Appointed by the Mayors of the City of Northampton and the City of Greenfield, the MassHire Franklin Hampshire Workforce Board is the region’s policy-making authority in developing workforce skills. In partnership with government, business, labor, education and community-based organizations, the MassHire FHWB coordinates and oversees the region’s publicly funded workforce training and placement programs, including the MassHire Franklin Hampshire Career Center, WIOA Title I Youth, and the School-to-Career/Connecting Activities program. The MassHire FHWB also serves as a clearinghouse for labor market information and hiring/training incentives. The Board’s goal is to contribute to the economic health and growth of the region by creating an effective workforce development system that is responsive to job seekers and employers alike.

Schedule of Meetings 2024-2025

This is an image of the FHWB Meeting Schedule for 2022-2023

For agendas, please go to the Upcoming Events .

Our Mission

To shape, nurture, and sustain a regional workforce development system that promotes the economic well-being of a diverse workforce and business base.