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Programs and Services SNAP Path to Work offers a variety of education and training programs and supports designed to help you prepare for, find, and succeed in your next job.
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UTEC offers an educational component for all participating youth.It consists of morning circles, HISET, individual instruction as needed, outside job training classes or educational opportunities, afternoon cases in building financial capacity, and other career-building course offerings.
UTEC offers onsite HiSET preparation classes for young adults who do not yet have their high school credentials. With 2 FTE instructors supported by 2 Commonwealth Corps service interns for classroom and tutoring support, UTEC’s education program is highly tailored to individual student needs. Additionally, young adults participate in credit-eligible coursework through a dual-enrollment program with Middlesex Community College, so that academic Education programming continues after a participant earns a HiSET.
Participants
Youth between the ages of 17 and 25 years old
Program is Offered In
English
Program Hours per Week
25
Program Duration
48 weeks
Rolling Admission
Yes
Program Start Dates
Next start: 5/8/2024
Sample Schedule
Hours
Activity Type
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Tue
Wed
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Fri
Sat
Sun
9:45am-12pm
Class
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12:45-3pm
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Other Schedule Information
Classes are offered up to 25 hours per week; most students participate for 11-15 hours per week due to their work schedules in UTEC social enterprises during program-day hours.
Program Requirements
SORI check
Program is CORI-friendly?
Yes
Anticipated outcomes
High school equivalency credential | Certificate of Completion | Employment/Promotion | Basic skills gain
Participant Supports
Participant Support Category
All participants
As needed
DTA SNAP Child Care Referral
✓
Transportation (UTEC van rides)
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Test/License Fees
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Books/Supplies
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Clothing/Uniforms
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Are there any out of pocket expenses for the participant?
No
Do participants receive any pay?
Stipend
Other, please explain
Daily stipend is determined by level of programming
