GREENFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Healey-Driscoll Administration has awarded $2.2 million in Re-entry Workforce Development Demonstration grants to 11 organizations to train formerly incarcerated individuals in various fields.
The grants, funded by Fiscal Year 2026 resources through the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD), are administered by Commonwealth Corporation, a quasi-public agency. This program aims to improve workforce outcomes for individuals re-entering their communities after incarceration.
“We all benefit when individuals re-entering our communities have the relevant skills and experiences they need to succeed in today’s workforce,” said Governor Maura Healey. “These grants will make a positive difference for our employers, economy, and public safety.”…