Healey-Driscoll Administration Launches Resources for
Federal Workers Laid off by Trump and Musk
Massachusetts is ready to help federal workers with
employment in private and public sectors and provide job training resources
“Donald Trump and Elon Musk have been recklessly firing essential public servants who care for our veterans, support our fishing industry, protect consumers, maintain our parks and more. The good news is that Massachusetts is home to world class talent and employers who are eager to hire, and we know members of our federal workforce have the skills to make a difference here,” said Governor Maura Healey. “To all of our federal workers – if you’re fed up with the damaging tactics of Trump and Musk, we want you to consider continuing your career here in Massachusetts, whether that’s in state or local government or in one of our many thriving industries.”
“This website will help serve as a crucial front door for impacted federal employees who are looking to navigate employment opportunities across the state,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “By bringing together resources from across the public and private sectors, we are making it easier for skilled workers to get the information they need to connect with employers and join Team Massachusetts.”
The website acts as a single entry point for federal
employees to navigate resources, including connecting with state and local
government job opportunities through the state’s MassCareers portal, the
Massachusetts Municipal Association’s job board, or the state’s MassTalent
platform that connect employers and jobseekers for career opportunities in
advanced manufacturing, clean energy, health and human services, life sciences,
and technology plus services and job training resources available through MassHire
career centers in regions across the state.
“Massachusetts wants to keep amazing talent here and is ready to bridge connections for federal workers for new opportunities and we want those opportunities to be in our Commonwealth,” said Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development Lauren Jones. “Launching this website is one way we are demonstrating Massachusetts values the skilled talent here and we stand ready to hopefully make it easier to navigate resources building connections for our talent.”
The website also includes veteran-specific employment
resources to support those who have served and are now facing uncertainty due
to federal workforce cuts. Veterans
make up nearly 30 percent of the entire federal workforce, and the recent VA
layoffs disproportionately impact these workers, jeopardizing veteran care and
services nationwide.
“Veterans are essential to the federal workforce, and these
layoffs threaten both their livelihoods and the critical services they
provide,” said Veterans Services Secretary Jon Santiago. “Massachusetts
is stepping up to ensure they have opportunities to continue their mission. We
encourage every affected worker to explore opportunities in Massachusetts,
where their dedication and expertise are valued.”
Massachusetts has more than 46,000 residents who work for
the federal government in various sectors, including public administration,
education, transportation and warehousing, and for the postal service. The
resources highlighted on the new website include more than 160,000 job postings
in the private and public sector.
“The Trump/Musk Administration has taken a wrecking ball to
our federal government - weaponizing massive cuts and mass unemployment that is
creating real pain for thousands of working-class people in Massachusetts,”
said Chrissy Lynch, President of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO. “We
appreciate the Healey Administration has created resources to help federal
workers navigate how to keep themselves and their families afloat during unemployment, and to help match
them with new job opportunities that allow them to utilize the skills and
passion that led them to public service.”
For more information, please visit the website at www.mass.gov/fedup or find a local MassHire career center.
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