The Berkshire Workforce Investment Area consists of the following 32 cities and towns:

Adams     Alford     Becket     Cheshire     Clarksburg     Dalton     Egremont     Florida     Great Barrington     Hancock    Hinsdale        Lanesborough      Lee     Lenox       Monterey     Mt. Washington     New Ashford     New Marlborough     North Adams     Otis     Peru      Pittsfield     Richmond     Sanisfield      Savoy     Sheffield     Stockbridge     Tyringham       Washington     West Stockbridge     Williamstown     Windsor

Berkshire County Labor Market Information.

Massachusetts Labor Market Information.

Occupational Outlook Handbook 2008-09 Edition

Berkshire County Labor Market Profile

Labor Market Information Profiles: These publications are produced for the State and each of the 16 Workforce Area regions. Each profile includes data on the labor force, employment, unemployment, industry structure, wages, population and demographic trends and worker commuting patterns.

Compiled by the Massachusetts Department of Workforce Development in May 2009.

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Local Labor Market Information 2010

Crittenton Women's Union Releases Hot Jobs List (March 2010)

The Massachusetts Economic Independence Index, is a geographically specific budget that calculates what it costs to make ends meet in Massachusetts for different family types. The budget calculator is available on our website www.liveworkthrive.org. This is a good tool when you are working with clients to set short and long term goals. The full report and the methodology are also available on our website.

The second tool is our latest Hot Jobs 2010 report. This report details jobs that are currently in high demand, take two or less of post-secondary education and pay a family sustaining wage. This is a guide for clients who are exploring career options, helping them to make informed decisions around what career training will give them the biggest bang for the buck! You can find the latest hot jobs list and report on our website, www.liveworkthrive.org.

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Berkshire Chamber of Commerce - Making a Difference

The mission of the Berkshire Chamber of Commerce is to lead and advance economic development and support the civic and social welfare of Berkshire County through the advocacy and support of our members, and the Berkshire Community.

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Employment Statistics

Berkshire County and Massachusetts employment statistics.

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