MassBay Community College is one of six Massachusetts community colleges launching apprenticeship degree programs that combine paid, on‑the‑job training with academic coursework. The programs provide students with direct pathways into high‑demand careers while helping employers address critical workforce shortages across the Commonwealth.
MassBay began enrolling students in its Behavioral Health apprenticeship degree program in fall 2025 with 33 currently enrolled students. The program will expand to include Medical Assisting in summer 2026 and Extended Certified Nursing Assistant in fall 2026.
Through this innovative earn‑and‑learn model, students gain hands‑on experience with employer partners while earning college credit and a paycheck. Apprenticeship degrees expand access to post-secondary education for students who need to work while they learn and offer employers a reliable, local pipeline of skilled talent aligned with workforce demand…