The Career Pathways Grant, funded by the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC)
has engaged Massachusetts community college partners to promote and expand professional
development opportunities and higher education certificate and degree attainment for
the early childhood education and out-of-school time (ECE/OST) workforce.
North Shore Community College offers enhanced supports to the early childhood, out of school time, and family child care communities under the Career Pathways Grant.
This North Shore Community College Career Pathways grant will be most convenient for educators working in the communities of:
Beverly, Danvers, Essex, Gloucester, Hamilton, Ipswich, Lynn, Lynnfield, Manchester, Marblehead, Middleton, Nahant, Peabody, Rockport, Salem, Saugus, Swampscott, Topsfield, Wenham (North Shore Community College)
**chart of towns with the Community College listed.
The North Shore Community College Career Pathways grant will offer the following supports and services for educators:
- ESL classes and bilingual workshops
- Support in Adult Basic Education to earn high school equivalency
- A comprehensive Teacher Training Program for those wanting to start a career in ECE
- Courses and support to increase in EEC certification
- Courses and support to earn a national Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential
- Opportunities for enhanced leadership in the field of ECE and OST and
- Advising and courses to build toward an Associate’s, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree!
For more information, contact:
Kathy Gallo
North Shore Community College – Lynn room E-217
kgallo@northshore.edu
781-593-6722 X6249
Mercedes Villar (habla español)
North Shore Community College – Lynn room E-219
mvillar@northshore.edu
781-593-6722 X6253
LeeAnn Soucy
North Shore Community College – Lynn room E-219
lsoucy@northshore.edu
781-593-6722 X6638
Funded by the Career Pathways grant from the
MA Department of Early Education & Care (EEC)