Global Leaders of Boston
Certification Pathways

The Pipeline Is the Point.

GLoB isn't a one-year program. It's a 7-year journey from 6th grade to certified graduate, and a 10-year commitment to putting Boston students into the tech workforce.

15
Students per cohort
5
Schools at full scale
600
Graduates by 2035
3
Certification tracks
The Model

How the Cohort Model Works

GLoB launches with one school and one cohort of 15 students. Each year a new school joins with its own cohort of 15. By Year 5, five schools are running, 75 new students entering the pipeline every year.

15Students per cohort
1Cohorts per school
1New school added each year
5Schools at full scale
75New students per year at scale

The Math

Per school
1 cohort × 15 students
15 students
At full scale (5 schools)
5 schools × 15 students
75 students/year
Over 5 years
15 + 30 + 45 + 60 + 75
225 enrolled
Enrollment Projection

5-Year Enrollment Pipeline

One school launches in 2027. A new school joins every year after that. Each school runs one cohort of 15 students. By Year 5, all five schools are active, 75 new students entering each year.

New students enrolled per year

Year 1
2027
Schools
1
New students
15
Cumulative enrolled
15
Launch
Year 2
2028
Schools
2
New students
30
Cumulative enrolled
45
Expand
Year 3
2029
Schools
3
New students
45
Cumulative enrolled
90
Grow
Year 4
2030
Schools
4
New students
60
Cumulative enrolled
150
Scale
Year 5
2031
Schools
5
New students
75
Cumulative enrolled
225
Full Scale
225
students enrolled over 5 years
Workforce Impact

10-Year Workforce Pipeline

Students who enter in 9th grade graduate in 4 years. The first certified graduates from Madison Park enter the workforce in 2031. As more schools come online and cohorts mature, the number of certified graduates compounds year over year.

Cumulative certified graduates in workforce

Years 1–4
2027–2030
Graduates this year
—
In workforce
—
In Program

Students building toward certification

Year 5
2031
Graduates this year
+15
In workforce
15
First Grads

First Madison Park cohort graduates

Year 6
2032
Graduates this year
+45
In workforce
60
Growing

Two cohorts certified, cumulative 60

Year 7
2033
Graduates this year
+90
In workforce
150
Scaling

Three cohorts certified, cumulative 150

Year 8
2034
Graduates this year
+150
In workforce
300
Scaling

Four cohorts certified, cumulative 300

Year 9
2035
Graduates this year
+225
In workforce
525
Full Scale

All five cohorts certified, 525+ in workforce

By 2035
525+
certified graduates in Boston's tech workforce by 2035

Every one of them started as a 6th grader in a Boston Public School. Every one of them earned their certification inside the classroom.

Track Explorer

Three Certification Tracks

Each track leads to industry-recognized credentials employers hire for, earned inside the school day, at no cost to students or families.

Students learn how networks are designed, built, and secured, from home routers to enterprise data centers. The Cisco NetAcad curriculum is used by colleges and companies worldwide.

Grade-by-Grade Progression

1
Gr. 6–7Networking Basics

How data moves across networks. Protocols, IP addressing, and the fundamentals of connectivity.

2
Gr. 8–9Switching & Routing

Configure routers and switches. Build and troubleshoot real networks in the lab.

3
Gr. 10–11Enterprise Networking

Security, automation, and enterprise-scale design. Prep for Cisco CCNA exam.

4
Gr. 12CCNA Certification

Sit the Cisco CCNA exam. Graduate with a credential recognized by employers worldwide.

Certifications & Career Outcomes

Cisco CCNA, industry gold standard for networking roles
CompTIA Network+, vendor-neutral networking certification
Network Administrator ($55K–$80K entry level)
Systems Engineer ($75K–$95K with 2–3 years experience)
Eligible for college credit at partner institutions

Ready to join the pipeline?

Whether you're a student, a family, a school, or a partner, there's a place for you in GLoB.

Become a Partner For Schools