Spotlights

Navigating Career Choices: How Career Interest Inventories Can Help
Learn how career interest inventories can guide students toward discovering their paths.

Using LinkedIn to Explore Alumni Career Paths: A Strategic Approach to Choosing Your College Major
Social profile analysis is a valuable tool for understanding the career outcomes of graduates in a chosen major.

From Classroom to Career: The Power of Co-Ops
Co-op programs are revolutionizing education by combining paid, hands-on work experience with academic learning, giving students a head start in their careers.

Aspiring Entrepreneurs: Here's What You Need to Know
Practical advice and insights for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Degree Dollars and Cents: Find Out What Massachusetts Public College Graduates Make by Major and Degree with PSEO Explorer
At NextGen Talent, we use PSEO to gauge the economic value of degrees at 2- and 4-year colleges and universities. Use this free tool to explore the labor market value of your postsecondary options.

How to Become a Firefighter in Boston
Boston Firefighters are among the highest-paid government workers in the state of Massachusetts

So You Want to be an Influencer? Know the Pros and Cons — and the Hard Work it Takes to Make it Pay
Explore the intricacies of social media influencing.

New Associate Degree Program Targets Growing Field of Energy Management
More and more businesses are adopting automated or “smart” building technologies to lower their energy costs and carbon footprint.

Speech-Language Pathology – An Attractive Career Path for Students Who Want to Work with Young Children
A master’s degree is required to become a licensed speech-language pathologist.

Opticianry - A One of Its Kind Program in Massachusetts
Franklin Cummings Tech is the only college in Massachusetts that offers an Opticianry program.

Many Paths to Career Success in Information Technology
Understanding Career Options in Information Technology

Combined Programs Offer a Direct Route Into Occupational and Physical Therapy
Applying to Bachelor’s+Graduate programs directly from high school smooths the path to popular healthcare professions.

To Gain Admission to High-Paying, Selective Public University Programs, Early Action is Needed
Early action is needed to gain admission to selective programs in Massachusetts.

FAQs for Students Interested in Becoming Hairstylists or Barbers
Answers to common questions about studying hairdressing and barbering.

Tips for Students Interested in Studying Nursing
Interested in a nursing career? Check out these tips before you apply to a nursing program.

Break into the Building Trades Unions by Becoming a Laborer
Help build the city from the ground up as a Construction Laborer.

How to Become an Electrician
If you’re looking for a well-paying job that’s hands on, in demand, and does NOT require a college degree, a career as a licensed electrician could be a good fit…

Careers In Criminal Justice, Part II: How to Become a Probation Officer
This article describes some of the best paths to becoming a Probation Officer in Massachusetts.


A Primer: Different Types of Business Majors and Career Paths
Interested in business but not familiar with the different career paths it leads to? We got you covered.