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Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS)

Massachusetts DDS administers services and workforce initiatives supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Atlas tracks training, credentialing and workforce-development opportunities that expand the direct-care and nursing pipeline serving DDS populations.

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Latest verification: August 30, 2026
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GeographyMassachusetts

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Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS)

Massachusetts DDS LPN Certificate Program 2026 — Direct Support Workforce Pathway

Massachusetts DDS is accepting eligible direct-support employees into a 30-slot statewide LPN certificate pathway on a rolling basis, with DDS paying tuition and fees going forward for accepted participants in approved programs.

FundingDDS pays eligible tuition and fees going forward for accepted participants in approved LPN certificate programs. The state does not publish a single per-participant cash award; 30 program slots are available statewide.
DeadlineRolling until available slots are filled. DDS says regional selection committees began reviewing applications March 9, 2026 and make decisions as applications arrive. The current page does not state that the program has closed.
Required next actionConfirm you are an eligible DDS employee in good standing, verify the required service history, apply to and gain acceptance from an approved participating LPN certificate program, then submit the DDS program application with the required acceptance verification. Because only 30 slots are available statewide, confirm remaining capacity with DDS before relying on funding.
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