2025 – MassHire Central Career Centers

MassHire Central Celebrates The 4th Annual Job Fair Polar Park

Over 60 employers and 1,300 jobseekers registered to attend the #MassHire job fair at Polar Park last week.

Job fairs like this provide employers with access to talented jobseekers looking for their next opportunity.

Here’s what some employers had to say about their experience.

Over 60 employers and 1,300 jobseekers attended the #MassHire
job fair at @PolarPark last week.

Job fairs like this provide employers with access to talented jobseekers looking for their next opportunity.

📺 Here’s what some employers had to say about their experience. pic.twitter.com/aUqb64R9m1
— Massachusetts Labor & Workforce Development (@MassLWD) September 10, 2025

MassHire Central Celebrates The 4th Annual Job Fair Polar ParkSteven McIntosh2025-09-16T11:43:22-04:00

Watch May’s “The Working Lunch” featuring Tim Garvin, CEO of the United Way of Central MA

The MCRWB’s popular (with a dedicated subset of viewers) monthly show, “The Working Lunch” features original host Mikayla Tucker-Davis and Second String co-host Bruce Mendelsohn talking with Tim Garvin, President and CEO of the United Way of Central Massachusetts. Discover the origin of Worcester Together and Tim’s timeless tales of community service.

Produced by the City of Worcester’s award-winning Cable Services Division, TWL airs monthly.

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Watch May’s “The Working Lunch” featuring Tim Garvin, CEO of the United Way of Central MASteven McIntosh2025-05-23T10:14:47-04:00

MassHire Central Region Workforce Board Awarded $2M YouthWorks Grant; Will Serve 510 Regional Youth Ages 14-25

MA Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development Lauren Jones announced that the MassHire Central Region Workforce Board was awarded a $2,079,200 YouthWorks grant. Funds will enable the Board to provide employment opportunities to 510 regional young people ages 14-25. MCRWB’s programming focuses on industry exposure, mentorship, real-world experience, networking, and career exploration opportunities. Through a coalition of community partners and regional businesses, the MCRWB will provide work experiences at 70+ employer sites in priority industries such as advanced manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, and more.

Commonwealth Corporation administers the YouthWorks program in partnership with MassHire Regional Workforce Boards to provide employment opportunities for young people ages 14-25 from more than 30 MA cities between July to August and September to June, annually. The program bridges the gap between youth and employment, generating emerging workers ready to enter the labor force.

MassHire Central Region Workforce Board Awarded $2M YouthWorks Grant; Will Serve 510 Regional Youth Ages 14-25Steven McIntosh2025-05-23T09:49:10-04:00

Honoring Janice Ryan Weekes: A Champion for Workforce Empowerment

February 15, 2025 – Janice Ryan Weekes, Executive Director of MassHire Worcester Career Center, was honored at the Worcester Branch NAACP’s annual Black History Month celebration for her outstanding contributions to workforce development and economic empowerment in the community. As a dedicated advocate for job training and livable wages, Janice has positively impacted countless lives in and around Worcester. Her work has helped individuals gain the skills and opportunities needed for long-term success. The NAACP proudly recognized her as a local changemaker, celebrating her unwavering commitment to uplifting others.

Honoring Janice Ryan Weekes: A Champion for Workforce EmpowermentSteven McIntosh2025-02-19T16:17:17-05:00