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Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School last week graduated 90 students from its career technical initiative training and job placement program and will launch another round next summer after being awarded a new state grant of up to $826,300.
Whittier Tech joined Greater Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical School and Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School and 21 others across the state in sharing $15.5 million in grants to train 1,636 individuals for careers in high-demand occupations within the skilled trades, construction and manufacturing sectors.
“I couldn’t be prouder of what this cohort accomplished in just seven weeks,” said Whittier Tech Superintendent Maureen Lynch. “They didn’t just learn a trade, they built confidence, earned real credentials, and proved to themselves and their families that a new career path was within reach. Knowing we get to do this again next year with Round 11 makes this moment even sweeter. This program changes lives, and Whittier Tech is honored to keep that work going.”
Next year’s grant will provide training to 100 participants for advanced manufacturing, auto body/collision repair, welding, electrical, plumbing, culinary arts, carpentry and construction craft laborer. According to the state, students will work with such local employers as CBI Terex, Boston Centerless, Fairview Machine, Smith Motors, Bradford Towing, Midnight Fleet Service, NAMC, Magellan, Sanford Electrical Contractor, Johnson Controls, Piquette & Howard Electric Service, Donahue & Son Electrical, Palmer Gas & Oil, Burke & Sons Plumbing & Heating, Maffei Services, BLB Design/Build, M.L. Mazzotta Building & Excavation, W.C. Pepe Career Training, Whitsons Culinary Group, A Sweet Affair and Carolyn’s Farm Kitchen.
Greater Lawrence Technical School, Andover, was awarded $824,000. It plans to provide training to 88 participants for advanced manufacturing, HVAC, automotive technology, electrical, plumbing and welding. They will partner with Magellan Aerospace, M E Engineering Company, Straumann Manufacturing, Tecnau/Sitma U.S.A., Leo and Sons Auto Repair, McGovern Automotive Group, Subaru of New England, Breen & Sullivan Mechanical Services, Medford Wellington Service, Top Notch Contracting, Monahan Technologies, Joel Fabrications and Salem Metal.
Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School in Hathorne was awarded $1.3 million to train 128 students.
According to the state, the training program partners with schools to provide adult learners, especially unemployed and underemployed individuals from underserved populations and underrepresented groups, with career training and technical skills to meet the needs of Massachusetts employers.