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Massachusetts Expands Degree Apprenticeships
Programs

Massachusetts Expands Degree Apprenticeships

Massachusetts is launching and expanding paid "earn-and-learn" degree apprenticeships with community colleges and employers in high-demand fields such as healthcare, education, IT and behavioral health. Read the full story to learn how these new programs will help students earn wages and college credit while they train.

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Community Colleges Launch Paid Apprenticeship Degrees
Programs

Community Colleges Launch Paid Apprenticeship Degrees

Massachusetts community colleges are launching paid apprenticeship degrees that let students earn a paycheck while earning a diploma in high-demand fields like healthcare, education, behavioral health, and cybersecurity. Enrollment is set to quadruple by fall as more than 30 employers join this new earn-and-learn pipeline.

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Building a Stronger Mental Health Workforce
Partnerships

Building a Stronger Mental Health Workforce

Framingham State University has received a 1.4 million dollar grant to build a new pipeline into mental health careers, expanding training and support for students preparing to work in behavioral health. Read the full article to learn how this initiative will help grow the region's mental health workforce and open new opportunities for aspiring professionals.

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