Through the Early Childhood Career Pathways Programs, colleges provide academic services to educators, including coursework, textbooks, tutoring, mentoring, technology and other student support services at no cost to you.
You are eligible for grant-funded courses and services if you:
- Currently work in early childhood education (family child care or center-based program) or an out-of-school-time program in Massachusetts, or
- You are interested in pursuing employment in family child care, center-based, or an out-of-school time program within six months of course registration.
Getting Started
Video: Career Pathways Overview
Skip this video Career Pathways Overview.1. Using the map or link below, identify your local community college.
- If you’ve taken classes at a community college in the past, return to that college.
- If you need courses in a language other than English, select a college that offers courses in the language you need.
2. Send an email (or call) the Career Pathways Coordinator at the college you’ve identified (see contact information below the map).
3. The Career Pathways Coordinator will reply to your inquiry with instructions about the next steps you need to take.
As you plan out your next steps keep in mind:
- You may be asked for a copy of your high school diploma or college transcript.
- Reach out to only one college at a time.
- Return to a college where you’ve already taken classes.
- Classes start at the beginning of each semester: September, January & May. Classes are not offered “on demand.”
- Before you enroll, prepare by making sure you understand the time commitment needed for coursework (both in and outside of the classroom). Review each course description, mark your calendar with important due dates and registration deadlines, and seek assistance from the coordinator as needed.
Additional Resources
Map of Community Colleges
Career Pathways Coordinator Information
| Community College | Contact Person/Information | Languages Offered (other than English) | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Community College | Alicia Ginsberg 413-236-4598 | - | |
| Bristol Community College | Heidi Campbell 774-357-2505 | - | |
| Bunker Hill Community College | Melissa Kerner | Spanish | Melissa Kerner |
| Cape Cod Community College | Carolyn McInnis | Portuguese | Fernanda Arantes 508-963-5212 |
| Greenfield Community College | Felicia Gooler 413-775-1270 | - | |
| Holyoke Community College | Abby Mahoney 413-552-2345 | Spanish | Marangely LaSanta 413-552-2611 |
| Mass Bay Community College | Linda Romero 508-380-2992 | Spanish and Portuguese | Linda Romero 508-380-2992 |
Susan Driscoll 508-588-9100 x1914 | - | ||
| Middlesex Community College | Alicia Smith 978-656-3163 | Spanish | Alicia Smith 978-656-3163 |
| Mt. Wachusett Community College | Jonie Latimer-Brady 978-630-9553 | Spanish | Jose Mangual j_mangual@mwcc.mass.edu (978)630-9818 |
| North Shore Community College | Kathy Gallo 781-593-6722 x6249 | Spanish | Mercedes Villar mvillar@northshore.edu 781-593-6722 x6253 |
| Northern Essex Community College | Doris Buckley 978-556-3374 | Spanish | Sharline Del Rosario 978-556-3311 |
| Quinsigamond Community College | Rachel Wallace 508-726-2331 | Spanish | Rachel Wallace 508-726-2331 |
| Roxbury Community College | Jenn Kearns-Fox | - | |
| Springfield Technical Community College | Nancy Ward 413-755-4120 | Spanish | Cindy Breunig cbreunig@stcc.edu (ECE),413-755-4504 |
Questions?
If you have questions or are looking for support accessing this grant fill out the request form to speak to someone at EEC who can help you.
| Last updated: | February 27, 2024 |
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