星期二, 4月 28, 2026

新英格蘭大波士頓台灣商會與北美台商攜手辦就業博覽會 1700個職位造福300求職者

主辦單位及嘉賓和出席者合影。(周菊子攝)
           (Boston Orange周菊子麻州報導)新英格蘭大波士頓台灣商會(TCCNE)與北美洲台灣商會聯合總會合作,426日在麻省理工學院(MITStata Center舉辦「2026台商就業博覽會與職涯創新論壇」,邀得廣達、緯創、英業達、鴻海等至少4家大企業出席,拋出1700個職位機會。

主辦單位及嘉賓合影。(周菊子攝)

新英格蘭大波士頓台灣商會會長賴怡音表示,這場論壇不僅是資訊分享會,更是把人脈聯繫轉化為實質機會的平台。該會在北美洲台灣商會聯合總會(TCCNA)的協助下,邀得鴻海(Foxconn)、緯創(Wistron)、英業達(Inventec)、廣達(Quanta)等在AI、先進製造與創新上都走在業界前端的企業到現場,為求職者提供了十分難得的機會。

右起,李典璋,蔡明機,蔣宗壬,史美芳,張富傑,歐陽露,
高家富,廖朝宏,賴怡音,蔣序龍,邱萬鈞,蔣序龍夫人,林晏平。(周菊子攝)
賴怡音強調,TCCNE的使命就是要建3座橋樑,連接台灣與美國的台美之強,結合產業需求與人才的產才之橋,以及連結今日抱負與明日成功的時空之橋。

北美洲台灣商會聯合總會是在蔣序龍推動下,成立了北美學人與台商資源媒合工作委員會,從去年迄今,在洛杉磯、達拉斯、亞特蘭大和波士頓,共舉辦了4場台商就業博覽會。擔任主任委員,創辦Beet的蔣序龍指出,這活動既因應了台商為滿足客戶要求來美設廠而產生的人才需求,也為來自台灣學子拓展就業機會,擴大了台灣在美影響力。

新英格蘭大波士頓台灣商會顧問蔡明機(左起),會長賴怡音,
副會長彭聲翔。(周菊子攝)
駐波士頓台北經濟文化辦事處處長廖朝宏應邀為大會致詞。他指出,由於台商的世界級技術及專業,不僅台美雙邊貿易額去年創歷史新高,台灣也持續被帶上世界舞台。相信座中年輕人,無論將來會到亞利桑那州或德州發展,終有一天會把各人的全球經驗帶回台灣,為台灣先開新篇章。

4家企業代表也在大會開幕式中ㄧ一介紹各自的公司。

北美台商的北美學人與台商資源媒合工作委員會主任委員蔣序龍
指出,台灣廠商近年因應客戶要求,紛紛來美設立分支機構。(周菊子攝)
廣達(Quanta)電腦工程服務主任鍾啟豪說明,該公司在美國設廠已有幾十年,目前的核心業務是Ai伺服器,人才需求也主要在這一領域,目前在美國田納西州廠區和加州Fremon5廠區,依序個有40003000員工,這次招聘職位依序多達800400

英業達(InventecIUE CPU營運部工廠主任說明,該公司成立於1975年,目前在德州休士頓的廠房約45萬平方英尺,有90100個人才缺口,預定在未來3年內招滿400人。由於公司正致力AI化管理。若人才符合要求,就算沒有經驗,公司也會提供36個月的培訓。

波士頓經文處處長廖朝宏讚許台商貢獻。(周菊子攝)
緯創(WistronSMS資訊企業執行總監黃國泰說明,緯創是財星500強企業,全世界有25個據點,約5萬名員工,在美國提供服務已有30多年歷史,全美約有1500名員工,但今年因應客戶要求,還是首度在美開廠,設址德州Fort Worth,共有2棟廠房,第一棟已經完工,正在試產,預計下個月開始正式量產。目前全美約有1500名員工,主要在德州的職缺人數約為100,重點對象是工程師。

