In 2017, The Baker-Polito Administration launched a regional planning initiative focusing on convening regional teams of educators, workforce, and economic development professionals to create regional blueprints for growth strategies in 7 regions of the Commonwealth. The initiative, led by the Governor’s Workforce Skills Cabinet, which is comprised of the Secretaries of Education, Labor and Workforce Development and Housing and Economic Development, works to align state and local programs, policies, and resources to fuel job growth and address employer demand for talent.
Seven regional teams across the Berkshire, Pioneer Valley, Central, Northeast, Greater Boston, Cape & Islands, and Southeast regions have developed regional labor market blueprints that are now used to inform policy-making and investments targeted at strengthening the Massachusetts economy. You can access those blueprints here.