We’re excited to announce that the Innovation Pathways application cycle will open on December 1st, 2025, and run through January 31st, 2026. The program is open to rising freshmen and current 9th graders, giving students the chance to explore one of our three pathways: Advanced Engineering and Manufacturing, Business and Finance, or our newest addition, Information Technology. The application for the 2026/2027 school year will be available on our Innovation Pathways homepage.
The Innovation Pathways Program gives high school students the chance to explore courses and career experiences connected to in-demand industries in Massachusetts. Over four years, students choose four related courses and complete either an internship or a capstone project during their senior year, all while accessing guest speaker events and related field trips. To see more of what current students are doing, check out our October 2025 Newsletter.
If you’re not sure whether the program is the right fit, join us for one of our Information Sessions. These sessions will offer families time to learn more about how the program works, including its pathways, opportunities, and benefits for students, and provide a chance to ask questions. Session links are available on the Innovation Pathways website.
We’ll be hosting virtual Information Sessions for families on:
Tuesday, November 25th, 5-6pm
Wednesday, December 10th, 5-6pm
Tuesday, January 6th, 5-6pm
If you can't make one of the virtual sessions, you can reach out anytime to our Innovation Pathways Coordinator at bhannigan@nrsd.net.