Success Stories

Pedro and his wife came to MassHire after losing their jobs. The biggest challenge they faced during their job search was the language barrier.

They note that from the first visit, their Career Counselor, Christine, made them feel at ease. She helped them register on Job Quest, revised their resumes, and scheduled multiple appointments. The counselor also guided them through job applications and…

After joining a sobriety house to recover from addiction, Amanda found herself without the financial means to improve her life. However, her case manager at Veteran Inc. provided her with MassHire flyers, which sparked her determination.

Amanda attended a Career Center Seminar at MassHire and then decided to participate in a Job Readiness Workshop. Career Counselors recognized and supported her goal to upskill and..

Jafari and his family relocated to Worcester, MA, seeking sustainable employment to take care of his family. He attended a bilingual job fair at MassHire Career Center, recommended to him by the Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA).

Previously, Jafari worked part-time as a stock clerk at a local grocery store and saved enough to enroll in CDL A training.

During the job fair, he was…

Hailey, a former preschool teacher, needed a career change, and a friend advised her to visit MassHire’s website. On the site, she came across the Case Management Accelerated Training Program (CMAT) and decided to apply. She was then accepted into the course.

Hailey specifically wanted to work with older adults and was excited to learn about case management. Hailey had the opportunity to learn from various professionals!

David, a forrner Senior Director of Emergency Management and a veteran, came to our career center seeking assistance after being laid off.

MassHire worked on improving David’s resume by reformatting it, incorporating new information, and tailoring it to the targeted industry. The Career Advisor also customized a cover letter for him. David was pleased with the updated resume and cover letter, finding them more effective.

Jeniffer shared her success story, emphasizing her awareness of the job market changes after a 19-year break. She described the challenge of updating her resume for ATS systems and recognized the importance of updating her skills.

While attending Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) workshop, she learned about WIOA trainings and decided to enroll in courses!

Jill encountered difficulties in finding a higher-paying job because she lacked the necessary skills. She realized that her job options were quite limited as a result of her lack of experience and qualifications. Although she had the chance to secure full-time employment, the pay was not satisfactory, so she decided to stick with her job as a server. While the income in this role was generally good, it was not always consistent. Then her situation took a turn after MassHire’s help!

John contacted the MassHire Veteran Representative (VR) seeking employment and support services. He was specifically looking for a position as a distribution/warehouse manager in the area since he did not have a car at that time and relied on public transportation.

The VR analyzed the local Labor Market Information (LMI) and reached out to an HR representative at Imperial Distributors

Mark, a veteran with a health condition, sought a flexible job and decided to pursue a career in real estate. However, he faced obstacles due to his limited work experience and reliance on state assistance. Mark reached out to the MassHire Veteran Services Representative for help, and they provided him with a laptop, a backpack, and connected him with various supportive services. These services included financial assistance for his overdue electric bill, transportation expenses, and suitable work clothes.

Vietnam veteran facing Serious Barriers to Employment (SBE) reached out to the Career Center for job assistance and was directed to a Veteran Representative at MassHire who assisted in improving his resume.
The VR informed him about a substance abuse counseling position with a Central MA veteran servicing agency aligning with his interests.
With guidance from the VR, he applied online, and the VR made calls to HR and the Vice President at the company.