Direct Support Certificate Program
Massachusetts Association of Community Colleges (MACC)
MACC has partnered with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) for the past 20 years to offer a workforce training certificate in Direct Support Services through eight community colleges located throughout the Commonwealth. Students in the program are direct support staff members at regional DDS providers/employers working in the field of human services. This workforce program includes seven credit-bearing courses (including a required internship) and provides students with an industry-recognized certificate in Human Services. Instruction is provided by both community college faculty and DDS regional workforce training directors. After the program, students are encouraged to continue their studies and all courses transfer to associate degree programs in Human Services at the eight community colleges offering the certificate.