Education Department launches MyCAP digital platform for high school career planning

The Greater Lowell Technical High School Committee meeting on June 12, 2025, focused on the introduction of a new digital platform called MyCAP, aimed at enhancing students' career and college readiness. This initiative is part of a major statewide effort to provide students in grades 9 through 12 with tools to track their career options, goals, resumes, job opportunities, and references.

The MyCAP program will be primarily driven by the school counseling department, which has already begun professional development to prepare for its implementation. Counselors will work directly with students to help them navigate this digital platform, ensuring they are well-informed about their future educational and career paths.

During the meeting, there was a discussion about parental access to the MyCAP platform. While it was unclear whether parents would have full or limited access, it was acknowledged that many parents might be interested in monitoring their children's progress beyond traditional report cards. Currently, parents have limited access to other platforms like Aspen and Google Classroom, and the committee plans to investigate the specifics of parental access to MyCAP.

The meeting also highlighted the high engagement rates with existing platforms, noting that over 80% of students actively use the X2 system, indicating a strong foundation for the successful adoption of MyCAP.

Overall, the introduction of MyCAP represents a significant step towards integrating technology into career and college planning for students, with the potential to enhance their readiness for post-secondary opportunities. The committee will continue to explore the details of the program and its accessibility for parents in future meetings.