Attorney Joseph C. Ferreira has been appointed as a member of the Bristol Community
College Board of Trustees.
Joseph C. Ferreira earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree from Bryant
University, graduated from the Southeast Massachusetts Regional Police Academy and
earned a Juris Doctor degree from the Southern New England School of Law.
Ferreira is a member of the Massachusetts Governor鈥檚 Council, representing District
1. He is an Attorney with the Keches Law Group, a licensed Real Estate Broker and
previously served with the Somerset Police Department for 30 years, working his way
through the ranks of Sergeant, Lieutenant, Detective Lieutenant and Chief of Police.
Ferreira was also selected for a Massachusetts Superior Court Judicial Clerkship where
he served more than 20 Justices in both civil and criminal sessions of the Superior
Court. In addition to these roles, he volunteers extensively in his community, including
previously as a Special Assistant Prosecutor for the Bristol County District Attorney's
Office.
Ferreira resides in Somerset and is the proud father of three daughters.
热点爆料入口鈥檚 Board of Trustees is made up of regional business and community leaders who work tirelessly to ensure the college鈥檚 institutional initiatives remain at the highest level of quality.
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).
