We are happy to offer you a full range of training opportunities to help you expand your knowledge of MEFA Pathway and make the most of its capabilities. You can register for live webinars or watch recorded webinars at your convenience. And if your school would like a personal virtual training, contact us at info@mefapathway.org.
MEFA Institute: Online Training And Webinars
October 7, 2020 8:00 - 8:30am Live Webinar
Learn how to build and update a resume with MEFA Pathway, MEFA’s free college and career planning portal.
To request closed captioning or any other accommodations on a webinar, please contact Lauren Patten at lpatten@mefa.org or 617-224-4856 at least one week in advance of the webinar.
October 20, 2020 12:00 - 12:30pm Live Webinar
Learn how easy it is to set up a school’s Course Catalog in the MEFA Pathway Counselor Portal, and then see how students can build their course plan for grades 9-12 in the Student Portal. The Course Catalog allows students to select courses that will help them achieve academic goals and meet graduation requirements.
To request closed captioning or any other accommodations on a webinar, please contact Lauren Patten at lpatten@mefa.org or 617-224-4856 at least one week in advance of the webinar.
November 5, 2020 12:00 - 12:30pm Live Webinar
Learn how the interests and values inventories in MEFA Pathway, MEFA’s free college and career planning portal, can help students discover which careers may fit them best. In addition, find out how students can start a careers list based upon criteria specific to them.
To request closed captioning or any other accommodations on a webinar, please contact Lauren Patten at lpatten@mefa.org or 617-224-4856 at least one week in advance of the webinar.
November 16, 2020 12:00 - 12:30pm Live Webinar
Creating goals & strategies is an important component of post-secondary planning. Learn how students can use MEFA Pathway to document long and short term career and academic goals and match goals with appropriate strategies.
To request closed captioning or any other accommodations on a webinar, please contact Lauren Patten at lpatten@mefa.org or 617-224-4856 at least one week in advance of the webinar.
November 18, 2020 6:30 - 7:00pm
Learn how the interests and values inventories in MEFA Pathway, MEFA’s free college and career planning portal, can help students discover which careers may fit them best. In addition, find out how students can start a careers list based upon criteria specific to them.
To request closed captioning or any other accommodations on a webinar, please contact Lauren Patten at lpatten@mefa.org or 617-224-4856 at least one week in advance of the webinar.
December 9, 2020 12:00 - 1:00pm Live Webinar
Learn how to explore career options in MEFA Pathway, MEFA’s free college and career planning portal. Students can use the results of skills and interests assessments to learn of careers that might fit them best, while also filtering by desired education level and/or career category. By starting to build a list of potential occupations, students can choose high school courses to prepare them for a particular path.
To request closed captioning or any other accommodations on a webinar, please contact Lauren Patten at lpatten@mefa.org or 617-224-4856 at least one week in advance of the webinar.
January 14, 2021 12:00 - 12:30pm Live Webinar
Learn how MEFA Pathway, MEFA’s free college and career planning portal, can help students find available scholarships, build a list of scholarships, and manage deadlines and awards.
To request closed captioning or any other accommodations on a webinar, please contact Lauren Patten at lpatten@mefa.org or 617-224-4856 at least one week in advance of the webinar.
February 3, 2021 12:00 - 1:00pm Live Webinar
Learn how students can use the College Search tool within MEFA Pathway, MEFA’s free college and career planning portal, to select specific criteria to search for colleges and build a solid college list.
To request closed captioning or any other accommodations on a webinar, please contact Lauren Patten at lpatten@mefa.org or 617-224-4856 at least one week in advance of the webinar.
February 24, 2021 8:00 - 8:30am Live Webinar
Join us to learn how the MA State Benefits cost-savings feature in MEFA Pathway, MEFA’s free college and career planning portal, can benefit students and families by reducing the price they pay for college!
To request closed captioning or any other accommodations on a webinar, please contact Lauren Patten at lpatten@mefa.org or 617-224-4856 at least one week in advance of the webinar.
March 11, 2021 12:00 - 12:30pm Live Webinar
Learn how students can use the College Compare tool in MEFA Pathway, MEFA’s free college and career planning portal, to find the colleges and universities that match their school preferences and to help them build out that final list of probable, target, and reach schools to which they will apply.
To request closed captioning or any other accommodations on a webinar, please contact Lauren Patten at lpatten@mefa.org or 617-224-4856 at least one week in advance of the webinar.
April 13, 2021 2:00 - 2:30pm Live Webinar
Learn how students can use the College Cost Calculator in MEFA Pathway, MEFA’s free college and career planning portal, to determine their personal cost at each college and university based on their financial aid received and other resources, which can help them make their college decision.
To request closed captioning or any other accommodations on a webinar, please contact Lauren Patten at lpatten@mefa.org or 617-224-4856 at least one week in advance of the webinar.
May 4, 2021 12:00 - 12:30pm Live Webinar
Learn how to use the Loan Cost Estimator in MEFA Pathway, MEFA’s free college and career planning portal, to calculate estimates of a monthly loan payment and repayment total based upon a loan amount borrowed. Also learn how a potential loan payment compares to an estimated monthly salary based on a selected career.
To request closed captioning or any other accommodations on a webinar, please contact Lauren Patten at lpatten@mefa.org or 617-224-4856 at least one week in advance of the webinar.
June 9, 2021 2:00 - 2:30pm Live Webinar
Learn how to build and update a resume with MEFA Pathway, MEFA’s free college and career planning portal.
To request closed captioning or any other accommodations on a webinar, please contact Lauren Patten at lpatten@mefa.org or 617-224-4856 at least one week in advance of the webinar.
Recorded Webinars
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MEFA Seminars
MEFA offers free seminars on a range of college planning topics. Visit MEFA's events calendar to find a seminar near you.