Big Brother/Big Sister of Greater Lowell, Adam Project: (program link)

After school and summer program for youths 14 - 18, dropout prevention program services include academic support, work readiness training, peer counseling, mentoring, community service, guidance and work experience internships.

45 Merrimack St, Suite 227, Lowell, MA 01852
Contact: Jim Conlon
Phone: 978-453-9339
Fax:    978-452-0838

Greater Lowell Technical Workforce Program (GLTHS), The Workforce Project:

School based workplace education and high school retention program specifically for qualifying students (Chap. 766). Paid school year and summer work experience internships available for youth who qualify.

250 Pawtucket Blvd., Tyngsboro, MA 01879
Contact: Frank Heslin
Phone: 978-454-5411

Middlesex Community College & Lowell High School Latino Connections:

School based program @ Lowell High School geared towards Latino-American students who are experiencing barriers to remaining in school until graduation.

Contact: Maria Cunha,
Email: cunham@middlesex.mass.edu
Contact: Maria Tellado
Email: mariatellado@lhs.lowell.k12.ma.us
Phone: 978-656-3104

Young Womens Christian Association (YWCA) /
Strategies for Teen Employment Program (STEP) (Provider Link)

After school and summer dropout prevention and intervention strategies consisting of community service, leadership development, study skills, guidance, health education, post secondary school options and career counseling.

45 Rock St., Lowell, MA 01854
Contact: Andy Chandonett
Phone: 978-454-5405 (main)
Fax:     978-454-5043
Email: achandonnet@ymcaoflowell.org

Lowell Association for the Blind (LAB) /
Summer Teen Employment Program (STEP)
(Provider Link):

Program consists of peer counseling, weekly meetings with structured activities focusing on life skills, work readiness and basic skills attainment. Work experience internships are offered during the summer.

169 Merrimack St., 2nd flloor, Lowell, MA 01852
Contact: Christine Cleaver
Phone: 978-454-5704
Fax:    978-458-5563
Email:  labinfo@lowellassociationfortheblind.org

Middlesex Community College/Out of School Youth Program: (provider link)

GED preparation program based at MCC City’s Campus (Kearney Square) consisting of classroom instruction, occupational skills training in CNA, internships, work readiness skills, job development and placement, and guidance and counseling in post secondary education options.

Contact: Maria Cunha
Phone: 978-656-3104
Email: cunham@middlesex.mass.edu

Merrimack Valley Catholic Charities (MVCC) Young Parent Program: (Provider Link)

GED preparation, career and work experience internships, work readiness, counseling, parenting classes, nutrition health education and job placement for teen parents.

45 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA 01852
Contact: Candy Campbell
Phone:    978-459-2387
Email: candy_campbell@ccab.org

Little Sprouts Child Enrichment Center: (program link)

Occupational skills training leading to EEC (Early Education and Care) certification concurrent with GED preparation classes on site. Internships, guidance, counseling, support services, work readiness classes, and job placement are also provided.

Contact: Whitney Repetto
Phone:    978.691.2490
Fax:       978-291-0344

United Teen Equality Center (UTEC):
(provider link)

GED preparation, workplace preparation and training and job placement assistance

45 Hurd St., Lowell, MA 01852
Contact: Leslie Rivera, Streektworker
Phone: 978-856-3915
Fax:     978-654-6727