華經會主席蔣宗壬分享在美發展經驗。(周菊子攝)
鴻海集團下富士康威斯康辛州的IT助理主任蔡沅真和助理工程經理宋超輝說明,當地現有員工約2000人,IT部門的開發,網路,系統管理,項目管理等單位要招聘1020人,工程團隊要招聘2030人。今年該廠正在做歷來規模最大擴張,估計到2028年時,需要增加200300人。他們心目中的理想人選是有經驗,應聘後可以馬上工作,是否名校畢業反而不重要。

廣達電腦工程服務主任鍾啟豪(右起),加州主任林石貴和人才專員
Jack Mali在波士頓為廣達招才。(周菊子攝)
當天的開幕大會由麻州檢察長辦公室兒童正義組助理檢察長張富傑主持,波士頓華人經濟發展協會會長蔣宗壬應邀做嘉賓講者,合作單位的台美菁英會波士頓分會會長林文鴻,新英格蘭台灣同學會聯合會會長李典璋各組織了1場分論壇,邀請講者分享在人工智慧軟體業打造公安未來,生技業的職業發展,建立人脈,美國移民簽證3步驟,AI供應鏈的地緣經濟風險,在美國做為獨立顧問的發展之路等方面的經驗。

TCCNE會長賴怡音(左起)歡迎英業達德州katy的Plant Director潘耀宗,
全球營運中心處長蔡任遠,人事部資深經理陳志勇到博覽會設攤位。(周菊子攝)
FTSANE的分論壇,有CSI科技集團企業計劃管理辦公室(EPMO)主任張苑芯(Verola Chang)談「利用AI與智慧軟體建構公共安全的未來」,居里生物(Curie Bio)蛋白質科學及結構生物學資深副總裁Xin Huang談「生物科技業職業發展」,行政主管教練Erica Mattison談「自信的對話:為有意義的聯繫做準備」,TLA律師事務所創辦人林志濤談「美國簽證及移民,OPT,H1B 和綠卡」的三步過程」。

緯創資通SMS美國服務事業總經理黃國泰(右二)和陳陽振(右一)等同仁
參加TCCNE的就業博覽會。(周菊子攝)
TAP的分論壇,有東北大學金融教授邱萬鈞談「地緣經濟風險及AI供應鏈」,Westin CopleyW Boston 大樓總經理暨波士頓旅遊目的地市場行銷區主席Gurki Singh和富達(Fidelity)投資和道富集團(State Street)前主任暨台美菁英會波士頓分會會長林文鴻談談「身為移民在美國企業界闖蕩」,世界金融集團資深市場主任陳愛蓮、波士頓經紀房地產創辦經濟Andrew Lin和主街家庭貸款公司經濟邱明慧做第2場的「身為移民在美國企業界闖蕩」分享。MAGN 7創辦人及投資長李嘉展談「台裔創業者之路」。

富士康威斯康辛廠有工程助理經理宋超輝(右起),王瑛,IT助理主任蔡沅真,
以及Mckenzie Daoyns,Matt Haye等5人到會。(周菊子攝)
TCCNE會長賴怡音會後表示,這次的就業博覽會,造福了大約300名出席求職者,廠商們對招聘結果也很滿意,大讚參加這次活動的人才水平很高,甚至有廠商趕著發出招聘邀請,怕動作一慢,人才就被搶走了,讓人感到十分欣慰。她希望將來能夠持續為大波士頓來自台灣的學子們,提供更多機會。








