More Massachusetts Employers Use Governor Healey’s Apprenticeship Tax Credit to Hire and Train Workers

More Massachusetts Employers Use Governor Healey’s Apprenticeship Tax Credit to Hire and Train Workers

Expanded Registered Apprenticeship Tax Credit lowers costs for businesses and expands access to career pathways

 

BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration released new data today highlighting the success of the expanded Registered Apprenticeship Tax Credit, which Governor Healey expanded eligibility for as part of the administration’s historic 2023 tax cuts. In 2025, the Division of Apprentice Standards (DAS) approved $988,800 in registered apprenticeship tax credits to 50 employers who hired 206 apprentices, more than double the number in previous years. In 2024, DAS approved $480,000 to employers who hired 100 apprentices. Employers used the tax credit to hire apprentices in growing industries like clean energy, health care, and education.

“We expanded this tax credit to make it easier and more affordable for employers to hire and train workers—and the results speak for themselves. More businesses are using this tool to grow their teams, build a skilled workforce, and create pathways to good-paying jobs across Massachusetts,” said Governor Maura Healey. “This is a win for employers and workers alike, helping businesses invest in talent while giving more people the chance to earn a paycheck, gain real experience, and build a career. Registered apprenticeships are a proven way to meet workforce needs, expand opportunity, and help our businesses compete and succeed.”

“The Registered Apprenticeship Tax Credit allows employers to invest in their employees while putting money back into their businesses,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “It’s great to see more employers embracing the registered apprenticeship model and expanding opportunities for workers to earn while they learn.”

The Registered Apprentice Tax Credit supports the growth of apprenticeships in key Massachusetts industries, offering employers a refundable tax credit of up to $4,800 per qualified apprentice.

“Registered Apprenticeship develops untapped talent, creates jobs, and connects Massachusetts employers to skilled workers,” said Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development Lauren Jones. “By expanding the Registered Apprenticeship Tax Credit to include more industries, the Healey-Driscoll Administration is helping employers reduce the cost of doing business, attract more employers to leverage registered apprenticeship as a proven, effective hiring strategy, and connects more residents to careers right here in Massachusetts.” 

For tax year 2025, as of April 15, 2026, DAS approved $988,800 in registered apprenticeship tax credits to employers who hired 206 apprentices, double the amount from 2024. Of employers who claimed the credit, to date, includes:

• Clean Energy employers leveraged the tax credit after hiring 54 apprentices, compared to 26 in 2024.
• Education employers, particularly in the child care sector, hired 45 apprentices in 2025, compared to 36 in 2024.
• Health care employers leveraged the tax credit after hiring 52 apprentices in 2025, compared to 20 in 2024.
• Advanced Manufacturing employers leveraged the tax credit after hiring 38 apprentices in 2025, compared to 18 in 2024.

 

“This tax credit is delivering real results—more employers hiring more apprentices across a wider range of industries,” said Undersecretary of Labor Josh Cutler. “The Healey-Driscoll Administration is making it easier for businesses to invest in apprenticeships while expanding direct pathways to high-quality, in-demand careers.”

 

These efforts are part of the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s efforts to make Massachusetts more affordable and competitive for employers. In January, the administration lowered the annual program fee for Registered Apprenticeship sponsors from $300 to $250 and also expanded eligibility for the Registered Apprenticeship Tax Credit to include occupations featuring AI-related credentials, defense manufacturing, and additional manufacturing occupations.   

Statements of Support

James E. Rooney, President & CEO, Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce:

 

"The Chamber is proud to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week with the Healey-Driscoll Administration, and we appreciate the transformative leadership of Secretary Lauren Jones to create the new Registered Apprenticeship Tax Credit, which will help employers continue to leverage important apprenticeship programs. As we continue our work expanding the Massachusetts Apprentice Network, we are seeing how apprenticeships are catalysts for our local employers and our workforce, strengthening workplaces while expanding economic opportunity for all in the Commonwealth.”

 

Mike Tamasi, President and CEO, AccuRounds: 

“The apprenticeship tax credit plays a critical role in strengthening our workforce by supporting employee participation in registered apprenticeship programs. It helps offset the substantial time and financial investment required, allowing us to expand access to high-quality, job-specific training.”

