Labor Market Literacy Tools

Interactive dashboards that provide easily digestible local labor market data, making it easy to explore high-wage, high-demand occupations across Greater Boston and Central Massachusetts.

Explore by career area or education requirement, and filter by job growth, salary, or number of jobs in the region. Each career area includes a snapshot of the education levels most commonly held by workers actively in that field, helping educators guide students toward realistic next steps.

High-value Postsecondary Programs

A first-of-its-kind platform in the US, featuring 320+, career-focused postsecondary programs in Massachusetts that lead to well-paying jobs. The NextGen team reviews public data and interviews the program staff to verify details, highlight embedded credentials, and share practical tips for admission and success. Listings include program-specific job outcomes, such as graduate earnings, and insights on admissions processes, keys to success, and more. With smart filters and a wide range of programs, from apprenticeships to four-year degrees, Navigator supports informed, data-driven guidance for every student.

Pathway Roadmaps

Our Postsecondary Advising Guides offer deep insight into specific career areas and postsecondary pathways. They are designed to help educators guide students through high-value postsecondary and career options in popular fields like healthcare, construction, and IT. Each guide offers a clear snapshot of the postsecondary landscape, including in-demand jobs, typical credentials, and training pathways, giving advisors practical, easy-to-use tools to support students in grades 9–16 as part of their postsecondary and career exploration.

Insight Blogs: Careers & More

Spotlights are short, easy-to-read blog posts that highlight high-value career paths, the postsecondary programs that lead to them, and essential tools and strategies for career exploration. Each piece delivers fresh, actionable content, whether highlighting industry trends, job requirements, or self-discovery tools, for educators and students to explore options, spark conversations, and make informed decisions about the future.