UTEC's mission and promise is to ignite and nurture the ambition of our most disengaged young people to trade violence and poverty for social and economic success. Founded in 1999 by youth in Lowell, UTEC now serves impact young adults living in Lowell, Lawrence, and Haverhill, MA. UTEC’s nationally recognized model begins with intensive street outreach and gang peacemaking, reaching out to our most disconnected young adults to meet them “where they are.” Each young person in our target population (ages 17-25, with a history of serious criminal and/or gang involvement) receives up to three years of intensive case management. UTEC provides paid work experience through our social enterprises within a transitional employment framework. We provide alternative education through tutoring, HiSET/GED preparation, and dual-enrollment opportunities to earn community college credits. Social justice and civic engagement are embedded in all programming, with special emphasis in our organizing and policymaking work, locally and statewide. UTEC’s three primary outcomes are: reduced criminal involvement, increased employability, and increased educational attainment. Driven by evidence-based data, the recidivism rate of UTEC-enrolled young adults averages less than 20%, compared with a statewide average above 50%.
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35 Warren Street
Lowell, MA 01852, US
41 Warren Street
Lowell, MA 01852, US
Event sponsors wanted! UTEC's 25th Anniversary Gala is on November 20th. With multiple sponsorship levels, including opportunities for small businesses, there's one that's right for your organization! 🎉 UPDATE: We are grateful to announce our Presenting Sponsor, Eastern Bank! 🙏 Click for more sponsorship info: https://lnkd.in/eXTNNwiD #utec25 #25thanniversary #gala #sponsorship #sponsor
Which pair is your favorite?? All were designed with MADD LOVE by the young adults in our transformational beginnings program! #newkicks #art #expressyourself #nike
Congrats to today’s Transformational Beginnings graduates! Now that they’re done with our orientation program in Lawrence, they’re headed to our Lowell campus to start the next part of their journey toward positive change 🎓 #trb #maddlove #graduate #transformationalbeginnings #positivechange
Time for another UTEC board spotlight! Please help us thank board member Neil Maniar, PhD, MPH for his dedication to our mission 🙏 Dr. Maniar is a Professor of Practice and the Director of the Master of Public Health in Urban Health program in the Department of Health Sciences at Northeastern University. He specializes in developing large-scale, data-driven public health interventions to improve community health and advance health equity. His expertise is invaluable in program development and implementation for the young adults we serve. Thank you, Neil! #maddlove #utec25 #boardofdirectors #boardspotlight
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Thanks again to the Afro-American Community Collaborative (AACC) for organizing another successful #Juneteenth celebration this weekend. It's always fun to host here at UTEC - we're already looking forward to next year!
We raised the banner, now let's raise the age! Congratulations to our NBA Champion Boston Celtics for championship #18 and for supporting young adults. #raisetheage #nbachamps #secondchances #criminaljusticereform
David, one of UTEC’s Lowell Streetworkers, was recently interviewed by GIFFORDS. What is a UTEC Streetworker? David and his colleagues literally walk the streets in our community to engage with young adults and offer alternatives to violence. When a conflict breaks out, Streetworkers are there to mediate. When a young adult is in crisis, Streetworkers are there to support. If a young adult is incarcerated, Streetworkers are there to help their families with groceries and other essentials. It’s hard work and takes incredible passion and dedication. Thank you to David and our entire team of Streetworkers for the work they do to keep our community safe #peacemakers #streetworkernation #communityviolenceintervention #gunviolenceawareness
A peek inside one of our UTEC classrooms! Shoutout to Jeurys Santiago and Minds With Purpose LLC for inspiring and connecting with our young adults #classroom #education #financialliteracy
Founder of Minds With Purpose a supportive community dedicated to helping businesses & individuals grow. / Oprah Winfrey Scholarship Recipient / Father ❤️
🌟 Empowering our youth with financial literacy skills is key to unlocking brighter futures! 🌟 Excited to share snippets from the impactful workshop I led for the inspiring young adults at UTEC Did you know that nearly 63% of youth lack basic financial knowledge, especially in underrepresented communities? It's time to bridge this gap and equip our future leaders with the tools they need to navigate the financial landscape confidently. From budgeting basics to understanding credit, we delved into essential topics aimed at fostering financial independence and resilience. Witnessing their eagerness to learn and grow reaffirms the importance of investing in financial education initiatives. Together, let's empower our youth to make informed decisions and pave the way for a more prosperous tomorrow! 💼💡 #FinancialLiteracy #YouthEmpowerment #UTEC #FutureLeaders Complex NTWRK MassDevelopment Essex County Community Foundation MASSCreative Mass Cultural Council City of Boston City of Boston | Equity and Inclusion Cabinet Arnold Worldwide B-SIDE by Boston Globe Media REVOLT 🎥: Kermit Vargas
We wear orange to raise awareness of gun violence and in hopes of building a community free from violence. Thank you to everyone who came out for Haverhill's Wear Orange Day this weekend and to the City of Haverhill for recognizing the day. #stopshootingstartliving #violenceisnotnormal #peacemakers #MaddLove
UTEC is proud to support Emmaus Inc in Haverhill through our Madd Love Meals program. Emmaus does great work to help homeless individuals and families rebuild their lives. Give them a 'like' to follow along! #defeathomelessness #maddlovemeals #community