Mary Judson, HR Generalist, Trinity Solar:

“Participation in the Massachusetts Division of Apprentice Standards (DAS) program has had a clear, positive impact on both Trinity Solar and our apprentices. The associated tax credit and educational reimbursement help offset schooling and tool costs, allowing apprentices to pursue licensure while working full time and enabling the company to invest in long‑term workforce development. The program has strengthened retention, improved field quality, and supported the continued growth of licensed electricians within the company. We value our partnership with DAS and its role in building sustainable career pathways in the trades.” 

MAYOR MICHELLE WU CELEBRATES SMALL BUSINESS MONTH

 MAYOR MICHELLE WU CELEBRATES SMALL BUSINESS MONTH

BOSTON - Wednesday, April 29, 2026 - Mayor Michelle Wu and the Office of Small Business today announced Small Business Month, an annual opportunity to highlight local businesses shaping our neighborhoods and the vast economic support system surrounding them. Throughout May, the City and partners will host a slate of events, resources, and curated social media content grounded in the theme “Exploring Possibilities. Creating Opportunities.” The City of Boston is home to over 18,000 small businesses that employ 127,000 people and generate close to $28 billion each year. 

“Small businesses are the backbone of Boston’s neighborhoods, creating jobs, connecting communities, and powering our local economy,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “The City is proud to continue supporting entrepreneurs at every stage and ensuring Boston remains a place where small businesses can thrive.”

Through the Office of Small Business, the City seeks to provide support to business owners to enhance their economic impact on our communities. Since 2022, the City has provided over 11,608 hours of one-on-one Technical Assistance for over 530 businesses; funding over 70 storefront signage and facade renovation projects; and streamlining the process and reducing financial barriers for participation in the annual Outdoor Dining program. 

Next month, the Office of Small Business will celebrate its impact on supporting businesses throughout the city. The Office has outlined its accomplishments in a report entitled “Standing on Business: The Office of Small Business 2025 Year in Review.” Highlights from the report include 178 businesses participating in the 2025 Outdoor Dining program, 96 businesses opening or expanding within the Main Street districts, and designating 30 longstanding small businesses as Legacy Businesses.

One new feature this year is a small business BINGO card, encouraging residents to shop local and small, to learn more about our office, and local businesses in our neighborhoods. Once residents have achieved BINGO, they can enter into a drawing for a prize by contacting smallbiz@boston.gov. 

During Small Business Month, the Office of Small Business will launch the BizUnlocked Boston pilot program. BizUnlocked Boston is a business access program that connects small business owners to the resources, expertise, and relationships they need to build lasting businesses that create jobs, stability, and sustainability in our local communities, and unlock their full potential from the start. The program, orchestrated and led by the City of Boston's Office of Small Business and Tessi Consulting, blends collaborative in-person workshops, interactive virtual sessions, and group technical assistance with small business experts. 

“We’re grateful to the Office of Small Business for the support they’ve provided my family as we work to stabilize and grow our business,” said Uche Egesionu, Owner of Kornfield Pharmacy in Roxbury. “We’ve received assistance from multiple staff members, including support through a funded Technical Assistance project. I’m encouraged that Small Business Month will continue bringing valuable resources to businesses like ours.”

Throughout Small Business Month, events will celebrate and support the small business ecosystem across Boston. All City-led programming is posted on the Small Business Month webpage.

“During the month of May, we celebrate Boston’s small businesses, their local impact, and the strong business support ecosystem,” said Aliesha Porcena, Director of Small Business for the City of Boston. “We are committed to exploring possibilities and creating opportunities through support, educational programming, networking, and more. The work of supporting businesses never ends. In my office, we work year-round to ensure businesses are connected with vital resources. This month is just a sample of what’s possible. Together, we’re making sure businesses thrive in this city.”

In addition to the events spearheaded by the City, Small Business Month will also feature 20  events funded by the Small Business Month Activation Grant Program, a grant opportunity for community-led activations. The Office of Small Business awarded organizations up to $9,500 for events that provide small business owners and entrepreneurs with the resources they need to grow, thrive, or celebrate success. 

“We are honored to be among the 20 proposals selected and are eager to contribute to the energy and growth of Boston’s entrepreneurial ecosystem this May,” said Bobby Boyd, Executive Director of The Record Co. “This support is vital to our mission, and we are ready to get to work.”

