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    UTEC, Inc.
    • 35 Warren Street, Lowell, MA 01852
    • 978-856-3902
    • Education | High School Equivalency
    HiSET Preparation Classes
    Program activities:

    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.

    Program is offered in: English
    Participant demographics:

    Youth between the ages of 17 and 25 years old

    Anticipated number of SNAP participants per year: 10
    Total hours: 25
    Program duration: 48 weeks
    Rolling Admission: Yes
    Program start dates: Next start: 5/8/2024
    Sample schedule:
    HoursActivity TypeMonTueWedThuFriSatSun
    9:45am-12pmClass✓✓✓✓✓
    12:45-3pmClass✓✓✓✓✓
    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.
    Is the program offered remotely? Possible, but not typical
    Is public transportation available? Yes

    Location information:

    35 Warren Street, Lowell MA 01852 Accessible via public transportation
    Additional information about location:

    Accessible via public transportation, but UTEC provides van rides to and from the site.

    Program requirements: SORI check
    Program is CORI friendly? Yes
    Anticipated outcomes: High school equivalency credential | Certificate of Completion
    Other outcomes: Employment/Promotion, Basic skills gain

    Participant Supports:

    Participant Support CategoryAs neededAll participants
    DTA SNAP Child Care Referral✓
    Transportation (UTEC van rides)✓
    Test/License Fees✓
    Books/Supplies✓
    Clothing/Uniforms✓
    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

    Contact Information

    Program Liaison: Marie McCabe
    Telephone: 978-856-3902
    Email: mmccabe@utecinc.org
    Program code: UTC-EDUC-HiSET
    ABAWD Qualifying? Yes