新澤西州的CSI科技公司派出EPMO主任張苑芯等人來波士頓招才。(周菊子攝)
新英格蘭台學聯有,左起,王昱文,李佳曄,張芷瑜,邱愷雯,粘宇和,李典璋,
和余心樂農場創辦人郭延鐸等人支援就業博覽會。(周菊子攝)
新英格蘭大波士頓台商會副會長彭聲翔(右二)和歐怡君(前坐者)
為到場者辦理報到。(周菊子攝)
現場攤位。(周菊子攝)
TCCNE會場賴怡音(左)感謝台美菁英會波士頓分會會長林文鴻(右)
成辦一場分論壇。(周菊子攝)
擅長主管人員培訓的Erica Mattion (左)應邀出席。(周菊子攝)

Vineyard Wind Contracts Lower Electricity Prices for Massachusetts Customers

Vineyard Wind Contracts Lower Electricity Prices for Massachusetts Customers 
With the Activation of the Vineyard Wind Contracts, Nation’s First Utility-Scale Project will Save Massachusetts Customers $1.4 Billion 
 
BOSTON – The Healey-Driscoll Administration today is announcing the activation of the Vineyard Wind contracts, which ensure stable, affordable prices for 20 years and save Massachusetts customers a projected $1.4 billion on electricity bills over the next 20 years. 
 
“Vineyard Wind is a key part of our all-of-the-above strategy to lowering energy prices,” said Governor Maura Healey. “Throughout one of the coldest winters in recent history, Vineyard Wind turbines powered our homes and businesses at a low price and now that price goes even lower with the activation of these contracts. Especially as President Trump is taking energy sources off the table and increasing prices with his war in Iran, we should be leaning into more American-made wind power to lower costs, create jobs, and make our country more energy independent. Massachusetts is uniquely positioned to lead on this and deliver major savings to our residents.” 
 
“Offshore wind is a homegrown Massachusetts industry, and we’re going to keep supporting these important projects,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “Vineyard Wind shows us what’s possible: lower prices, more jobs, and reliable power when we need it the most.” 
 
This past winter, Vineyard Wind lowered electricity prices by competing in wholesale electricity markets, consistently offering lower prices than other sources of electricity. Today’s activation of the utilities’ contracts on behalf of Massachusetts customers further lowers the price of electricity generated by Vineyard Wind. These contracts are expected to provide customers in Massachusetts an average of 1.4 cents/kWh in direct bill savings – at a price that’s less than half of peak pricing we saw this winter. The project has created nearly 4,000 jobs, and delivered $1.94 billion in total economic output. It will reduce carbon emissions by more than 1.6 million metric tons per year, the equivalent of taking 325,000 cars off the road annually or burning more than 3.7 million barrels of oil. 
 
“The activation of the Vineyard Wind contract is an important milestone on the road to lower energy prices and a strong offshore wind industry,” said Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper. “Today also demonstrates the value of these long-term contracts, which are carefully vetted to maximize customer savings, bring on the supply we need, and get projects off the ground. I appreciate the support of the Legislature for the long-term vision for an offshore wind industry we are now seeing in action.” 
 
“This is a historic day in Massachusetts’ energy journey,” said Energy Resources Commissioner Elizabeth Mahony. “This plentiful resource right off our coast provides residents and businesses with clean, low-cost electricity that is essential to meet our growing demand. During this past winter’s extreme cold, we also saw how the project provided needed power reliability for Massachusetts and New England.” 
 
Offshore wind is a critical energy resource in the Northeast and is uniquely positioned to meet the New England region’s winter peak demand for electricity. Offshore wind has its highest output in the coldest winter months when the New England grid is most constrained. A recent report from Acadia Center found that, during the week-long deep freeze earlier this year, wind generation peaked, hitting near-record performance levels. The report explained that offshore wind would have saved New England ratepayers at least $400 million in utility bill costs during the winter of 2024/2025, lowering energy market prices by 11% and insulating ratepayers from expensive, volatile natural gas markets. 
 
