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 attend in-person trainings, register for live webinars, or watch recorded webinars at your convenience. And if your school would like a personal in-person training, contact us at info@mefapathway.org.
Live Webinars & In-Person Trainings
April 7, 2020 3:00 - 4:00pm Live Webinar
Join us to learn how MEFA Pathway’s MA State Benefits cost-savings feature can benefit you!
To request closed captioning 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 14, 2020 12:00 - 1:00pm Live Webinar
MEFA Pathway’s middle school portal provides a fun, engaging, age- appropriate environment where students in grades 6-8 can plan for academic and career success. Join us for a walk-through of the site to learn the many tools, activities, and resources available to help students prepare for their future.
To request closed captioning 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 28, 2020 2:00 - 2:30pm Live Webinar
Learn how students can use the MEFA Pathway College Cost Calculator 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 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 5, 2020 12:00 - 1:00pm
MEFA Pathway provides a fun, engaging environment where students in grades 6-12 can plan for academic and career success. Join us for a walk-through of the site to learn the many tools, activities, and resources available to help students prepare for their future.
To request closed captioning 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 12, 2020 12:00pm - 1:00am Live Webinar
Join us to learn how MEFA Pathway’s MA State Benefits cost-savings feature can benefit you!
To request closed captioning 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 14, 2020 12:00 - 1:00pm Live Webinar
MEFA Pathway provides a fun, engaging environment where students in grades 6-12 can plan for academic and career success. Join us for a walk-through of the counselor portal to receive an overview of the features available to you as you guide your students.
To request closed captioning 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 19, 2020 12:00 - 1:00pm Live Webinar
Learn how easy it is to set up your 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 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 20, 2020 12:00 - 1:00pm Live Webinar
Learn how to use MEFA Pathway’s Loan Cost Estimator to calculate estimates of a monthly loan payment and repayment total based upon a loan amount borrowed. You’ll also learn how your potential loan payment compares to your monthly salary based on your potential selected career.
To request closed captioning 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 27, 2020 11:00am - 12:00pm Live Webinar
Learn how MEFA Pathway can help students find available scholarships, build a list and manage deadlines and awards. To request closed captioning 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 2, 2020 1:00 - 2:00pm 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 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 10, 2020 12:00 - 1:00pm Live Webinar
Students can assess trends, differences and growth as they build their Digital Portfolio in MEFA Pathway. Join our webinar to learn how! To request closed captioning 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 16, 2020 2:00 - 2:30pm Live Webinar
Learn how to register for an account and build and update a resume with MEFA Pathway Your Plan for the Future, Massachusetts’ free college and career planning portal.
To request closed captioning 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.