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. 

Program Overview
North Shore Community College’s (NSCC) Career Pathways program is designed to expand the Early Childhood Education workforce and support those interested in joining the field by providing the necessary classes and support to attain professional qualifications and certification from the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC).
 
Getting Started
The Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) is encouraging students to enroll in and complete a Certificate in Early Childhood Development at NSCC.
 

ECE COURSE FUNDING PROCESS & ENROLLMENT STEPS

1.   Apply to NSCC- Select Program- ECE Foundational Certificate

2.   Complete the FAFSA 

*In addition to federal assistance, this also helps to determine your eligibility for Mass Reconnect/ Mass Educate funding. 

Please note that the college will send you additional steps to complete for financial aid. 

3.   Complete NSCC’s Orientation: 

4.   Apply for the EEC Scholarship

If you do not qualify for the above funding sources, please email LeeAnn Soucy, lsoucy@northshore.edu, or Mercedes Villar, mvillar@northshore.edu, to request our application for the Career Pathways Grant. 

You will need to submit proof that you do not qualify for other funding sources. 

Grant funding applications need to be completed each semester. Applying for the grant does not guarantee funding.

 
Looking for:
Career Pathways Grant Summer courses applications
CENTROHUB- CentroHub connects you to the people and resources you need at NSCC through live face-to-face Zoom sessions. Our team is ready to answer your questions and connect you to essential student services.
 

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:

  • Courses and support to increase in EEC certification
  • Opportunities for enhanced leadership in the field of ECE and OST 
  • Advising and courses to build toward Foundational certificate or Associate degree.

 

For more information, contact: 

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)