Employment and Job Training Programs
- in Massachusetts -

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Massachusetts One-Stop Career Centers offer a wide range of services for job seekers and employers. Unemployment and workers' compensation programs offer cash and medical assistance to Massachusetts workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own, or are unable to work because of job-related illness or injury. Workers who need job training may be eligible for government job training programs.

Unemployment Insurance

Unemployment Insurance gives temporary cash payments to people who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own. Health care coverage for workers who are getting unemployment benefits is available through the Medical Security Program.

One-Stop Career Centers

One-Stop Career Centers are state-funded job centers that offer a wide range of services to help workers find jobs and help employers find workers.

Job Training Programs

Several government-funded job training programs are available to Massachusetts residents who need job training to find work, advance in their jobs, or change careers. Information and applications for the job training assistance programs are available at One-Stop Career Centers throughout the state.

Workers' Compensation

Workers’ Compensation (WC) is an insurance system that gives benefits to workers who are injured on the job or get a work-related illness. Injured workers can get medical benefits, compensation for lost wages, job training, and other workers' compensation benefits.

Job Programs for Youth

Job programs for youth help teen and young adult Massachusetts residents find and keep jobs. Each of these programs has its own eligibility requirements, benefits, and application process.