The Healey-Driscoll Administration continues to work on many fronts to bring more energy into Massachusetts to lower energy bills and meet the rising demand for electricity. Last month, the Governor issued an executive order to add 10 gigawatts of new energy resources by 2035, which will lead to an estimated savings of $10 billion for Massachusetts residents and businesses. Governor Healey filed the Energy Affordability, Independence, and Innovation Act to lower energy bills and bring more supply into Massachusetts, including enhanced state energy procurement authority, which could help support more cost-effective projects like Vineyard Wind. She also took $180 million off people’s gas and electric bills this winter, bringing the total savings to $300 million over two years. 
 
Vineyard Wind is an 806-megawatt project located 14 miles off the coast of Massachusetts. It has been producing power since January 2024. The project began construction in late 2022. Massachusetts was the first state in the country to move forward on a utility-scale offshore wind project. 

星期一, 4月 27, 2026

第35屆全美加青少年國畫書法比賽 5/1-31收件

往年參賽作品。(中華表演藝術基金會提供)

(Boston Orange)中華表演藝術基金會第35 (2026) 全美加青少年國畫書法比賽,依年齡分4個組別,訂51日起收件,531日截止 。凡是居住在美國和加拿大的 22歲及以下學生,不限國籍,均可參加。

中華表演藝術基金會提高海外華裔青少年學習中國傳統文化的興趣,鼓勵青年學習傳統中國國畫書法,將之培養成終身愛好,費心舉辦國畫書法比賽,迄今己連續34年,2023 年起,才轉為在線上舉辦。

過去這些年來,有為數不少學生在申請大學時,用參加這比賽的成績,作為申請材料中的才藝資料,頗受重視。

比賽的4個年齡組別分別為,歲及以下、10  13 歲、14 17 歲、18  22 歲。有意參賽者,每人可提交2幅國畫或書法作品,或兩者皆可,最多4幅。不論提交作品數量,報名參賽費用每人10元。

比賽結果將於2026  6  25 日,獎金可高達250美元。

今年(2026)的比賽,已訂邀請蔣宗壬博士,朱蓉博士,杜瑋醫生,林浩宗,劉曉勇和馬清雄等藝文界書畫專家擔任評委。

             比賽簡章,報名表,以及1999 - 2025年間的入選優秀作品,可在網上看到﹕
https://www.chineseperformingarts.net/contents/competition/painting/2026/index.html
        

May 1st, start accepting entries to the 35th Annual (2026) All-American and Canada Chinese Brush Painting and Calligraphy Competition. All students in US and Canada, regardless of nationalities, up to 22yr as of May 31, 2026 are invited to participate.

Four age groups: 9 and under, 10 to 13, 14 to 17, 18 to 22. Age refers to the Application Deadline May 31, 2026. Each student could submit 2 pieces of either brush painting or calligraphy, or both, up to 4 pieces total. Application Forms and Art Works Specification:
https://www.chineseperformingarts.net/contents/competition/painting/2026/index.html

Application Fee: USD $10 per person for up to 4 pieces of artworks
submission.
Application Deadline: May 31, 2026
Results Announced: June 25, 2026
Cash Award up to USD $250

This competition has been held continuously for 34 years. Since 2023, it has been transitioned to an online format.  It aims to enhance the interest of overseas Chinese youth in learning traditional Chinese painting and calligraphy, fostering a lifelong passion. Many students who participated in this competition have valued for their university applications.

Esteemed experts in the arts and calligraphy have been invited to serve as judges, demonstrating the seriousness of the competition. 2026 Jury Panel: Dr. Edward Chiang 
蔣宗壬, Dr. Doris Chu 朱蓉, Dr. Wei Du 杜瑋, Mr. Ho-Chung Lam 林浩宗, Mr. Xiaoyong Liu 劉曉勇, Mr. Qingxiong Ma 馬清雄 Details of the competition regulations, application forms, and images of award-winning art works from 1999 to 2025 can be viewed online at:
https://www.chineseperformingarts.net/contents/competition/painting/2026/index.html

