by CORE | Jul 31, 2025
Now, a regional effort organized by Western Mass CORE, or Community, Opportunity, Resources and Education, is bringing together multiple organizations to streamline a jail-to-college system, said Nicole Hendricks, executive director.
by CORE | Jul 31, 2025
Western Mass Core will now be a fiscally sponsored program of Mass-Hire Holyoke after receiving a $750,000 grant, allowing them to launch an independent regional initiative, Unlocking Pathways.
by CORE | May 21, 2025
The Basketball Hall of Fame hosted a job fair with 48 companies present, offering services to help seal criminal records and build the workforce in western Massachusetts.
by CORE | May 24, 2023
While college-in-prison programs are growing, jails often lack similar opportunities. Educators like John Schlueter were surprised to find minimal educational offerings beyond AA and Bible study. Groups like FreeWriters highlight the absence of college courses or...
by CORE | Feb 9, 2023
The Massachusetts Department of Higher Education recently awarded a Bridges to College grant to Holyoke Community College. The grant will support HCC’s Western Mass CORE program.
