Massachusetts is ready to help federal workers with employment in private and public sectors and provide job training resources

BOSTON - The Healey-Driscoll Administration today launched a new website - mass.gov/fedup - that provides employment and job training resources for federal workers, including individuals who have been laid off by President Donald Trump and Elon Musk. The website features job search tools for careers in state and local government, the state’s MassTalent platform to promote careers in high-growth industries, and services and job training resources available at MassHire career centers statewide.  
 
“Donald Trump and Elon Musk have been recklessly firing essential public servants who care for our veterans, support our fishing industry, protect consumers, maintain our parks and more. The good news is that Massachusetts is home to world class talent and employers who are eager to hire, and we know members of our federal workforce have the skills to make a difference here,” said?Governor Maura Healey. “To all of our federal workers – if you’re fed up with the damaging tactics of Trump and Musk, we want you to consider continuing your career here in Massachusetts, whether that’s in state or local government or in one of our many thriving industries.” 
 
“This website will help serve as a crucial front door for impacted federal employees who are looking to navigate employment opportunities across the state,” said?Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “By bringing together resources from across the public and private sectors, we are making it easier for skilled workers to get the information they need to connect with employers and join Team Massachusetts.”

The website acts as a single entry point for federal employees to navigate resources, including connecting with state and local government job opportunities through the state’s MassCareers portal, the Massachusetts Municipal Association’s job board, or the state’s MassTalent platform that connect employers and jobseekers for career opportunities in advanced manufacturing, clean energy, health and human services, life sciences, and technology plus services and job training resources available through MassHire career centers in regions across the state.

“Massachusetts wants to keep amazing talent here and is ready to bridge connections for federal workers for new opportunities and we want those opportunities to be in our Commonwealth,” said?Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development Lauren Jones.?“Launching this website is one way we are demonstrating Massachusetts values the skilled talent here and we stand ready to hopefully make it easier to navigate resources building connections for our talent.”

The website also includes veteran-specific employment resources to support those who have served and are now facing uncertainty due to federal workforce cuts.?Veterans make up nearly 30 percent of the entire federal workforce, and the recent VA layoffs disproportionately impact these workers, jeopardizing veteran care and services nationwide.

“Veterans are essential to the federal workforce, and these layoffs threaten both their livelihoods and the critical services they provide,” said Veterans Services Secretary Jon Santiago. “Massachusetts is stepping up to ensure they have opportunities to continue their mission. We encourage every affected worker to explore opportunities in Massachusetts, where their dedication and expertise are valued.”

Massachusetts has more than 46,000 residents who work for the federal government in various sectors, including public administration, education, transportation and warehousing, and for the postal service. The resources highlighted on the new website include more than 160,000 job postings in the private and public sector.  

“The Trump/Musk Administration has taken a wrecking ball to our federal government - weaponizing massive cuts and mass unemployment that is creating real pain for thousands of working-class people in Massachusetts,” said Chrissy Lynch, President of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO. “We appreciate the Healey Administration has created resources to help federal workers navigate how to keep themselves and their families afloat during?unemployment, and to help match them with new job opportunities that allow them to utilize the skills and passion that led them to public service.” 
 
For more information, please visit the website at?www.mass.gov/fedup?or find a local MassHire career center.