Experiential Associate to Master’s

THE CONTEXT

There are 39 million Americans with some college credit and no degree.

THE PROBLEM

The global employment climate has experienced paradigm shifts during the COVID-19 pandemic. This worldwide phenomenon has exacerbated a negative trend of the number of skilled workers per U.S. job opening. Additionally, there is a disproportionately low number of Black, Hispanic and Latino/Latina workers in high skill, high paying jobs when compared to the general population demographics.

THE SOLUTION

To address these troubling trends, eA2M will collaborate with local communities to create pathways for students to pursue credentials at multiple levels—from certificates to master’s programs—all while providing robust student supports, mentoring and experiential learning opportunities. Each learner will have a success coach to ensure they have what they need to be successful, from scholarship supports, to jobs, to childcare, to tutoring.

The Experiential Associate to Master’s (eA2M) Impact Engine will leverage Northeastern’s already successful A2M model, and will align learners with sectors that provide strong career trajectories and have high demand for skilled workers. The pilot program will be launched in two cities within our global campus network.

THE IMPACT