MassHire Hampden County Workforce Board Awarded $292,500 to Expand Registered Apprenticeships

The MassHire Hampden County Workforce Board is pleased to announce that it has been awarded $292,500 from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development’s Division of Apprentice Standards (DAS) to support the expansion of Registered Apprenticeship opportunities across the region.

Through this funding, the Workforce Board will work with regional employers and workforce development partners to support the registration of 45 new apprentices across multiple occupations, with a particular emphasis on healthcare. The initiative will support related technical instruction and help employers develop sustainable talent pipelines while providing individuals with opportunities to earn wages, gain industry-recognized credentials, and advance their careers

This investment builds upon the Workforce Board’s ongoing commitment to expanding Registered Apprenticeship as an effective workforce development strategy that addresses employer needs and creates meaningful career pathways for residents of Hampden County.