About Us

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