Workforce Development
A strong workforce is one of the most important drivers of business success. Braintree provides employers access to workforce development programs, training resources, educational institutions, and regional talent pipelines that help businesses attract, develop, and retain employees.
Whether you're hiring your first employee, expanding your team, or investing in workforce training, Braintree offers connections to the resources that help businesses grow.
Building the Workforce of Today and Tomorrow
Workforce Development Resources
Braintree businesses have access to workforce organizations that help employers recruit qualified candidates, strengthen employee skills, and build teams prepared for long-term success.
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Connecting Employers and Job Seekers
MassHire South Shore Career Center provides workforce development services to employers, job seekers, and young professionals throughout the region. Through partnerships with businesses, educational institutions, and community organizations, MassHire helps connect employers with qualified candidates while providing training programs designed to address workforce needs.
Services Include:
Candidate recruitment and referrals
Job postings and hiring assistance
Job fairs and hiring events
Workforce development programs
Skills training and career workshops
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Investing in Employee Growth
The Workforce Training Fund Program helps Massachusetts businesses strengthen their workforce through grant-funded employee training. By supporting workforce development initiatives, the program helps businesses improve productivity, increase competitiveness, and invest in the long-term success of their employees.
Program Benefits Include:
Employee training grants
Upskilling and reskilling programs
Leadership and management development
Technical and industry-specific training
Support for newly hired and existing employees
Talent Starts Here
A Pipeline of Future Talent
Braintree benefits from a diverse educational ecosystem that helps prepare students and future professionals for careers across a wide range of industries. From traditional academic pathways to technical and vocational training, local institutions play an important role in developing the workforce of tomorrow.
Connected to Greater Boston's Educational Ecosystem
Braintree's workforce advantages extend far beyond its municipal boundaries. Businesses benefit from proximity to some of the nation's most respected colleges, universities, and workforce training institutions.
Braintree High School
Preparing students for college, career readiness, and future workforce opportunities through a comprehensive educational experience.
Thayer Academy
A respected independent school developing future leaders through rigorous academics, innovation, and community engagement.
Blue Hills Regional Technical School
Providing career and technical education in fields including healthcare, construction, technology, manufacturing, and other high-demand industries that support the regional economy.
Nearby Colleges & Universities
Quincy College
Curry College
UMass Boston
Massasoit Community College
Just minutes away, employers also gain access to the extensive talent pipeline generated by the colleges and universities of Boston and Cambridge, producing graduates across healthcare, technology, engineering, business, finance, education, and life sciences.
This connection to Greater Boston's educational ecosystem provides businesses with access to talent at every stage of career development—from entry-level employees and skilled trades professionals to experienced specialists and future leaders.
Investing in People. Investing in Growth.
Successful businesses depend on talented employees. Through partnerships with workforce organizations, educational institutions, and training providers, Braintree helps employers access the resources needed to recruit, develop, and retain a skilled workforce.
Whether you're seeking qualified candidates, exploring employee training opportunities, or planning for future workforce needs, Braintree offers access to a network of programs and partners committed to helping businesses succeed.