§ 1 Department of career services
§ 6 Administration of system of free public employment offices by the director of career services
§ 7 State workforce development board
§ 8 Definitions applicable to Secs. 8 to 10
§ 8A Administration and enforcement of unemployment insurance system and employer medical assistance contribution by director of unemployment assistance
§ 9 Health professions worker training grant program
§ 10 Performance standards for workforce development and job training programs
§ 11 Performance standards and workforce accountability task force
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Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws > Chapter 23H - Workforce Development

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