Milford, Framingham high schools granted $140K for careers program

Gov. Charlie Baker announced Thursday a $140,000 grant to support a joint college-access initiative at two MetroWest high schools.

The MetroWest Scholars Early-Start program will use the funds at Framingham and Milford high schools to reach low income and underrepresented students and families starting in 8th grade. 

The program is overseen by the MetroWest College Planning Collaborative, a joint college access initiative founded by Framingham State University and MassBay Community College in Wellesley.

Students will be introduced to professional fields and career pathways in high-demand areas like science, technology, engineering, mathematics, education and business.