Posted on August 28, 2018
A number of scientific jobs in Boston have increased, according to recent labor statistics. The state’s total unemployment rate increased to 3.6 percent in July from the June rate of 3.5 percent, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced. The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ preliminary job estimates indicate Massachusetts added 4,800 jobs in […]
Posted on August 27, 2018
The local employment statistics show that Boston jobs have been added. Local unemployment rates decreased in two labor market areas, increased in twenty-one areas and remained the same in one labor market area in the state during the month of June, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development reported. Compared to June 2017, the rates […]
Posted on July 27, 2018
The number of Boston government jobs are growing, according to recent labor statistics. The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ preliminary job estimates indicate Massachusetts added 21,400 jobs in June.Over the month, the private sector added 18,200 jobs as gains occurred in Leisure and Hospitality; Professional, Scientific, and Business Services; Other Services; Construction; Manufacturing; and Education and […]
Posted on July 27, 2018
The number of Boston hospitality jobs have climbed, according to recent labor numbers. The state’s total unemployment rate remained at 3.5 percent in June, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced. The June unemployment rate was five-tenths of a percentage point lower than the national rate of 4.0 percent reported by the Bureau […]
Posted on July 26, 2018
Recent labor statistics show that Boston jobs are climbing. Local unemployment rates decreased in two labor market areas, increased in twenty-one areas and remained the same in one labor market area in the state during the month of June, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development reported. Compared to June 2017, the rates dropped in […]
Posted on July 2, 2018
New projects may create more Boston green jobs. The city announced plans to issue a Request for Information (RFI) for competitive pricing of large-scale renewable energy projects. The RFI will compile the energy demand data across participating U.S. cities and ask renewable energy developers for price estimates for projects that would meet their collective energy […]
Posted on July 2, 2018
A new initiative may change Boston jobs. The city has announced a new investment of $500,000 for workplace sensitivity training to be included in the Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19) budget. This new funding will support expanded training on racial and gender bias, sexual harassment and employee awareness through initiatives such as workshops for employees and managers, […]
Posted on July 2, 2018
City officials have made important appointments to leadership jobs in Boston. The city has appointed William Onuoha as Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of Fair Housing & Equity, and the elevation of Christopher Cook to Chief of Environment, Energy and Open Space for the City of Boston, a position he will hold in addition to […]
Posted on May 31, 2018
The opening of a new center will help boost small business jobs in Boston. The Small Business Center will launch its third workshop series on Monday, May 14th in Roxbury’s Dudley Square at the Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building at 2300 Washington Street, Roxbury. Following two successful installments in Mattapan and East Boston, the Roxbury Small Business Center […]
Posted on May 31, 2018
According to city officials, significant gains have been made to boost Boston jobs. Some significant gains in workforce development and economic mobility include over $14 million that has been directed to more than 90 community-based organizations that have provided job training, adult education, youth programs, apprenticeship opportunities and financial education to Boston residents from July […]