The selected recipients of the Small Business Month Activation Grant Program submitted proposals that demonstrated a knowledge of Boston’s multifaceted small business community and proposed innovative activations in education, retail opportunities, and platforms for collaboration. Throughout the month, the Office of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion will also share information about Small Business programs, connecting entrepreneurs with the tools and guidance to successfully start, grow, and build their business in Boston.

Marisol Garcia將於6月1日出任麻州兒童權益官

(Boston Orange)麻州州長奚莉（Maura Healey）、檢察總長 Andrea Joy Campbell 與州審計長 Diana DiZoglio 今日宣佈，任命 Marisol Garcia 為新任麻州兒童權益官，訂6 月 1 日正式就職，接替將於 5 月底退休的Maria Mossaides。任期五年。

Marisol Garcia有 30 年保護兒童與家庭權益的經驗，包括 20多年的法庭辯護資歷，以及曾領導推動兒童福利與行為健康政策長達10年。奚莉州長表示，Garcia 具備此職位所需的經驗與領導能力，將致力強化監督並改善服務。

Marisol Garcia 現任健康法律專員組織副主任，負責領導全州兒童心理健康計畫。該計畫在其任內由試點擴大至全州規模，減少兒童對緊急服務的依賴。Campbell 指出，Garcia 具備深厚法律專業能力，瞭解體制對青少年的影響。

            由政策專家與臨床醫生等14 名人組成的委員會， 2 月提交最終名單後，經公開遴選，4月產生人選。

DiZoglio 表示，Garcia 將致力於找出系統缺失，並透過創新策略改善兒童身心健康。

Marisol Garcia 曾長期與法院及州府機構合作。她表示，上任後將特別關注涉及兒童福利與司法系統的個案，確保支持措施符合多元背景需求。麻州兒童權益專員辦公室成立於 2008 年，為獨立行政機構，負責監督弱勢兒童的服務品質。

Governor Healey, Attorney General Campbell and Auditor DiZoglio Announce Marisol Garcia as Next Child Advocate 

Experienced child welfare attorney and policy leader to begin June 1, 2026  

BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey, Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and State Auditor Diana DiZoglio today announced that they have selected Marisol Garcia to serve as the next Child Advocate for Massachusetts, following a joint appointment process established in state law.  

Marisol Garcia brings more than 30 years of experience advocating for children and families, including more than two decades representing children in court and a decade of executive leadership advancing child welfare and behavioral health policy. She will begin her five-year term on June 1, succeeding Maria Mossaides, who is retiring at the end of May after more than a decade of service.  

“Every child in Massachusetts deserves to be safe, supported and given the opportunity to live a happy and healthy life,” said Governor Maura Healey. “Marisol Garcia has spent her career fighting for children and families, especially those navigating our most complex systems, and she brings the experience, compassion and leadership this role demands. We are proud to appoint her as the Child Advocate and look forward to working together to strengthen oversight, improve service and ensure every child is supported.”  

“Marisol Garcia has a proven track record of standing up for children and families, bringing both compassion and deep legal expertise to some of the most difficult moments in their lives,” said Attorney General Andrea Campbell. “Marisol understands not only the law, but the real impact our systems have on young people. I am proud to join my fellow appointing authorities in appointing her as Massachusetts’s Child Advocate, and I’m confident that she will be a fierce, thoughtful leader who will fight to ensure that every child in Massachusetts is supported and protected.” 

“Protecting vulnerable children is our shared responsibility,” said Auditor Diana DiZoglio. “Marisol Garcia has dedicated her life to advocating for kids and families, building collaborative partnerships focused on child welfare, and developing innovative strategies to help improve the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of children and their caregivers. As our next Child Advocate, she will continue working toward our collective goals of identifying systemic gaps, strengthening safeguards and ensuring that no child in Massachusetts is left behind.”   

Garcia currently serves as Deputy Director at Health Law Advocates, where she developed and led the Mental Health Advocacy Program for Kids, a statewide legal services program that has represented thousands of families to overcome barriers to mental health care for children. Under her leadership, the program expanded from a small pilot into a statewide initiative -- improving children’s access to care, reducing reliance on emergency services, and keeping children out of the child welfare and juvenile justice systems. 

Prior to her time at MHAP for Kids, Garcia directly represented children in court for more than two decades. She has worked across the child welfare, behavioral health, juvenile justice and education systems, giving her deep, firsthand experience navigating the systems this role oversees. 

