Talent & Workforce
Worcester is growing—and so is its talent base. A diverse population, 30,000 college students, strong career and technical education, and an established network of workforce partners give employers access to talent at every stage.
Whether you’re locating, expanding, hiring, or developing your workforce, the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce can help you make the right connections.
Access to Talent
Central Massachusetts’ education pipeline is one of the region’s greatest workforce advantages.
The Chamber’s higher education network includes 10 colleges and universities and approximately 30,000 students, creating a deep pool of emerging talent across engineering and robotics, computer and data science, life sciences and biotechnology, healthcare, business, education, and more. The Chamber helps employers connect to recruit students and graduates, develop internships and experiential learning opportunities, connect with campus career services, and build relationships with institutions whose programs align with their workforce needs.
EXPLORE AREA COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
Work-Readiness Starts Early
Worcester Public Schools is preparing students for careers while they’re still in high school. Worcester Technical High School offers 23 Chapter 74 career technical education programs, with additional CTE programs at Doherty, North, and South high schools. Innovation Career Pathways provide additional opportunities in areas including advanced manufacturing, allied health, biotechnology, computer science, information technology, business and finance, and construction and engineering. Through internships, co-ops, work-based learning, industry credentials, and partnerships with local employers and the Chamber, students gain experience that connects classroom learning with real careers.
Workforce Training Partners
Employers have access to a strong network of organizations that can help recruit, train, and develop their workforce. MassHire provides recruiting, candidate screening, hiring events, training resources, and connections to workforce funding. The Worcester Jobs Fund and Worcester Night Life connect residents with training for in-demand careers. Grafton Job Corps prepares young adults for the workforce, while MassMEP provides workforce development and training support for manufacturers. The Chamber works across this network to help employers find the resources that fit their needs.
A Place to Build a Career—and a Life
Worcester offers the opportunities and amenities of a growing city with housing costs that remain significantly below Boston. It’s a diverse and accessible community with outstanding education and healthcare, restaurants, arts and culture, recreation, and a central New England location. For employers recruiting from outside the region, the Chamber has ready-made resources to help candidates and their families discover what it’s like to call Central Massachusetts home.
EXPLORE LIVING IN CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS
Let’s Make the Connection
Looking for talent? Building an internship or co-op program? Training your workforce? Recruiting someone to the region? Reach out to our staff. We’ll help connect you with the right people and resources.
CONTACT OUR TEAM:
Dave Garvin, Manager of Workforce Programs