星期日, 4月 26, 2026

3年內有10名科學家死亡或失蹤 FBI揚言正帶頭調查

           Boston Orange編譯)美國聯邦調查局(FBI421日公開表示,主導調查,以釐清近年至少 10 名科學家死亡或失蹤案件,彼此間是否存在「惡意聯繫sinister connection」。MIT 著名生醫學者Robert Langer Jr.呼籲科學統計分析,釐清這些案件是否確實超乎常態。

由於這些科學家分別掌握核武秘密或火箭技術,意味著美國國家與機密人員的安全,可能受到嚴重威脅眾議院監督委員會共和黨主席詹姆斯·科默(James Comer和眾議員Eric Burlison420發函,要求美國國家航空暨太空總署(NASA、國防部及能源部等聯邦機構,提供相關人員調查資訊,研議如何保護持有安全許可(Security Clearances)的科學家。

不過有學界與部分官員仍對「陰謀論」持高度懷疑。前研究安全官員Cole Donovan指出,麻州的2名學者,MIT 核融合專家洛雷羅(Nuno F.G. Loureiro去年12月在布魯克蘭鎮的家中被槍殺一,警方已證實個人恩怨有關。去年12月在威克菲爾德(Wakefield)失蹤,遺體於今年 3 月尋獲劍橋諾華製藥研究員Jason Thomas,雖然死因尚未確認,但麻州地方檢察官辦公室已於週三表示,目前沒有謀殺嫌疑。

FBI正在調查,身份已證實的其他科學家還有2023 年死亡,曾長期在麻州居住,後來在加州工作的NASA 噴射推進實驗室(JPL)科學家Michael David Hicks2025  6 月在 加州 健行時失蹤,至今下落不明NASA 科學家Monica Reza,以及2026  2  攜槍從 新墨西哥州 阿布奎基(Albuquerque)家中失蹤,至今下落不明退役空軍准將William Neil McCasland

其他還待細查的科學家有2人是洛斯阿拉莫斯國家實驗室相關人員1人是核武設施政府承包商

哈佛大學教授Sheila Jasanoff警告,在缺乏確鑿證據下搜尋案件聯繫,可能加劇社會對科學的不信任,進而削弱民主體制。

東北大學追溯波士頓龍舟賽歷史 Ohana 八月一日辦東方龍舟賽為青少年籌款

Ohana 共同創辦人吳美麗(Veera Mahadomrongkul)介紹龍舟。(周菊子攝)
             Boston Orange 周菊子波士頓綜合報導)東北大學駐地藝術家日前舉辦「喚醒巨龍」工作坊,介紹該校關於龍舟「隱藏的歷史」檔案,助力Ohana New England龍舟隊宣傳,籌款幫助青少年隊員實現今秋遠赴台灣花蓮鯉魚潭參加第15IDBF 世界龍舟俱樂部錦標賽 (CCWC)的宏願。

Ohana 共同創辦人黃義勤(右起),龍舟博物館創辦人伍振中,
董事長司徒文信出席工作坊。
(周菊子攝)
              預訂於今年81日舉辦的「東方巨獸龍舟經典賽(Beast from the East Dragon Boat Classic)」,就既是Ohana的年度大活動,也是Ohana精心策劃,爭取社區支持,希望為去年10月在佛羅里達州舉行的美國國家錦標賽中贏得資格,將代表美國參加國際龍舟聯合會(IDBF)所組織第15屆世界俱樂部錦標賽的「神奇小孩(Wonder Kids)」們,籌募遠赴台灣旅費的活動。

龍舟博物館創辦人伍振中闡述願景,(周菊子攝)
           Ohana共同創辦人吳美麗指出,Ohana的創隊宗旨是「降低門檻」,她們希望很多來自基層家庭的青少年隊員們,不致於因為家裡沒錢,錯失代表美國到台灣參賽,做一趟文化尋根之旅的機會。

