In 2017, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts launched the High Quality College and Career Pathways (HQCCP) initiative, as an extension of the work completed in previous years by the Massachusetts Workforce Skills Cabinet.  This initiative accelerated efforts to develop career pathways for learners across the state.  The two main models identified by the Commonwealth to support career pathways, in addition to Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, are 1) Early College (EC) and 2) Innovation Pathways (IP).

Leicester High School offers two Innovation Career Pathway Programs

• Engineering- In the Spring of 2023, Leicester High School received the designation from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for the Innovation Career Pathway in Engineering.

• Business and Finance- In the Spring of 2024, Leicester High School received the designation from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for the Innovation Career Pathway in Business & Finance

Students participating in these programs will have an amazing experience!!!  They will take a series of courses (both technical and advanced courses) focused on the core area, participate in career and academic planning, and participate in a 100 Hour Internship with one of our industry partners.