Educational Opportunities

The Providers' Council has partnered with Clark University, Simmons College and Suffolk University to improve access to graduate level education programs for employees of human service providers.

The Providers' Council offers the Certificate In Nonprofit Human Service Management , with the option of adding Advanced Studies in Administration and Finance. These program are taught by faculty of our partners Suffolk University and with Clark University. This year-long, graduate-level program to aimed at nonprofit staff interested in advancing in their careers.

Providers' Council Members are eligible to apply for the Simmons School of Social Work/Providers' Council Dean's Leadership Award, valued at more than $55,000 to attend a three year program to earn a joint degree MSW and Urban Leadership Certificate. One scholarship is awarded a year.

The Providers' Council also offers state-contracted human service employees access to a Tuition Remission Program to pursue Bachelor's Degrees at state colleges and universities.