Massachusetts Employment
Massachusetts Reentry-Friendly Employment & Job Training
Start with MassHire Career Centers and MassHire JobQuest for statewide job search and training. If you’re justice-involved, ask about reentry-friendly employers, CORI-friendly placements, and coaching.
Statewide — Start Here
MassHire network + job board
✅ Verified Massachusetts Workforce System
MassHire Career Centers
One-on-one help, workshops, training referrals, and job search support statewide.
One-on-one help, workshops, training referrals, and job search support statewide.
Ask for reentry-friendly leads and documentation for your PO (if required).
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MassHire JobQuest (Jobs + Job Fairs)
State job board connecting jobseekers to employers, job fairs, and training.
State job board connecting jobseekers to employers, job fairs, and training.
Build a profile and search by city/region.
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Community Justice Support Centers (CJSC)
Community-based supports for justice-involved individuals (services vary by site/provider).
Community-based supports for justice-involved individuals (services vary by site/provider).
Ask about employment readiness, referrals, and supportive services.
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🛠️ Eligible General Job Resources (Confirm Fit)
MassHire Department of Career Services
Oversees the Career Center network and statewide workforce initiatives.
Oversees the Career Center network and statewide workforce initiatives.
Good reference page for official contacts and structure.
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Greater Boston
Counties: Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk
✅ Verified Reentry / Barrier-Friendly Employment Programs
Project Place (Boston) — Reentry & Court-Involved
Job training and support for people with CORI and those under probation/parole; includes reentry-focused programs.
Job training and support for people with CORI and those under probation/parole; includes reentry-focused programs.
Ask what documentation they can provide (attendance/letters).
(617) 542-3740
Boston Workforce Development Resources
City directory connecting residents to job training and supportive services programs.
City directory connecting residents to job training and supportive services programs.
Programs change—use listed websites for current enrollment.
boston.gov
MassHire Metro North Career Center
Career center services with multiple office locations (see website).
Career center services with multiple office locations (see website).
Ask about job fairs and training vouchers.
Website
🛠️ Eligible General Career Center Help
Find a MassHire Career Center near Boston
Use the official list to pick the closest career center.
Use the official list to pick the closest career center.
Bring ID + resume (or ask them to help build one).
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North Shore
Counties: Essex
✅ Verified MassHire / Justice-Support Services
Find a CJSC location
Use the official location list to find the closest support center.
Use the official location list to find the closest support center.
Ask about employment referrals and supportive services.
mass.gov
🛠️ Eligible Job Search + Training
MassHire JobQuest (North Shore search)
Search by city (Salem/Lawrence/Lynn) and filter by distance.
Search by city (Salem/Lawrence/Lynn) and filter by distance.
Save postings and track applications for your PO if required.
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South Shore & Cape
Counties: Plymouth, Barnstable
✅ Verified Justice-Support Services
CJSC locations (Brockton / Barnstable area)
Find the closest CJSC and ask about job readiness and referrals.
Find the closest CJSC and ask about job readiness and referrals.
Bring supervision paperwork if needed for referrals.
mass.gov
🛠️ Eligible Career Center Support
Find a MassHire Career Center (South Shore/Cape)
Use the official list for the closest office and hours.
Use the official list for the closest office and hours.
Ask about training funds and certifications.
mass.gov
Central Massachusetts
Counties: Worcester
✅ Verified Career Center (Central MA)
MassHire Worcester Career Center
Career planning, resume help, workshops, training referrals, and more.
Career planning, resume help, workshops, training referrals, and more.
Ask about reentry-friendly employers and training pathways.
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MassHire Central Career Centers (Worcester/Southbridge)
Regional workforce services and training connections.
Regional workforce services and training connections.
Ask about upcoming hiring events.
Website
🛠️ Eligible Job Search Tools
MassHire JobQuest (Worcester search)
Search by city and save applications.
Search by city and save applications.
Track applications for compliance if required.
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Western Massachusetts
Counties: Hampden, Hampshire, Berkshire, Franklin
✅ Verified Justice-Support + Workforce
CJSC locations (Western MA)
Use the official list to find the closest support center.
Use the official list to find the closest support center.
Ask about employment coaching and supportive services.
mass.gov
🛠️ Eligible MassHire Support
Find a MassHire Career Center (Western MA)
Use the official list for closest office and services.
Use the official list for closest office and services.
Bring your resume; ask about training/certifications.
mass.gov
Southeastern Massachusetts
Counties: Bristol, Dukes, Nantucket
✅ Verified CJSC & Workforce Supports
CJSC locations (Bristol / Dartmouth area)
Find nearest CJSC and ask about reentry-friendly workforce referrals.
Find nearest CJSC and ask about reentry-friendly workforce referrals.
Services vary—call ahead.
mass.gov
🛠️ Eligible Job Board + Career Centers
MassHire JobQuest (SE MA search)
Search by city (New Bedford / Fall River) and filter by commute.
Search by city (New Bedford / Fall River) and filter by commute.
Save postings and keep a job-search log if required.
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Best practice: If you have job-search requirements, keep a simple log (date, employer, position, outcome) and ask programs for attendance letters when possible.
Get listed or updated: Massachusetts workforce and reentry providers can request listing updates at contact@oacra.app.
