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2025–26 · East Boston

Promote trade school and other alternatives to college

Resident asks the city to promote trade schools, community college and entrepreneurship as more affordable alternatives to a costly four-year college degree.

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The resident's idea, as submitted

The idea

To promote other alternatives to college. Such as trade schools, community College and entrepreneurship. This will benefit the community as college is a big monetary commitment and not many can afford it.

Who it helps and why

As it can impact the community by showing how different people can make an impact in any space that they choose. How some of the options are more economical then college and provides more opportunity and less financial baggage.

Details

Cycle
2025–26
Submitted
July 31, 2025
Neighborhood
East Boston
Place
Neptune Road, East Boston, 02128
Portal category
Education, Youth & Families
How it was submitted
Individual submission
Submission language
English

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