MIT’s MicroMasters Program Recognized by Pioneer Institute’s Better Government Competition

MIT was one of four special recognition awardees at the Pioneer Institute’s Better Government Competition Awards Gala on September 24th. The competition received over 80 entries this year from think tanks, universities, job training programs, nonprofits, and state government agencies across the nation. The Keynote Speaker at the gala was John Sexton, President Emeritus of New York University. Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker delivered remarks at the event. 

“Our country is at a crisis point where, on one side, the models for providing and financing higher education and workforce training are changing fast and, on the other, we have an old system that has saddled the young with debt that is a drag on their ability to pursue their dreams and fully participate in the economy,” said Pioneer Executive Director Jim Stergios. “The ideas Pioneer is honoring aim to allow Massachusetts to reimagine how we provide access to affordable higher education and training.” 

MIT’s MicroMasters credential allows learners from around the globe to complete a series of MITx courses delivered on edX, followed by a capstone or proctored exam. Participants who complete the MicroMasters program are eligible to apply it toward a master’s at MIT or a number of pathway institutions.