You can join the North Central Massachusetts Early College Academy and earn both high school and college credits for free. Choose from academic pathways like Healthcare, Business, Education, or Liberal Arts & Sciences. Classes are taught by professors from MWCC or Fitchburg State University, and you will complete 12 or more college credits before graduating high school. It’s a fantastic opportunity, and you won’t have to pay anything.Â
- Free
- Get college credit
- Explore career fields
- Locations are on the MWCC Gardner campus, at Fitchburg High School, Leominster High School, Gardner High School, Athol High School and Narragansett Regional High School
You can join the North Central Massachusetts Early College Academy and earn both high school and college credits for free. Choose from academic pathways like Healthcare, Business, Education, or Liberal Arts & Sciences. Classes are taught by professors from MWCC or Fitchburg State University, and you will complete 12 or more college credits before graduating high school. It’s a fantastic opportunity, and you won’t have to pay anything.Â
- Free
- Get college credit
- Explore career fields
- Locations are on the MWCC Gardner campus, at Fitchburg High School, Leominster High School, Gardner High School, Athol High School and Narragansett Regional High School
You can join the North Central Massachusetts Early College Academy and earn both high school and college credits for free. Choose from academic pathways like Healthcare, Business, Education, or Liberal Arts & Sciences. Classes are taught by professors from MWCC or Fitchburg State University, and you will complete 12 or more college credits before graduating high school. It’s a fantastic opportunity, and you won’t have to pay anything.Â
- Free
- Get college credit
- Explore career fields
- Locations are on the MWCC Gardner campus, at Fitchburg High School, Leominster High School, Gardner High School, Athol High School and Narragansett Regional High School
Gateway is a full-time early college program offered to students ages 16-21 who have struggled in a traditional high school environment. This program is perfect for you if you have already left high school or are thinking of leaving, or if you’re being homeschooled. Gateway students can get a high school diploma, engage in deep personal and career exploration, and also get free college credits for an associate degree or certificate in different career areas.
- Free, including books and supplies
- Get college credit
- Dedicated advisor to support you
- Location is on MWCC Gardner campus
You can thrive with GEAR UP! This program is here to help you succeed in school and beyond. Get ready for academic support and preparation at Longsjo, McKay, and Memorial middle schools. GEAR UP offers you academic counseling, tutoring, homework help, after-school activities, college workshops, financial aid tips, and even educational trips! It’s all part of Mount Wachusett Community College’s K-12 Programming. Join GEAR UP for a brighter future!
- Free
- Available for Fitchburg residents
- Location is at your school
Get ready for success with North Central Massachusetts Talent Search (NCMTS) or Educational Talent Search (ETS)! Our goal is to help prep you for college with the support of our MWCC staff, who work directly in your school. Whether you need academic counseling, career exploration, workshops on study tips, college prep, or financial aid guidance, we’ll help guide you through the process and get ready for what happens after high school. Regular field trips and a summer program make this impact real! Let’s make your journey to success incredible together!Â
- Free for eligible students
- Are in grades 6-12
- Priority acceptance for students who are low-income and first-generation college (parents did not complete college)
- ETS is available for students in the Gardner, Leominster and Fitchburg school districts
- NCMTS is available for students in Sizer School, Athol Royalston Middle School, Athol High School, Murdock Middle/High School, Clinton Middle School and Clinton High School.
Get ready for success with North Central Massachusetts Talent Search (NCMTS) or Educational Talent Search (ETS)! Our goal is to help prep you for college with the support of our MWCC staff, who work directly in your school. Whether you need academic counseling, career exploration, workshops on study tips, college prep, or financial aid guidance, we’ll help guide you through the process and get ready for what happens after high school. Regular field trips and a summer program make this impact real! Let’s make your journey to success incredible together!Â
- Free for eligible students
- Are in grades 6-12
- Priority acceptance for students who are low-income and first-generation college (parents did not complete college)
- ETS is available for students in the Gardner, Leominster and Fitchburg school districts
- NCMTS is available for students in Sizer School, Athol Royalston Middle School, Athol High School, Murdock Middle/High School, Clinton Middle School and Clinton High School.
Get ready for success with North Central Massachusetts Talent Search (NCMTS) or Educational Talent Search (ETS)! Our goal is to help prep you for college with the support of our MWCC staff, who work directly in your school. Whether you need academic counseling, career exploration, workshops on study tips, college prep, or financial aid guidance, we’ll help guide you through the process and get ready for what happens after high school. Regular field trips and a summer program make this impact real! Let’s make your journey to success incredible together!Â
- Free for eligible students
- Are in grades 6-12
- Priority acceptance for students who are low-income and first-generation college (parents did not complete college)
- ETS is available for students in the Gardner, Leominster and Fitchburg school districts
- NCMTS is available for students in Sizer School, Athol Royalston Middle School, Athol High School, Murdock Middle/High School, Clinton Middle School and Clinton High School.
Get ready for success with North Central Massachusetts Talent Search (NCMTS) or Educational Talent Search (ETS)! Our goal is to help prep you for college with the support of our MWCC staff, who work directly in your school. Whether you need academic counseling, career exploration, workshops on study tips, college prep, or financial aid guidance, we’ll help guide you through the process and get ready for what happens after high school. Regular field trips and a summer program make this impact real! Let’s make your journey to success incredible together!Â
- Free for eligible students
- Are in grades 6-12
- Priority acceptance for students who are low-income and first-generation college (parents did not complete college)
- ETS is available for students in the Gardner, Leominster and Fitchburg school districts
- NCMTS is available for students in Sizer School, Athol Royalston Middle School, Athol High School, Murdock Middle/High School, Clinton Middle School and Clinton High School.
Get ready for success with North Central Massachusetts Talent Search (NCMTS) or Educational Talent Search (ETS)! Our goal is to help prep you for college with the support of our MWCC staff, who work directly in your school. Whether you need academic counseling, career exploration, workshops on study tips, college prep, or financial aid guidance, we’ll help guide you through the process and get ready for what happens after high school. Regular field trips and a summer program make this impact real! Let’s make your journey to success incredible together!Â
- Free for eligible students
- Are in grades 6-12
- Priority acceptance for students who are low-income and first-generation college (parents did not complete college)
- ETS is available for students in the Gardner, Leominster and Fitchburg school districts
- NCMTS is available for students in Sizer School, Athol Royalston Middle School, Athol High School, Murdock Middle/High School, Clinton Middle School and Clinton High School.
