The Secure Jobs Report, submitted by the Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) as mandated by the Fiscal Year 2025 General Appropriations Act, outlines the status and outcomes of the Secure Jobs Program for FY2024. This program, initiated in 2013, aims to address homelessness and joblessness by connecting low-income families with housing supports and employment services. The report highlights the program's operational phases, which include enrollment, job readiness, initial employment, and employment retention, emphasizing a client-centered approach tailored to individual needs. In FY2024, the program saw 689 enrollments, with 268 participants achieving successful employment, and an average wage of $17.00 per hour.

The report also notes a significant change in eligibility criteria for the Secure Jobs program, shifting from enrollment to application for EOHLC services, which aims to assist families earlier in their housing insecurity. Additionally, the provision of flexible funds has been a key feature, allowing providers to address unexpected costs related to employment entry. The report indicates that increased funding has enabled enhanced services and expanded program availability across more communities in Massachusetts, reinforcing DTA's commitment to improving economic mobility for homeless families.