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Exploring Careers & Educations Webinar with MassEdCO


Interested in pursuing a career in Massachusetts or in higher education? Check out this resources from Massachusetts Education and Career Opportunities (MassEdCO) to explore your passions.

 

ABOUT

MassEdCO is dedicated to helping people from various backgrounds reach their full potential by offering educational and career opportunities. They achieve this by focusing on three key approaches:

  • raising awareness about fairness in postsecondary programs,

  • establishing long-lasting partnerships with organizations,

  • and providing extensive advisory services to meet the diverse needs of individuals.



FREE SERVICES

​Education info

Career info

​Financial aid

Application assistance Application fee waivers Essay help Transfer info Time management Study skills

Assessment Career mapping Resume Interview prep

FAFSA CSS profile Financial award later Financial appeal Scholarship resources


PARTICIPANTS

Demographic Profile of Participants in 2021-2022:

The majority of the students who participated in the program were individuals from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. Additionally, 94% of the participants came from low-income households and were the first in their families to pursue higher education.


Outcome Statistics:

  • 70% of the participants successfully obtained a secondary diploma

  • 96% of the participants were admitted to postsecondary institutions

  • 97% of the participants applied for financial aid

  • 75% of the participants enrolled in postsecondary programs



LOCATIONS & HOURS

Boston Public Library - Copley

700 Boylston St. Boston, MA 02116


Monday - Tuesday:

9 AM - 5 PM: Virtual + In-person appointments


Wednesday:

9 AM - 6 PM: Virtual appointments


Thursday - Friday:

9 AM - 5 PM: Virtual appointments


Saturday:

9 AM - 5 PM: Virtual appointments

9 AM - 11 AM: Walk-ins

9 AM - 3 PM: In-person appointments



WAYS TO CONNECT

To schedule an appointment, you will be paired with an advisor who will assist you in exploring your options and creating a personalized service plan that aligns with your career and life goals. You can schedule an appointment through the Calendly link: calendly.com/massedcoboston-bpl.


If you haven't already done so, please complete the MassEdCO Intake Form at: massedco.org/eocintake/boston.


You can connect with us through MassEdCO's website, by phone, or email. After contacting, you will receive a link to apply for our services. Visit massedco.org/locations/boston/boston-area-education-and-career-planning-center for more information.


For general inquiries, please email at BostonECPC@massedco.org or call at 617-536-0200.


Contact Information of our presenters:

  • Carolyn McFadden: cmcfadden@massedco.org, direct line: 617-904-4442

  • Tong (Phoenix) Feng: tfeng@massedco.org, direct line: 617-904-4440 (provides advising in Mandarin and English)

  • Carmen Pineda: cpineda@massedco.org, direct line: 617-867-8639 (provides advising in Spanish and English)





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