龍舟博物館董事長司徒文信介紹昆士市龍舟博物館。(周菊子攝)
            東北大學的「追溯歷史計劃(The Reckonings Project)」,日前邀請2名駐地藝術家,擅長結合影像與社區參與的Joanna Tam 和擅長跨媒體敘事的Lania Asunción,和Ohana New England龍舟隊,以及龍舟博物館(DBM)合作,舉辦了一場「喚醒巨龍:角色扮演指南(Awakening the Dragon: Role Playing Guide)」工作坊,追溯波士頓龍舟賽的傳統與歷史,說明相關展覽將於8月底在東北大學360藝廊展出。

吳美麗和黃義勤示範划龍舟。(周菊子攝)
            Ohana New England龍舟隊共同創辦人黃義勤(Allen Huang)、吳美麗(Veera Mahadomrongkul),在活動中介紹了划龍舟運動的技術、訓練,Ohana龍舟隊的創辦緣起和特色,致力為更多青少年及有心人提供接近水域,划龍舟機會的心意,以及他們預定今年9月率2組青少年隊,1組成人隊,共3組龍舟隊遠赴台灣花蓮鯉魚潭,參加第15IDBF 世界龍舟俱樂部錦標賽 (CCWC)的未來動向。

東北大學駐地藝術家Joanna Tam(右) Lania Asunción(左)
說明「喚醒龍」工作坊。
(周菊子攝)
            龍舟博物館的創辦人伍振中(Peter Ng),以及董事長司徒文信(Matt Szeto)則在活動中簡述了龍舟博物館的建造初衷和願景。

工作坊現場。(周菊子攝)

            駐地藝術家Joanna Tam Lania Asunción目前在東北大學的「追溯歷史計劃(The Reckonings Project)」中做研究。她們從東北大學圖書館的「特別收藏(Special Collections)」檔案中,發現波士頓龍舟節與華埠(Chinatown)之間,早從1979年起,就有許多不為人知的故事,促使他們著手追溯划龍舟這文化傳統活動與社區組織,社會運動之間的關係,也發掘被時間遺落的“隱藏歷史”。

            Ohana New England龍舟隊共同創辦人吳美麗(Veera Mahadomrongkul)這天介紹該隊歷史,闡述划龍舟知識,還由黃義勤用市內划槳模擬器(Ergs)現場示範如何划龍舟。

工作坊開幕。(周菊子攝)

            吳美麗指出,划龍舟是面向終點「划槳(Paddling)」,動力來自全身同步,用核心肌群扭轉,真正推力來自背部和腰部,「划船(Rowing)」則是背向終點,動力極大程度來自腿部推力和手臂拉力,所以說「划龍舟」時,千萬要記得用Paddling這個字。

            吳美麗本人在夏威夷和沖繩長大,小時候頭部曾淹沒水中,對水有恐懼感,直到2005年在紐約接觸划龍舟,才學會用意志力克服恐懼,從此划龍舟成就為她生命中一部份。和丈夫黃義勤創辦龍舟隊之前,她曾長達3年的經常靜看龍舟划過河邊夕陽,心深觸動,促使她們選擇了夏威夷語中意味著家人,沒人有會被遺忘的Ohana做隊名。

            Ohana隊員年齡從1280多歲都有。吳美麗笑說Ohana有如一個跨越年齡,族裔與社會地位的大家庭,大家在一條船上同進退。她和黃義勤創辦龍舟隊,志在讓所有想要接近水域,嘗試划龍舟的人,都有機會接觸這種具文化底蘊,有實際體能訓練,團隊精神培訓的活動。

            龍舟博物館的創辦人伍振中(Peter Ng),以及董事長司徒文信(Matt Szeto)這天在活動中簡述了龍舟博物館的建造初衷和願景。

            司徒文信說明「龍舟博物館」座落在昆士市中心,全由發起人伍振中親手改建,把原本是牙醫診所的場地,裝修成寬敞明亮的展覽廳,並以之為雛形,為廣大民眾展示將來要建造真正龍舟博物館願景。

