Career Connections is a non-profit organization committed to providing education, training and employment programs to underserved youth in 43 cities in towns in the Metro South/West Region. Our highly-motivated and trained staff help youth set and reach their educational and employment goals. Funded through the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA), Career Connections partners with youth, their families, schools, funders and businesses to help remove barriers and foster growth and empowerment that lead to sustainable employment and life-long success.

The programs are flexible, conveniently located throughout the region and are tailored to each individual young adult, because we recognize that everyone’s needs are different. Whether you are currently in or out of school, our caring staff helps you navigate the next steps needed to gain footing on a path for a fulfilling career. We can help overcome the barriers in your way, whether your goal is to attend post-secondary school or to get job training.

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).