Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Statewide Job Fair and Rapid Response Office Hours

Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Statewide Job Fair and Rapid Response Office Hours

MassHire Department of Career Services will hold weekly virtual office hours for workers across the state

BOSTON — Today, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD) is launching a series of virtual office hours for workers. For laid-off federal employees, EOLWD’s MassHire Department of Career Services (MassHire DCS) will host virtual office hours beginning Tuesday, April 29, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. and continue weekly every Tuesday through May 27, 2025. For other workers, including those impacted indirectly by federal government funding cuts, MassHire DCS will host virtual office hours beginning Thursday, May 15, 2025, and continue weekly every Thursday. Additionally, MassHire DCS’ Rapid Response team will host a statewide virtual job fair in early summer. More information on the office hours and job fairs can be found at mass.gov/fedup.

“The Trump Administration’s funding cuts to research programs, child care programs, federal and state agencies, and more will have a significant impact on Massachusetts workers, employers and our economy,” said Governor Maura Healey. “We know that beyond direct layoffs of federal employees, funding cuts can, and have, resulted in Massachusetts residents losing their jobs, and we want to help these skilled workers with local employers from the private sector in regions across the state."

“We know the Trump cuts have resulted in layoffs, including for our researchers, educators, veterans, and more,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “Our administration is committed to making it easier for skilled workers to get the information they need to connect with employers ready and looking for talent.” 

During the weekly virtual office hours, impacted workers will be introduced to resources available through the MassHire Career Centers, including career coaching and resume support, connection to hiring private sector employers, overview of free training programs, and guidance to apply for unemployment insurance, health coverage through the Massachusetts Health Connector, among other resources. Rapid Response services are available to workers from all industries affected by layoffs or closures in Massachusetts. You can learn more about Rapid Response by visiting mass.gov/rapidresponse.

“Massachusetts has world class talent, and we want to keep that talent here. By launching office hours combined with hosting a statewide job fair, we want to help bridge connections and resources for impacted workers,” said Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development Lauren Jones.  “The Healey-Driscoll administration leads with our values, underscoring the appreciation of all workers and the opportunity to leverage existing skills that will benefit many Massachusetts employers.” 

Learn more about upcoming office hours and stay connected to learn more details about the upcoming job fair at mass.gov/fedup.