Early Childhood Career Pathways Programs at Massachusetts Community Colleges

The Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) works with and provides funding to the 15 public community colleges in Massachusetts to support early childhood educator's economic mobility and career goals.

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

1. Using the map 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

Career Pathways Info Sessions Slides

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  [e-mail]   413-236-4598	-
Bristol Community College	Heidi Campbell  [e-mail]  774-357-2505	-
Bunker Hill Community College	Melissa Kerner  [e-mail]	Spanish	Melissa Kerner  [e-mail]
Cape Cod Community College	Kathy Blackwell  [e-mail]	Portuguese	Fernanda Arantes  [e-mail]  508-963-5212
Greenfield Community College	Felicia Gooler  [e-mail]  413-775-1270	-
Holyoke Community College	Abby Mahoney  [e-mail]  413-552-2345	Spanish	Marangely LaSanta  [e-mail]  413-552-2611
Mass Bay Community College	Linda Romero  [e-mail]  508-380-2992	Spanish and Portuguese	Linda Romero  [e-mail]  508-380-2992
Massasoit Community College	Susan Driscoll  [e-mail]  508-588-9100 x1914	-
Middlesex Community College	Nancy Pynchon  [e-mail]  978-656-3236	Spanish	Nancy Pynchon  [e-mail]  978-656-3236
Mt. Wachusett Community College	Jonie Latimer-Brady  [e-mail]   978-630-9553	Spanish	Jose Mangual  [e-mail]  [phone]
North Shore Community College	Kathy Gallo  [e-mail]  781-593-6722 x6249	Spanish	Mercedes Villar  [e-mail]   781-593-6722 x6253
Northern Essex Community College	Doris Buckley  [e-mail]  978-556-3374	Spanish	Sharline Del Rosario  [e-mail]  978-556-3311
Quinsigamond Community College	Rachel Wallace  [e-mail]  508-726-2331	Spanish	Rachel Wallace  [e-mail]  508-726-2331
Roxbury Community College	Jenn Kearns-Fox  [e-mail]	-
Springfield Technical Community College	Nancy Ward  [e-mail]  413-755-4120	Spanish	Cindy Breunig  [e-mail]   (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