What is Early College in Massachusetts? A Brief Explainer
In Early College, high school students take strategically-sequenced, real college classes with strong career orientations during their regular high school day, at no cost to themselves or their families. They receive enhanced academic and guidance support to ensure that they thrive in the rigorous college coursework and in the unfamiliar, sometimes daunting, college environment. They graduate from high school with significant college credits, reducing the cost and time to degree completion. And they graduate with the proven confidence, habits, and skills needed to be successful in college and career.
College and Career Success for All: Early College in Massachusetts
Early College is about making college success a reality for students from all backgrounds, and strengthening the Commonwealth’s workforce development pipelines. Carlos, a first-generation college student from Fall River, Massachusetts, credits Early College with opening the door for him to become the first in his family to graduate from college. In cities and towns across the state, students, families, educators, and leaders across sectors are supportive of expanding Early College to thousands more students like Carlos. Want to join the movement? Use the form below to connect with us and learn more about how we can work together to make college more equitable and build more durable workforce pipelines to the jobs of the future.
Get Involved! Join the Early College Movement
Get in touch with us! Are you a parent who wants to see students in your community have Early College opportunities? Are you a leader in your community who believes in the impact Early College can have on your city or town? Are you an advocate interested in joining a broad coalition focused on dramatically expanding Early College access? Are you a legislator or civic leader who’d like to learn more? Share your contact information and a few words about why you’re reaching out and a member of our team will be in touch with you directly to follow up.
Interested in learning more on your own? Use the links below!
- What is Early College? Learn the basics of Early College in Massachusetts.
- Our Goal: Learn more about our ambitious goal for Early College expansion.
- Who We Are: Learn more about the Alliance and how we serve the field.
- Membership Network: Discover our broad and growing coalition of Early College supporters!