“I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as the Commonwealth's next Child Advocate," said Marisol Garcia. "As an attorney, as an advocate, and as the leader of a non-profit service provider, I have seen first-hand the harm that multi-generational system involvement, racial disparities, and a lack of services has caused many children and families in our Commonwealth. Yet, I have also seen the transformational change that timely, effective services – from mental health services to educational interventions to financial supports – can have when they reach a family at the right moment. As the next Child Advocate, I will focus on ensuring that children who need it, particularly those involved with the Commonwealth’s child welfare and juvenile justice systems, receive that kind of support in a way that honors their multi-faced and richly diverse identities.” 

Throughout her career, she has built strong partnerships with courts, state agencies, health care providers and community organizations to advance policies and programs that improve the lives of children. Her work spans child welfare, juvenile justice, behavioral health, disability services and special education. 

Garcia was selected following a comprehensive public process led by a 14-member nominating committee convened by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (HHS). The committee included policymakers, legal experts, clinicians, and child welfare professionals, and conducted a series of open meetings before submitting finalists to the appointing authorities in February 2026. 

The Massachusetts Office of the Child Advocate (OCA) is an independent executive branch agency established in 2008 to ensure that children across Massachusetts — particularly those who are most vulnerable and at risk — receive high-quality, timely, and appropriate services. The Child Advocate leads this work through oversight, system reform, collaboration, and public accountability.   

 

Statements of Support 

Danna Mauch, PhD, President and CEO, Massachusetts Association for Mental Health (MAMH) 

“We salute Marisol Garcia as the Commonwealth’s choice to lead the Office of the Child Advocate. Marisol brings deep commitment and knowledge informed by decades of hands on experience developing integrated solutions for children and youth who live with complex needs that often cut across the domains of multiple Massachusetts State government branches, secretariats, and agencies. Marisol’s capacity to collaborate skillfully with public officials and community stakeholders will advance the opportunity to thrive for our most at risk and vulnerable children.” 

Nancy Allen-Scannell, Executive Director, Massachusetts Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children 

“The Commonwealth is truly fortunate to have Marisol Garcia as the Child Advocate, especially at this challenging moment in time. She is a smart, fierce advocate for the rights and well-being of children and families. She has a clear-eyed understanding of the systems of care, strong cross sector relationships and deep regard for the voices and experiences of youth and their caregivers. She is a strong effective leader who will ensure that all children in the Commonwealth receive the services and support they need to overcome challenges, grow and thrive.” 

Pamela Hooks Sager, JD, Executive Director, Parent/ Professional Advocacy League 

"Mari is a dedicated advocate and collaborator for the mental health wellbeing of all children and families.  She is child and family-centered and understands the need for safety, training, education, and support of all stakeholders."

麻州首次購屋最高25000元無息貸款計劃 本週起擴大辦理

(Boston Orange編譯)麻州長奚莉（Maura Healey）和麻州住房署（MassHousing）宣佈，本週起，將有更多年收入低於地區中位收入135%的首次購屋州民，能夠申請到25,000美元無息首付貸款，實現成為「有殼蝸牛」理想。

奚莉州長在今年稍早前宣佈，投資2500萬美元，擴辦麻州房屋署的購屋者援助計劃，以幫助更多人降低購屋前期成本，在可負擔情況下成為屋主。

收入上限低於地區中位數收入135%的首次購屋者，可根據這計畫，申請最高25,000元，0%利率，可延期償還的貸款，用於支付頭期款，結案費用、預付抵押保險或降低利率。這筆資金本質為第二抵押貸款，不需逐月還款。

這計畫是把先前利率2%至3%的15年期第二抵押貸款模式，轉變為目前的無息延期償還模式。買家僅需在出售房屋、重新轉貸或付清主貸款時偿還該筆款項。

申請人須在2026年4月27日至7月31日間鎖定MassHousing抵押貸款。

各區域的中位收入上限為：麻州東部205,335美元、Worcester郡165,645美元、Berkshires地區137,565美元及Hampden郡129,870美元。

MassHousing從2023年初迄今，已提供逾19億美元抵押貸款融資，協助超過5,900戶家庭成為屋主。在此期間，該機構發放4,757筆首付援助貸款，其中八成抵押貸款案件使用此類首付援助工具。州政府亦同步推動麻州購屋稅收抵免，以支持新建住宅產權。相關資訊可至masshousing.com查詢。

