Workforce Pell programs in Massachusetts
1,416 short-term certificate programs across Massachusetts that may qualify for the Workforce Pell Grant. Approval is set per program for the 2026 rollout — these are candidates pending approval. Run the 2-minute check to see what fits you.
Programs by field in Massachusetts
Healthcare248
Business & Admin193
Other156
IT & Computer140
Engineering Tech97
Arts & Design80
Public Safety & Law64
Education59
Culinary & Personal Care44
Public Service38
Engineering33
Agriculture32
Mechanic & Repair29
Legal27
Social Science25
Interdisciplinary25
Media & Communication20
Natural Resources17
Healthcare & Fitness14
Family & Childcare13
Construction13
Communications Tech11
Science Tech11
Psychology & Counseling10
Manufacturing & Production10
Transportation4
Architecture3
Institutions to know in Massachusetts
Real schools offering AI-resilient short-term credentials. Confirm Workforce Pell approval with each.
Skilled Trades
Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology
Welding Certificate · Boston, MA
Bristol Community College
Welding Certificate · Fall River, MA
Cape Cod Community College
Auto / Diesel Technician · West Barnstable, MA
Massachusetts Bay Community College
Auto / Diesel Technician · Wellesley Hills, MA
Massasoit Community College
HVAC/R Technician · Brockton, MA
Middlesex Community College
Auto / Diesel Technician · Bedford, MA
Healthcare
Assabet Valley Regional Technical School
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Marlborough, MA
Berkshire Community College
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Pittsfield, MA
Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Upton, MA
Boston University
Phlebotomy / Medical Lab · Boston, MA
Bristol Community College
Medical Assistant · Fall River, MA
Bunker Hill Community College
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Boston, MA
Transportation / CDL
New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Massachusetts
CDL / Commercial Driving · North Andover, MA
Early Childhood Ed
Holyoke Community College
Early Childhood (CDA) · Holyoke, MA
Massachusetts Bay Community College
Early Childhood (CDA) · Wellesley Hills, MA
Massasoit Community College
Early Childhood (CDA) · Brockton, MA
Mount Wachusett Community College
Early Childhood (CDA) · Gardner, MA
North Shore Community College
Early Childhood (CDA) · Danvers, MA
Northern Essex Community College
Early Childhood (CDA) · Haverhill, MA
IT & Cybersecurity
Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology
IT Support / Networking · Boston, MA
Berkshire Community College
IT Support / Networking · Pittsfield, MA
Boston University
Cybersecurity · Boston, MA
Bristol Community College
IT Support / Networking · Fall River, MA
Bunker Hill Community College
IT Support / Networking · Boston, MA
Cambridge College
Cybersecurity · Boston, MA
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (certificate-level programs). Counts reflect which institutions offer these credentials — not confirmed Workforce Pell approval, which Massachusetts finalizes on a rolling basis through 2026. PellPath is an independent guide, not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Education.