KeyBank Foundation Invests $300,000 in Mass Insight's AP Pathways Program
Key Highlights
- ➤KeyBank Foundation awards Mass Insight a $300,000 grant for AP Pathways expansion
- ➤AP Pathways launches in Hampden County with schools and workforce partners
- ➤Program links AP coursework, college credits, career exploration and employability skills
Expert Statements
Matt Hummel, Connecticut/Massachusetts Market President for KeyBank
“At KeyBank, we believe expanding educational opportunities helps students reach their full potential and strengthens the communities we serve.”
Matt Hummel, Connecticut/Massachusetts Market President for KeyBank
“The AP Pathways program provides students with access to rigorous coursework and the academic support needed to pursue their college and career goals.”
Matt Hummel, Connecticut/Massachusetts Market President for KeyBank
“We're proud to support Mass Insight in this effort to help more students succeed and open doors to a brighter future.”
Andrea Wolfe, President and CEO of Mass Insight
“As we look to our next chapter, AP Pathways represents an exciting evolution of our AP work and our growing focus on helping students leave high school ready to navigate both college and career.”
Andrea Wolfe, President and CEO of Mass Insight
“We are so grateful that through KeyBank Foundation's continued support, we can build and test an innovative new model that connects students' interests and aspirations with postsecondary opportunities.”
Michelle Mercado, Chief Program Officer at Mass Insight
“We want every student to see a clear connection between what they are learning today and the opportunities available to them tomorrow.”
Michelle Mercado, Chief Program Officer at Mass Insight
“Through career-connected AP pathways, we're helping schools support more students to succeed in challenging AP courses while building the durable skills and career knowledge they need to thrive beyond high school.”
BOSTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / November 3, 2026 / As the demands of higher education and the workforce continue to evolve, students need more than academic preparation alone. They also need clear pathways that connect classroom learning to future opportunities. To help bridge that gap, KeyBank Foundation has awarded Mass Insight Education & Research a $300,000 grant to support the development and expansion of its new AP Pathways Program.
The investment reflects KeyBank Foundation's commitment to advancing educational opportunity and workforce readiness while helping students gain the skills, experiences and confidence needed to succeed after high school.
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