24/7 non-emergency crisis hotline for young adults: 1-877-UTEC NOW
What we do
UTEC helps young people overcome the challenges of poverty, gang involvement, and unemployment.
UTEC Social Enterprises
Support local business! Young Adults at UTEC receive paid workforce development in our Social Enterprises. They gain valuable job skills and socio-emotional skills while delivering high-quality products and services.
UTEC Programs & Services
Streetworker Outreach
Behind-The-Walls Programming
Transitional Coaching
Workforce Development
Education
Mental Health Services
Organizing & Policymaking
2GEN Center @UTEC
Pathways
UTEC in the News
News
UTEC to Mark 25 Years
LOWELL SUN: UTEC started in 1999 as a drop-in center for youth to avoid gang violence. Read more about the organization's rich history in Lowell and the role it's played to reduce violence in the Merrimack Valley.
News
Succession Planning and Exciting News About UTEC's Leadership
We’re making some exciting changes to our leadership team! Please click below to read a letter from CEO Gregg Croteau, and to view articles with more information.
News
UTEC Leaders Visit White House
LOWELL SUN: Leaders of UTEC, Lowell’s youth violence intervention, reentry and advocacy program, were invited to the White House on Friday, where they heard President Joe Biden announce the formation of a new office intended to curb gun violence.