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Career and college planning funds awarded to these western Mass. schools

BOSTON, Mass. (WWLP)– Several schools in western Massachusetts are among 135 across the state to receive funding for career and college planning programs. The My Career and Academic Plan (MyCAP) is a program that offers students the opportunity for learning experiences that align with their interests and academic goals, including Early College or Innovation Career Pathways. Over 200 schools in more than 150 districts across the state have been involved in MyCAP planning and implementation training from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). State orders changes following racist incidents at Southwick school The MyCAP process begins in grade 6 and continues through grade 12 and focuses on students' interests, skills and talents to help plan for education and job training after high school, and helps students to identify the personal, social and behavioral skills needed to be successful in a particular career. This focus can also be helpful when a student is considering internships, apprenticeships and capstone projects to further their education and skill development. 'This funding will expand access to tools that help break down barriers to higher education and careers, especially for students of color, LGBTQ+ students and first-generation students. Through MyCAP, we are able to give students, counselors and schools a roadmap that ties current learning to a student's post-graduation success,' said Governor Maura Healey. 'This program will help set our students up for success in higher education and the workforce, supporting the needs of our employers and our economy.' 'Massachusetts has put higher education in reach for thousands more students, making community college free and four-year degrees more affordable. We have also deepened workforce partnerships between schools and high demand industries to enable students to explore different career paths at no cost,' said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. 'Today's grants will support districts in creating systems where each student has a plan at graduation for where their future will take them.' 'As I travel around the state on our Higher Education Financial Aid Roadshow, students have shared how important MyCAP has been for them in planning for their future. We want every student to be able to connect what they are learning in school with their next step and know that higher education opportunities are available for them in Massachusetts,' said Education Secretary Dr. Patrick Tutwiler. 'Today's announced funding is an investment in all of our students – providing them with the tools to realize their dreams.' Massachusetts offers MEFA Pathway, a college and career planning portal, at no cost to every student to track MyCAP progress. The platform provides search engines for career and college exploration, engaging activities to help students learn about themselves, space to capture work-based learning experiences, and places to record personal goals and identify barriers. The grant recipients are listed below: School Award Amount Advanced Math and Science Charter Academy (in Marlborough) $6,500 Amherst Pelham Regional District $41,420 Andover Public Schools $5,000 Boston Public Schools $95,000 Brockton Public Schools $15,000 East Bridgewater Public Schools $21,000 Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Sciences (in Boston) $19,615 Everett Public Schools $42,960 Fairhaven Public Schools $4,620 Fall River Public Schools $28,875 Global Learning Public Charter School (in New Bedford) $12,000 Granby Public Schools $9,750 Hadley Public Schools $8,800 Holyoke Public Schools $23,775 Hoosac Valley Regional Schools $6,500 Hopedale Public Schools $13,000 Hopkinton Public Schools $30,000 Hull Public Schools $5,000 Lee Public Schools $7,500 Leicester Public Schools $5,500 Lowell Public Schools $18,490 Lynn Public Schools $67,050 Maynard Public Schools $11,800 Medway Public Schools $12,500 Mendon-Upton Regional School District $5,600 Millbury Public Schools $5,500 Natick Public Schools $6,000 New Bedford Public Schools $9,694 North Adams Public Schools $5,500 North Reading Public Schools $25,000 Northern Berkshire Regional Technical School $4,679 Pittsfield Public Schools $44,605 Quabbin Regional School District $10,560 Reading Public Schools $22,500 Sandwich Public Schools $13,400 Scituate Public Schools $3,436 Southbridge Public Schools $7,000 Springfield Public Schools $99,924 Stoneham Public Schools $7,500 Stoughton Public Schools $8,400 Sutton Public Schools $11,000 Taunton Public Schools $5,000 Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical School (in Franklin) $6,245 Triton Public Schools $14,300 Wachusett Regional School District $54,000 Walpole Public Schools $5,500 Wareham Public Schools $14,887 Webster Public Schools $4,500 Westport Public Schools $8,000 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.