About MAPCS

The Massachusetts Association of Private Career Schools (MAPCS), established in 1947, is a non-profit membership organization of institutions that offer career specific training in a wide variety of career fields. Graduates of our programs can earn diplomas, certifications, professional licenses or associate degrees.

MAPCS member schools and colleges provide students of all ages and backgrounds with education, training, and up-to-date job skills in short periods of time.  Our schools offer flexible schedules during the day, in the evenings and on weekends so students can balance work commitments with study.  Many schools offer rolling admissions with courses starting at different time throughout the year.

MAPCS member institutions provide training in many areas including allied medical, automotive servicing, broadcasting, commercial art business administration, construction, cosmetology, culinary and hospitality management. information technology, massage therapy, mechanical engineering, photography, radio and television broadcasting, web design and many, many more.

 

 

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Welcome to the MAPCS Website
Mission Statement:

The Massachusetts Association of Private Career Schools (MAPCS) is a 501(c)(6)
non-profit organization that promotes high educational standards in business,
occupational and vocational schools. MAPCS encourages ethical practices in
schools, between schools and with employers and the public.

Mark Your Calendar for June 17th

MAPCS is pleased to invite you to attend the Annual Meeting on June 17 2008. The event will include a faculty development workshop, the student achievement awards program, an annual meeting, and an opportunity for networking among the state's private career schools and their vendors.

To get a copy of the invitation and registration form click on the link below.

Annual Meeting Invitation

Featured Online Course:

Developing a Winning Admissions Team - Hiring & Training

http://www.mapcstraining.org/AD102.php

This course is designed for both the seasoned and new Director of Admissions working in career education settings. The course provides proven techniques and strategies for hiring and training successful admissions representatives. You will be able to optimize the performance of your admissions team by gaining a solid understanding of who to hire, where to find them and how to set up an organized and professional training program for your new hires.

Facilitator: Paul Gordon and Nancy Rogers
Continuing Education Credit: 4 Hours

Free Website Service for Members

MAPCS is pleased to report that a new FREE service is now available to members. You can have your website analyzed to determine if your site is providing:

* a great first impression;
* a message that sells;
* an easy and fast navigation;
* credibility, and
* a clean and professional design.

The cost of the evaluation is generally $300, but Dr. Neal Raisman, the president of Academicmaps, has agreed to provide this valuable service to MAPCS members at no cost.An efficicent and effective website can improve customer service and increase enrollment. During the analysis, Neal's expert team will check the customer service levels of your website, as well as its technical and marketing effectiveness. The goal of the evaluation is to make certain your website presents your school properly and successfully.To learn how you can take advantage of this new service click on the link below.


Website Evaluation