News and Announcements

Pilot includes direct outreach to students who began, but did not complete, degrees at six public colleges and universities

Data shows 80,377 students participated in Career Technical Education, Innovation Career Pathways, Early College or other career-connected learning programs last year

Healey-Driscoll Administration Education Officials Issue Statements Condemning Further Dismantling of U.S. Department of Education

Governor Healey’s continued historic investments in free community college drove 11 percent enrollment increase this fall – a 39 percent increase since 2022

Grants fund skills training in high-demand sectors like advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity

STEM celebrations and announcements happening across the state all week; Full schedule of events and press availability below

Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates Massachusetts’ Progress on Expanding College Affordability and Equity

New programs will allow 880 students to enroll in Early College in Spring 2026

As the Trump Administration moves to limit access to adult education, Massachusetts is expanding support for 3,000 additional English learners and growing the workforce

MassReconnect drove enrollment increases in trades, STEM, health majors

Grants support applied STEM learning experiences during MA STEM Week, October 20-24

Students and families are reminded of state and non-profit resources available