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What are alternative pathways?
Alternative pathway programs, such as Year Up, can be a great option for students not interested in attending a 4-year institution or students looking to join the workforce immediately after graduation. Most program lengths are between 1-2 years and sometimes offer hands-on learning experiences, such as internships. They will most likely focus on specialized fields of work and offer professional development (i.e. how to interview, and resume writing).
Year Up
Year Up
Year Up is a career training program specializing in IT and business operations. Phase I of the program focuses on learning and professional development, while Phase II is a paid corporate internship. Past participants have been placed at Google, Bank of America, Harvard, Microsoft, etc.
Step 1 of the application - Watch this info session + Complete this interest form
The priority deadline is Monday, March 15. Due to increased interest in the program, they are strongly encouraging all interested students to apply as early as possible.
EPUT Program at Bunker Hill
EPUT Program at Bunker Hill
In Partnership with Eversource, this career pathway program trains students to enter the workforce as either an overhead lineworker, underground lineworker, station operating mechanic apprentice, or gas service technician. The goal of the program is for all successful candidates to be hired upon the completion of their studies.
Applications due by March 21
Spots in program: 18
Program length: 2 years
Degree earned: Associate of Science Degree in Electronic Technology & Natural Gas Technology Certificate
Cost ~ $3,700 per year if Massachusetts resident (Eversource reimburses $1,200 per year)
Co-op offered: Yes, subject to COVID guidelines. The Eversource Co-op is a paid field experience opportunity for all in the program. Students are paid between $13-14 an hour.
Essay prompt for Eversource Application
In 500 words or less please answer the following prompt: “Why are you an ideal candidate for the Electric Power Utility Technology Program?”
Contacts
Eversource: eput@eversource.com, 781-441-8300
Bunker Hill: admissions@bhcc.mass.edu, 617-228-3398
Coding Bootcamps
Coding Bootcamps
Coding bootcamps are specialized educational programs focused on teaching different computer programming software. Some even include paid internships and offer stipends to their students. Below are some local programs.
Hack Diversity
Hack.Diversity is the talent provider that helps remarkable people succeed by bridging the gap between the culture you have and the one you want. We partner with the city’s fastest growing tech teams to identify, develop, and equip high-performing talent — who predominantly identify as Black or Latinx — to launch careers as software engineers, IT professionals and data analysts within the innovation economy.
Apply by October. January to September commitment. Includes paid internship.
Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts
Have multiple Workforce Development Training programs:
MSIMBO: ULEM Coding Bootcamp - 20 week program which trains talented, low-income individuals to become full-stack web developers and launch a new career. Students are trained in web development, effective business communication and leadership. Must be 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED and be committed to completing the program. Includes a $100/week stipend
DiGiUL Program: full time 16 week (Monday-Friday, 10am to 4pm) classroom setting program. Aims to teach the fundamentals of graphic design, branding, marketing. Includes stipend.
Offers an 18 week-long training bootcamp from early January to June. HTML, CSS, Javascript, jQuery, Node, Express and database as well as soft skills in effective communication, agile methodology and job readiness will be taught. Interested participants must have a high school diploma or GED and have work authorization.The deadline to apply to our 2025 Bootcamp has passed. Applications for 2026 will open in August 2025
JVS Boston (Jewish Vocational Service)
JVS Boston (Jewish Vocational Service)
Open to all, regardless of religious affiliation!
Here are some of the College & Career Programs offered by JVS:
Bridges to College & Careers: A 23-week program which includes academic, career and financial coaching to prepare you for college and beyond. The goal is a smooth transition to either Bunker Hill or Quincy College. To be eligible, you must be 18 or older, have a high school diploma or GED, have intermediate English skills, be a US citizen, green card holder, have refugee or asylee status. Available pathways: General studies, Business/Technology, Biotechnology.
Talent Match: connects job seekers to employers
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