麻州政府目前亦推動麻州購屋稅收抵免，至2029年前每年提供1,000萬美元支持新建住宅產權。相關申請細節可至masshousing.com查詢。

Governor Healey Announces $25,000 in Interest-Free Downpayment Assistance Now Available for More First-Time Homebuyers   

BOSTON — Governor Maura Healey and MassHousing announced that starting this week, more Massachusetts residents are now eligible for $25,000 in interest-free downpayment and homebuyer assistance to help them afford to buy their first home. Earlier this year, Governor Healey announced a $25 million investment to expand MassHousing’s homebuyer assistance program so that more people than ever before can lower their upfront costs and afford to become homeowners. 

“We are focused every day on lowering the cost of housing for people,” said Governor Healey. “This program lowers families’ upfront costs and their monthly payments so that more people can afford to buy a home and build their future right here in Massachusetts. Today, we’re bringing this assistance to a wider cross-section of the middle class who are being priced out of homeownership right now. We encourage any eligible first-time homebuyers to apply for this expanded assistance, and we’re going to keep using every tool at our disposal to lower costs for everyone.” 

“Making homeownership more affordable takes action on multiple fronts, and that is exactly what we are doing,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “By expanding homebuyer assistance and supporting other tools that lower costs, we are helping more working families and middle-class residents take the first step toward buying a home of their own.” 

This program provides eligible buyers with up to $25,000 at 0 percent interest with deferred repayment terms to help cover a down payment, closing costs, prepaid mortgage insurance or reduce their interest rate. The program is available to first-time homebuyers who lock in their MassHousing mortgage between April 27 and July 31, 2026 and earn up to 135 percent of area median income, which includes many middle-class borrowers across the state. This assistance is available to people earning up to 135% of area median income – ranging from $205,335 in eastern Massachusetts, to $165,645 in Worcester County, to $137,565 in the Berkshires and $129,870 in Hampden County.   

Interested homebuyers can visit masshousing.com to learn more about eligibility criteria and application instructions. 

“For many families, the biggest obstacle to buying a first home is saving enough for a down payment,” said Housing and Livable Communities Secretary Juana Matias. “This expansion will help more Massachusetts residents become homeowners by tackling that barrier head-on.” 

“MassHousing is committed to expanding sustainable homeownership opportunities across Massachusetts and ensuring that homebuying opportunities remain within reach for working families,” said MassHousing CEO Chrystal Kornegay. “Homebuyer assistance, including down payment assistance, is critical to removing barriers to homeownership and ensuring that first-time homebuyers are positioned for long-term success. The Healey-Driscoll Administration’s investment in Massachusetts families will deepen the impact of MassHousing’s homebuyer assistance program and accelerate the path to homeownership for middle-income families.” 

“We see owning our home like an investment for the future. We hope to grow our family and now we have something for us,” said Ilse Bellido, who with her fiancé, used MassHousing financing with down payment assistance to purchase their home in Lowell. “When I first walked into my house, honestly, it’s so beautiful, it’s new, and it’s mine.” 

MassHousing already offers up to $25,000 in down payment and homebuyer assistance loans to moderate- and middle-income households purchasing a first home in any Massachusetts community. Prior to the Governor's investment, this assistance was offered in the form of a 15-year second mortgage with interest rates ranging from 2 to 3 percent, depending on household income. With the new funding, that assistance is now available at 0 percent interest with deferred repayment, significantly lowering upfront costs for buyers.  

Since the beginning of 2023, MassHousing has delivered more than $1.9 billion in mortgage financing, helping over 5,900 households become homeowners. During that time, the agency has issued 4,757 down payment assistance loans, with four out of five mortgages supported by this tool. Over the past 18 months, nearly all first-time homebuyers using MassHousing have relied on down payment assistance to purchase a home. 

The Healey-Driscoll Administration is also advancing the Massachusetts Homeownership Tax Credit (HTC), created under the Affordable Homes Act and administered by MassHousing, to increase homeownership opportunities for moderate-income households through the development of new homeownership units. The HTC provides up to $10 million a year for five years through calendar year 2029 to support the production of new homeownership units. It is the first program of its kind in Massachusetts and one of only three programs nationally to use state tax credits to support homeownership production.  

