The Harborside is charged with meeting the educational, social, cultural, and recreational needs of its service population including all ages and ethnic groups. The East Boston Harborside Education Program’s Mission is to provide quality educational programming for the East Boston Community. The Education Program offers courses that will help residents improve their quality of life by empowering them with the tools to succeed in their jobs, furthering their education, and contributing to their communities through civic participation. The Education Program is made possible through the generosity of the following funders: MA Department of Elementary & Secondary Education, EDIC, English for New Bostonians, and East Boston Foundation.