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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
Streetworker Outreach
Streetworkers connect with young people in the streets, facilitate gang peacemaking, and respond to incidents of community violence.
Behind-The-Walls Programming
Behind-The-Walls Programming
Our team connects with young adults while incarcerated to build relationships and prepare them for a positive reentry.
Transitional Coaching
Transitional Coaching
Transitional Coaches are mentors and wraparound service coordinators who meet 1:1 to help young adults overcome barriers and achieve their goals.
Workforce Development
Workforce Development
Workforce development via social enterprises offer young adults paid work experience to develop the job and life skills to succeed.
Education
Education
Onsite education helps young people prepare to take the multi-part HiSET test to earn a high-school equivalency credential.
Mental Health Services
Mental Health Services
Full-time mental health clinicians provide trauma-informed care for young adults in jails and in enrolled in UTEC programming.
Organizing & Policymaking
Organizing & Policymaking
Young adults learn the principles of social justice and community organizing to systematically address problems and inequities in their communities.
2GEN Center @UTEC
2GEN Center @UTEC
The 2Gen Early Childhood Education Center provides free, reliable education for the young children of young adults at UTEC.
Pathways
Pathways
Young adults pursue their next steps after completing UTEC programming while still receiving any needed support or resources.
UTEC in the News
News
WBUR: In Lowell, a food truck with a unique purpose
A new food truck in Lowell is run by UTEC, a group which helps young people who are gang involved or struggling to find stable work build their skills and earn a living.
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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.
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WCBV: Lowell, Massachusetts nonprofit working to reduce violence sees federal funds cut
"This is about public safety and it's about allowing young people to transform in their next steps." — UTEC CEO Gregg Croteau