These initiatives complement existing programs that help expand access to homeownership through Massachusetts Housing Partnership’s (MHP) homeownership programs, including ONE Mortgage, ONE+ and ONE+Boston, which help eligible first-time buyers lower borrowing costs and access financial assistance. Since 1991, MHP has provided over $5.3 billion in below-market bank financing and made it possible for more than 26,000 low- and moderate-income families in Massachusetts to purchase their first home. 

MAYOR MICHELLE WU AND CITY OF BOSTON CELEBRATE THE GROUNDBREAKING OF THE SECOND BUILDING OF BUNKER HILL HOUSING REDEVELOPMENT

 MAYOR MICHELLE WU AND CITY OF BOSTON CELEBRATE THE GROUNDBREAKING OF THE SECOND BUILDING OF BUNKER HILL HOUSING REDEVELOPMENT  

The building is a part of the first phase of a large-scale master plan that will redevelop the entire Bunker Hill public housing community over the next decade, creating a total of 2,699 units of housing

BOSTON – Tuesday, April 28, 2026 - Mayor Michelle Wu today joined the Charlestown Resident Alliance, the Boston Housing Authority (BHA), Leggat McCall Properties, and Joseph J. Corcoran Company to celebrate the start of construction of the Bunker Hill Housing Redevelopment’s second new apartment building (Building F). The building is a 9-story, 266-unit mixed-income building of 208 market-rate and 58 deeply affordable units located in Boston’s historic Charlestown neighborhood.

The building is a part of the first phase of a large-scale master plan to redevelop the entire Bunker Hill public housing community over the next decade, creating a total of 2,699 units of housing and replacing every existing public housing unit with a deeply-affordable replacement unit while also adding new market-rate homes to the Charlestown neighborhood. In addition to the sponsorship of Leggat McCall Properties and Joseph J. Corcoran Company, the capital required is being provided through the City of Boston’s Housing Accelerator Fund (equity), with a construction loan (debt) from the Cottonwood Group.  

“We’re thrilled to use the Housing Accelerator Fund, Boston’s first ever municipal revolving loan fund for housing production, to jumpstart 266 new homes,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “As we work to tackle the housing crisis and strengthen communities, this City-backed partnership to build a mixed-income housing development with majority public ownership will reshape what’s possible in Boston and beyond.”

 

The Housing Accelerator Fund, created by Mayor Wu is a revolving fund administered by the Boston Housing Authority that will invest in mixed-income housing development by both public and private entities, a pioneering model to address the Commonwealth’s housing crisis. Accelerator equity accepts a below-market return in order to complete financing in today’s difficult capital market environment, but the financial returns on these investments will ultimately revolve back to the fund, thereby allowing the Boston Housing Authority to invest those returns into further future housing development, including deeply affordable replacement units for public housing. 

 

“Housing is essential for our communities. This project proves that the public can take a bold, creative approach to get this essential public good built even under today’s challenging private market conditions,” said Kenzie Bok, Administrator and CEO of the Boston Housing Authority. “Today we’re celebrating breaking ground on a building which will not only provide 266 new homes, 58 of them for our public housing families, but will allow us to re-invest in future homes across the city for years to come. The BHA is grateful to the City, our private partners at Leggat McCall, Corcoran, and Cottonwood, the resident leadership of the Charlestown Resident Alliance, our labor partners at the Trades and the Carpenters, and so many other supporters for launching a new approach to building homes in Boston.”

“Ingenuity will continue to drive our development approach as we question and redefine conventional design, construction, and financing methodologies,” said Adelaide Grady, Executive Director of the Bunker Hill Housing Redevelopment and Senior Vice President & Partner, Leggat McCall Properties. “This mindset has enabled us to successfully leverage mass timber in our first building to improve the quality and speed of design and construction, while reducing life cycle emissions.”

“Innovative financial structuring is core to how we operate. When the opportunity arose to partner with the City of Boston on a new approach to affordable housing through our Labor & Housing Initiative, we did not hesitate to step in with impact-driven capital that also supports 100 percent union labor and prevailing wage practices,” said Alexander Shing, CEO of Cottonwood Group. “This public-private partnership is a strong example of what is possible when municipal, financial and development partners align to deliver meaningful community impact while upholding high labor standards.”

