MA S945

Creates the Massachusetts Community College Career Pathways Trust Fund to provide state work-study employment opportunities for low-income students enrolled in certificate or two-year degree programs at community colleges, with preference given to recipients of transitional aid to families with dependent children (TAFDC)

Requires each community college to have at least one on-campus education opportunity coordinator to assist low-income students with career planning, program selection, financial aid access, and support services like childcare and transportation

Limits work-study compensation from the fund to a maximum of 80% of student wages for off-campus placements, with employers covering benefits and their share of compensation; federal work-study cannot be used for the employer's share

Caps compensated work hours at an average of 15 hours per week during enrollment or 40 hours per week during vacation periods

Earnings from the trust fund will not count against a recipient's income, assets, or eligibility for cash assistance benefits, and the program requires annual reporting on enrollment, student success rates, and employment outcomes at 6 months and 1 year post-completion