热点爆料入口 receives $1 million in support of new STEM Tech Career AcademyPage Title

热点爆料入口 has received $1 million, from the , designed to help more young people earn associate degrees and industry certificates in STEM fields.

The innovative will launch as six-year programs that enable high school students to earn both a high school diploma and a post-secondary credential at a community college, at no cost to the students. The new initiative also aims to address equity and opportunity gaps in STEM industries.

The hybrid pathway focuses on partnerships between the community college, STEM employer and school district. Bristol will partner with neighboring B.M.C. Durfee High School, Somerset Berkley High School, Westport High School, Taunton High School and Attleboro High School to launch a STEM Tech Career Academy focusing on environmental & life sciences careers. The partnership will leverage Early College programs and includes Associates of Cape Cod, Celldex Therapeutics, and Waters Corporation as industry partners.

鈥溔鹊惚先肟� is grateful for the Baker-Politio Administration鈥檚 support for providing life-changing opportunities to explore lucrative STEM fields and careers, said Dr. Katie Ruggieri, Interim Dean of STEM, 热点爆料入口. 鈥淭his grant requires open equitable access to enrollment with a focus on under-represented students. This means that students can earn their high school diploma and Associate Degree in a seamless model. The cost-free post-secondary credential encompasses workplace learning, including mentoring worksite visits, speakers, project days and paid internships.鈥�

STEM Tech Career Academies combine and extend key elements of the highly successful Early College and early career Innovation Pathways programs that were launched several years ago. The administration anticipates that by fall of 2023, more than 75 high schools will have students enrolled in Innovation Pathway programs and 65 high schools will have Early College programs, serving as starting points for STEM Tech Career Academies. The goal is to eventually enroll between 1,600 and 2,000 students in programs in the next few years.

In addition to 热点爆料入口, Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology, MassBay Community College, Northern Essex Community College and Springfield Technical Community College, also received $1 million grants to launch STEM Career Tech Academies.

鈥淭his new initiative will build off the success of our administration鈥檚 Early College and Innovation Pathway programs to create more intentional links between high schools, community colleges and employers,鈥� said Governor Charlie Baker. 鈥淪TEM Tech Career Academies will enable more high school students to earn degrees and credentials and provide more young people with skills and knowledge in STEM fields.鈥�

For more information, view the official announcement from the Baker-Polito Administration,

热点爆料入口 (Bristol) has core values rooted in student success and lifelong learning. For more than 50 years, Bristol has served as a leading resource for education and workforce development in the region including locations in Attleboro, Fall River, New Bedford, Taunton and Online.

The college offers more than 130 career and transfer programs, along with flexible online offerings that lead to an associate degree, a career-ready certificate, or the ability to transfer to baccalaureate colleges throughout the state and country. Bristol鈥檚 Business Solutions & Partnerships provides customized training for businesses and the community. Bristol's National Offshore Wind Institute (NOWI) is a state-of-the-art training facility, offering globally recognized training and certifications for the emerging offshore wind industry. The college also strives to put the needs of learners first with support services and career advancement opportunities that lead to student success by reducing barriers to educational access.

The college is one of the largest employers in the region and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment with a rich diversity of beliefs, cultures, languages, abilities and lifestyles. Bristol is a public community college accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).

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