Utilizing an innovative construction approach of MassTimber/Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) and pre-fabricated interior and exterior wall systems, the new Passive-House certified $176.2 million building will be constructed in 18 months. The first phase, including the completed first building of the redevelopment project, the “Stellata”, was enabled by a $30M infrastructure grant from the City. The “Stellata”, an all-affordable building, delivered 102-units in six-stories in January 2025 and is now fully occupied.

“I am thrilled to celebrate the groundbreaking of the second building in the Bunker Hill Housing Redevelopment in Charlestown. This is a momentous milestone for Boston, helping ensure residents have access to safe, dignified, and affordable housing while expanding our city’s housing stock,” said City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata. “I want to thank BHA residents and the Charlestown Resident Alliance, whose years of advocacy have been instrumental in moving this project forward. Thank you to Mayor Wu for her leadership and commitment to this critical investment.”

“I’m happy to be here today as we break ground on this historic second phase of the Bunker Hill Housing Redevelopment,” said State Representative Daniel Ryan. “This state of the art building will continue our neighborhood vision of providing modern mixed income living space on public lands. While the world is scratching their heads trying to address the high costs of living, here in Charlestown, we are working together to innovate and create new opportunities to address the national housing crisis for our current resident and this future resident who choose to make our neighborhood their home. Thank you to Mayor Wu, The BHA and Resident Alliance as well as The Corcoran Company and Leggat-McCall for your vision and perseverance.”

"It is great to see the groundbreaking for this second Bunker Hill Housing Redevelopment building that will create beautiful homes for hundreds of families looking for affordable and market rate housing," said State Senator Sal DiDomenico. "I am proud to support this transformative development that will preserve existing public housing, create mixed income housing, and build a new community of people who will get to enjoy our vibrant neighborhoods together."

 

The public housing tenant organization, the Charlestown Resident Alliance (CRA), has been at the center of planning and implementation for this project over the course of the last decade, with the CRA, BHA, and Leggat McCall sharing decision-making authority in a contractual “tri-party” arrangement. 

 

“We are excited to see this reimagined community moving forward for all our Bunker Hill residents,” said Karla Wert, President of the Charlestown Resident Alliance. “New homes will bring a fresh start and outlook to many families and benefit Charlestown for generations to come.”

Over the course of the project, the redevelopment is expected to create approximately 1,785 jobs, including 185 permanent retail and property management jobs. The tri-party team, in partnership with YouthBuild Boston, will continue a paid summer internship program for high school students to explore careers in real estate, architecture, and construction. The project will also continue to support Building Pathways, a longstanding pre-apprenticeship partnership of the BHA with the Boston Building Trades.

 

Site preparation has been ongoing with foundation completion and vertical construction to move quickly in the coming weeks. Leggat McCall Properties will lead permitting and oversight of the construction effort with Suffolk Construction of Boston serving as general contractor and Stantec as architect of the project. The construction will also proceed under a Project Labor Agreement in partnership with the North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters and the Boston Metro Building Trades Council, with significant goals for participation from low-income residents and Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs).

About the Boston Housing Authority

Boston Housing Authority provides quality affordable housing for low-income families and individuals through the public housing and Section 8 rental assistance programs. BHA fosters vital communities that are essential to Boston’s economic diversity and way of life. As the largest housing provider in Boston, BHA brings stability, opportunity, and peace of mind not only to the thousands of low-income families it supports, but to the city as a whole. Learn more at www.bostonhousing.org.

 

About the Bunker Hill Housing Redevelopment Project

Built in 1940 as federal public housing, the Bunker Hill redevelopment project brings new investment and revitalization to the community. Through a public-private partnership between the Boston Housing Authority, Leggat McCall Properties, Joseph J. Corcoran Company, and Declaration Partners, over the next decade the existing 42 buildings will be replaced with 15 new residential buildings, retail and community space, as well as green spaces and connections to the surrounding community. All 1,110 existing public housing units will be replaced with deeply affordable units, with 1,010 units built onsite and 100 to be built offsite in Charlestown in partnership with BHA and the City of Boston. All Charlestown families who are relocated will have the right to return to a new affordable unit on site. The redevelopment of the Bunker Hill public housing community is the result of a resident-driven process over the course of the last ten years.

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，4月26日在麻省理工學院（MIT）Stata 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4000及3000員工，這次招聘職位依序多達800及400。

英業達（Inventec）IUE 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90到100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3到6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（Wistron）SMS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10到20人，工程團隊要招聘20到30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200到300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 Copley和W 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）