Youth Connections is a non-profit organization that serves 43 towns/cities in Massachusetts with career exploration opportunities and programs to help the youth in our communities kickstart their futures.

Provides support for students pursing the HiSet or GED high school equivalency exams, plus training and employment support

The Massachusetts High School Equivalency credential is accepted by virtually all colleges, universities, and employers in the United States as exactly equivalent to a high school diploma. In order to earn the credential, you must take and pass one of two assessments tests, either the GED® test or the HiSET®. These tests are comparable in terms of cognitive complexity and rates of passing, but they vary in significant ways as well. 

See website for more information regarding eligibility, registration and test preparation. 

Free HiSET® Testing for MA Residents Starting February 6, 2023

Effective February 6, 2023, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will pay for a candidate's first HiSET® test in each subject plus two retakes per subject.

When scheduling your HiSET® test at an official test center or at home enter a promo code MAHISET during the checkout.

Free GED® Testing for MA Residents Starting September 12, 2022

Effective September 12, 2022, The Commonwealth of Massachusetts will pay for a candidate's first GED® test in each subject plus limited retakes (two retests per subject).