One-In-Ten Massachusetts Workers Has Limited English Proficiency

A new MassINC study reveals that 10 percent of workers in Massachusetts have limited English proficiency. Limited English is even more common in the state's so-called Gateway Cities, where 20 percent of workers have limited English proficiency, the study said. These statistics highlight the significant portion of the workforce that may face challenges due to language barriers. Here is the definition of a Gateway City, according to MassInc: Gateway Cities are midsize urban centers that ancho

A new MassINC study reveals that 10 percent of workers in Massachusetts have limited English proficiency. Limited English is even more common in the state's so-called Gateway Cities, where 20 percent of workers have limited English proficiency, the study said. These statistics highlight the significant portion of the workforce that may face challenges due to language barriers. Here is the definition of a Gateway City, according to MassInc: Gateway Cities are midsize urban centers that ancho…