EVERETT – The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced that they are awarding $4.1 million to 12 adult education organizations to support the organizations’ work helping adults enroll in college or find employment in high-growth industries. The funding will be used to provide training, education and wrap-around services to approximately 700 adults to help them pursue jobs such as medical interpreters, certified nursing assistants and community health care workers.
“This investment reflects Massachusetts’ deep commitment to expanding access to high-quality training programs that equip people with the skills and credentials they need to enter growing industries, advance their careers and support their families,” said
Governor Maura Healey. “Adult education students are some of the hardest working people in Massachusetts, and this initiative is designed to help improve the programs that serve them,” said
Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “Adult learners strengthen both our communities and our economy,” said
Education Secretary Dr. Patrick Tutwiler. “Adult and Community Learning Services has long built bridges between classroom and career, and this investment is a clear display that workforce readiness remains a priority.”
“Educational organizations, like today’s awardees, play an important role in our efforts to attract, retain, and develop talent by expanding access to the training and skills our workers need,” said
Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Lauren Jones. “These grants highlight the collaborative effort between the state, employers, workforce training providers, and academic partners to improve employment outcomes, deliver a more equitable workforce, and strengthen the state’s economic competitiveness.”
“We are proud to invest in innovative models that meet the needs of adult learners and the evolving demands of Massachusetts employers,” said
Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Pedro Martinez. “The addition of Fair Share funds will help more residents gain access to life-changing opportunities for economic advancement.”
“As we work to meet the growing demand for health care services, investments like this are essential,” said
House Speaker Ronald J. Mariano of Quincy
. “Supporting adult education programs that prepare residents in Quincy and the surrounding area for careers in health care creates pathways to economic stability and strengthens the system of care that serves families across our community. The House was proud to support this funding and thanks the Healey-Driscoll Administration for its partnership in strengthening our workforce.”
This funding expands the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s (DESE) Pay for Performance initiative from five to twelve adult education programs. Pay for Performance, an innovative funding model, is designed to compensate providers based on measurable outcomes in employment, college enrollment, or industry-recognized credentials. The funding comes from a combination of the fiscal year 2026 state budget and
Fair Share supplemental budget.
“These grants will enable many more adults to receive critical workforce training and support services to continue their education and find jobs in high-demand fields,” said
Senator Jason Lewis, Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Education. “Investing in adult education helps employers to find qualified employees and helps residents to build their careers and support their families.”
“This investment in education and workforce training supports both our adult students and our employers,” said
Representative Ken Gordon, House Chair of the Joint Committee on Education. “It helps individuals advance their careers while strengthening our workforce in high-demand industries.”
“I'm deeply grateful to the Healey-Driscoll Administration for its sustained investment in career-connected learning programs, which open doors for thousands of students to gain real-world experience, earn college credit, and prepare for meaningful careers,” said
Senator Jo Comerford, Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Higher Education. “Higher education is both an equity and economic engine for the Commonwealth, and these programs strengthen our workforce, our people, and our economy.”
"Investing in adult learners is investing in the backbone of our workforce," said
Senator Jake Oliveira, Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development. "These programs open doors for residents who are eager to build new skills, enter high-demand fields, and secure good-paying jobs. By connecting education to real career opportunities, we're not just strengthening our workforce, we're empowering families and communities across the Commonwealth."
“Investing in adult education and workforce training is one of the most effective ways the Commonwealth can strengthen the economy and expand opportunity,” said
Representative Paul McMurtry, House Chair of the Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development. “These programs open doors for adults to gain the skills for high-demand industries while helping employers meet their growing workforce needs.”
The recipients are as follows:
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