MassHire Holyoke Career Center Celebrates 30 Years of Workforce Impact

HOLYOKE — The MassHire Holyoke Career Center will mark a major milestone with its 30th anniversary celebration on Thursday, April 30 at Mill 1 at Open Square in Holyoke, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The event will bring together community leaders, employers, partners, and residents to celebrate three decades of strengthening the regional workforce and expanding economic opportunity.

For 30 years, MassHire Holyoke has served as a critical connector between job seekers and employers, helping thousands of individuals access meaningful employment while supporting local businesses with talent, training, and workforce solutions. What began as CareerPoint of Holyoke has grown into a cornerstone of opportunity across Holyoke and the surrounding region.

“One thing we always emphasize is that, while our name is MassHire Holyoke, we have proudly served all of Hampden County for the past 30 years,” Executive Director Ramona Rivera-Reno said. “This celebration is both a reflection on that impact and a renewed commitment to the future.

“Even in good times, so many challenges can often stand in the way of people earnestly seeking employment, to better their and their families lives. In uncertain times as we are experiencing now, the people we serve need every possible advantage we can help them achieve to succeed,” Reno added. “We are here for the future workforce, but also for employers in the region seeking qualified workers to help them achieve their business goals.”

The anniversary event will highlight the organization’s measurable impact, including more than 200,000 job seekers served, more than 10,000 employers supported, more than 15,000 training grants awarded, nearly 29,500 youth served, and more than 27,000 re-entry and recovery customers assisted since 2003.

The evening will feature networking opportunities, recognition of community partners, and live entertainment by Brass Attack, adding to what is expected to be a vibrant celebration with many of the organization’s longstanding partners and supporters. Click here for more information about the event and for sponsorship opportunities.