MassEdCO is the Commonwealth's largest provider of FREE community-based education and career readiness services for low-income, first generation youth and adults in Massachusetts, serving some 12,000 individuals each year.
Our Mission:
To provide education and career readiness services that empower low-income, first generation youth and adults to achieve their full potential.
Our Vision:
To bridge the gap in postsecondary education attainment for low-income, first generation youth and adults in Massachusetts
Our Values:
Empowerment, Opportunity, Commitment
Our Strategic Plan: 2022-2026
- Provide ongoing professional development to staff which strengthens their postsecondary education, career and financial counseling skills;
- Continue to raise MassEdCO’s visibility with key stakeholders;
- Enhance social media presence for more meaningful student and partner experiences;
- Meet U.S. Dept. of Education project objectives each project year to ensure maximum Prior Experience Points (PEP) are awarded in next round of federal grant competitions;
- Maintain commitment to competitive staff salaries and benefits;
- Maintain fiscal stability of the organization;
- Maintain Liquid Unrestricted Net Assets (LUNA) of 4-6 months;
- Engage Board and community in support of unrestricted fundraising activities;
- Grow investment portfolio within the limits of prudent investment management objectives that focus on long-term, sustainable investment returns.
Adopted by the MassEdCO Board of Directors on January 6, 2022 ; amended January, 2025