Partnership will connect RCC students to career-focused training, coaching, and employer
pathways, expanding access to good jobs across Greater Boston
RCC and Skilled US are pleased to announce a new partnership designed to help hundreds
of students complete high-demand workforce training programs and move into stable,
well-paying careers. Under the partnership, Skilled US will serve as an intermediary
connecting RCC's academic programs to the community, wraparound student support, and
employer opportunity — closing the gap between enrollment and economic mobility for
adult learners across the region.
The partnership brings together RCC's accredited career-training programs with Skilled
US's model of dedicated coaching, barrier removal, and employer-facing placement support.
Together, the two organizations will work to ensure that students who enroll in workforce
credential programs have the support they need to finish what they start — and to
translate that credential into a job that changes their economic trajectory.
“Roxbury Community College is committed to creating clear pathways to education, meaningful
careers, and greater economic opportunity for the communities we serve,” said Dr.
Jonathan K. Jefferson, President of Roxbury Community College. “Our partnership with
Skilled US builds on that commitment by connecting adult learners with the education,
training, and support they need to move forward. By combining RCC’s workforce education
and training with comprehensive student support and strong employer connections, we
can help more students earn credentials, enter the workforce, and build sustainable
careers. At RCC, we know that access is only the first step. Our responsibility is
to ensure that students have the support and opportunities they need to turn education
into economic mobility and long-term success.”
“Too often, the opportunity is there—the training exists, employers are hiring, and
adults want better careers—but there are gaps between those pieces that prevent people
from reaching the finish line,” said Laurie Dugan, Vice President of Postsecondary
and Employer Partnerships at Skilled US. “This partnership is about closing those
gaps. By combining RCC’s high-quality workforce programs with Skilled US’s recruitment,
individualized support, funding navigation, and employer partnerships, we can create
a clear pathway from the community to the classroom and ultimately to a career. Our
goal isn’t simply to enroll students—it’s to help them complete their training, secure
meaningful employment, and build lasting economic stability for themselves and their
families.”
Through the partnership, Skilled US will provide:
The partnership will begin this Fall and is expected to serve hundreds of students in its first year, with the goal of expanding to additional programs across RCC's course catalog over time.