            既是書法家,又因出生於香港長洲,從小深受當地龍舟賽影響的伍振中坦言,他和波士頓龍舟賽的關係,始於波士頓龍舟節的船隻需要維修,他出手相助,接著發現波士頓龍舟節既無船塢,也無冬季訓練場所,或存放器材空間,這才生出打造龍舟博物館,弘揚在中華傳統文化中已有悠久歷史,既能培訓團隊精神,又具助人健康功效活這動的念頭。

            伍振中心中的理想是要建造一座能結合龍舟文化與休閒產業的永久性龍舟博物館,不但要有訓練技術場所,展示文化歷史,強身健體的空間,更要有供做商業化營運的餐廳,咖啡廳,婚宴場所等,以期龍舟博物館可以成為一個自給自足的非牟利組織。他甚至已經構思出以昆士市為初步據點,達成這目標的六大支柱。

            「東方巨獸龍舟經典賽(Beast from the East Dragon Boat Classic)」的報名網址為:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYwNJpoWnBIGQHXqCkznTVKxlQ2ez2WVH593y2HzS7C9Ynzw/viewform。查詢Ohana詳情,可上網https://www.ohananewengland.org/,查詢龍舟博物館可洽伍振中。

星期五, 4月 24, 2026

麻州政府訂4/26-5/2舉辦一系列5場「麻州學徒週」活動

Boston Orange編譯)麻州政府今日宣佈,將配合全國學徒週,在 4  26 日至 5  2 日舉辦ㄧ系列5場「麻州學徒週(Massachusetts Apprenticeship Week)」。麻州勞工暨勞動力發展廳(EOLWD)將派員前往全州各地,展示「政府認證學徒計畫(Registered Apprenticeship Programs)」在建築、製造、醫療保健、生命科學及早期教育等產業作為勞動力策略的價值。

麻州勞工廳從 2023  1 月以來,共撥發 1,200 萬美元的 「成長(GROW )」補助金,還從美國勞工部(USDOL)爭取到 800 萬美元資金來擴辦認證學徒制,迄今已有超過 11,000 名註冊學徒。

麻州州長奚莉( Maura Healey)表示,這項目為民眾創造了通往優質工作的路徑,也幫助麻州培訓出具備熟練技能的勞動力,以應對經濟需求。

麻州副州長 Kim Driscoll 指出,學徒制讓勞工能一邊學習一邊賺取收入,並在首日即具備成功所需的實踐經驗。

麻州勞工廳廳長Lauren Jones 和副廳長 Josh Cutler 將於 4  27 日週一開始,出席一系列活動。

週一上午訪視波士頓鐵工工會第 7 分會(Ironworkers Local 7)發表宣言。

週二,在州政府大樓晤見瑞士駐波士頓領事館(Swissnex),以及瑞士企業駐麻州代表,討論如何以學徒制作為吸引與留住人才的策略。

週三上午,Jones 部長將出席由大波士頓商會主辦的麻州學徒網絡(Massachusetts Apprentice Network)四週年活動,重點說明 2025 年註冊學徒稅收抵免(Registered Apprenticeship Tax Credit)的影響。

週四,麻州政府將在新貝德福德(New Bedford)的小人國學院(Little People’s College)宣佈新一輪用於擴展早期教育學徒計畫的 GROW 補助金。同日下午,Jones 部長將視察位於埃文(Avon)的 AccuRounds 公司,參觀其先進製造認證學徒計畫。

有關麻州註冊學徒制的詳細資訊,可至官方網站 mass.gov/Apprenticeship 查詢。

Healey-Driscoll Administration Kicks Off Massachusetts Apprenticeship Week, April 26 – May 2, 2026

Apprenticeship celebrations and announcements happening across the state all week; Full schedule of events and press availability below

 

BOSTON - Next week, the Healey-Driscoll Administration will celebrate Massachusetts Apprenticeship Week, in conjunction with National Apprenticeship Week, with events and announcements across Massachusetts to highlight the value of Registered Apprenticeship Programs as a workforce strategy for industries such as construction, manufacturing, health care, life sciences, early education, and many more.

