massachusetts. 🤝 Collaborating for the future! The MassHire Workforce Board Meeting at Sheet Metal Workers Local 17 focuses on apprenticeship at a state and local level among topics. ✅ Official launch of the Massachusetts Registered Apprenticeship LinkedIn page 🎉 Follow our new Apprenticeship LinkedIn page to stay updated with the Division of Apprentice Standards and discover the value of registered apprenticeships.

Registered Apprenticeships open doors to new opportunities, allowing diverse and untapped talent to build rewarding careers through a combination of technical training and hands-on experience. Here’s Secretary Lauren Jones on how GROW will play a key role in strengthening and expanding apprenticeship programs at the local, regional, and statewide levels, while also helping to create new opportunities across various industries. 📰 mass.gov/lwd/news #MassApprenticeshipWeek | #NAW2024

This #MassApprenticeshipWeek, we’re proud to celebrate the impact of Registered Apprenticeships, which provide a pathway to economic mobility through paid work experience, classroom learning, and on-the-job training. Meaningful investments like the $3.2M in Grants for Registered Apprenticeship Opportunities in Workforce (GROW) reflect our commitment to building a skilled workforce, driving innovation, and creating brighter futures across Massachusetts. #NAW2024 🔗 Link in comments to learn more!

Massachusetts Women in Apprenticeship Day was celebrated at the Western Massachusetts Girls in Trades Conference at Wm J Dean Vocational Technical High School, where the energy was high, and the focus was on inspiring the next generation of skilled tradeswomen. 👷♀️ Thank you to Massachusetts Girls in Trades for empowering female students to explore meaningful careers in the construction trades. Events like this raise awareness and foster a brighter, more inclusive future. #MassApprenticeshipWeek | mass.gov/apprenticeships

📸 Kicking off #MassApprenticeshipWeek 2024 with inspiring conversations at Plumbers & Gasfitters UA Local 12. Throughout the week, the Healey-Driscoll Administration is traveling across Massachusetts to highlight the power of Registered Apprenticeships—bridging talent pipelines and opening doors to meaningful careers. 🚰🔧

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

Inspiring reflection by Massachusetts Executive Office of Education Secretary Tutwiler ahead of #MassApprenticeshipWeek. 👷♀️