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.

MAPCS Annual Meeting Postponed Until October

Additional details available soon!

Featured Online Course:

Creating Publicity for your Career School
http://www.mapcstraining.org/MT101.php

If you are a career school owner/executive you want to get the most value out of your marketing dollars. For this reason, publicity should be a part of your daily marketing strategy. In this course, you will learn over 100 strategies to build a great image for your school, reach the people most likely to enroll, and open new markets. We'll show you how easy and inexpensive it is to get your school information placed in local newspapers, in the homes of your best leads, and on the desks of your future employers. This course is a must if you want to reduce your high-priced advertising costs and increase enrollments.

Facilitator: Dr. Susan Schulz
Continuing Education Credit: 4 Hours
http://www.mapcstraining.org/MT101.php

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