 

Since January 2023, the administration has awarded $12 million in GROW grants, secured $8 million from the United States Department of Labor (USDOL) to expand registered apprenticeships, and has registered over 11,000 apprentices in Massachusetts. 

 

“Registered apprenticeships create real pathways to good jobs and help Massachusetts build the skilled workforce our economy needs,” said Governor Maura Healey. “We’re investing in apprenticeship programs across industries, expanding opportunities for workers to earn while they learn, and helping employers grow the talent they need to compete. Massachusetts Apprenticeship Week is a chance to celebrate that progress and encourage more businesses to join us in this work.”

 

“Registered apprenticeship programs are one of the most effective tools we have to develop talent,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim DriscollThey allow us to invest in our workforce while giving workers the hands-on experience and skills they need to succeed from day one.”

 

Starting Monday, April 27, 2026, and throughout the week, Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development Lauren Jones and Undersecretary of Labor Josh Cutler will attend several Apprenticeship related events across the state. Last year, Lieutenant Governor Driscoll and Secretary Jones convened labor leaders and hundreds of apprentices in different industries to recognize 250 years of apprenticeship innovation in Massachusetts.

 

“Massachusetts Apprenticeship Week is an opportunity to highlight the critical role registered apprenticeships play in building an innovative and skilled workforce across Massachusetts,” said Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development Lauren Jones. “Registered apprenticeships are instrumental in connecting untapped talent to good paying, meaningful careers, while preparing this new workforce with the skills employers need. I look forward to traveling across the state during Apprenticeship Week to see these programs in action.”

 

“Apprenticeship Week is a weeklong spotlight on what’s working in Massachusetts,” said Undersecretary of Labor Josh Cutler. “From hard hats and lab coats to shop floors and tech hubs, employers are tapping into talent and building their teams with registered apprenticeships.”

 

EOLWD Secretary Jones’ Public Schedule for Massachusetts Apprenticeship Week 2026

 

Monday, April 27, 2026

Secretary Jones and Undersecretary of Labor Josh Cutler will visit Ironworkers Local 7 to kickoff Apprenticeship Week and present a proclamation alongside apprentices.

 

When: Monday, April 27, 2026, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where: Ironworkers Local 7, 195 Old Colony Ave, Boston, MA 02127

Press: Open

 

 

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Secretary Jones, Undersecretary of Labor Josh Cutler, and the Swiss Consulate in Boston (Swissnex) will convene business leaders from Swiss companies with a presence in Massachusetts to discuss registered apprenticeship opportunities as a workforce strategy to attract, retain, and develop talent.   

 

When: Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Where: Room 157, Massachusetts State House, 24 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02133

Press: Open

 

 

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Secretary Jones will speak at the Massachusetts Apprentice Network 4th Anniversary Event, hosted by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, and highlight the impact of the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s 2025 Registered Apprenticeship Tax Credit.


When: Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Where: 265 Franklin Street Suite 1701, Boston, MA 02110

Press: Open, please RSVP to Casey Baines cbaines@bostonchamber.com

 

 

Thursday, April 30, 2026

The Healey-Driscoll Administration will announce a new round of GROW Grants to expand registered apprenticeship programs in Early Childhood Education.


When: Thursday, April 30, 2026, 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Where: Little People’s College, 107 Welby Road, New Bedford, MA

Press: Open, livestreamed at mass.gov/LWD/News

 

 

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Secretary Jones will visit AccuRounds and tour their advanced manufacturing registered apprenticeship program.


When: Thursday, April 30, 2026, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Where: 74 Bodwell Street, Avon, MA 02322

Press: Open

 

 

For more information about Massachusetts Registered Apprenticeship, visit mass.gov/Apprenticeship.