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Articles in category: Education

1. Business View: Teachers and students can fill the STEM pipeline | masslive.com Explore masslive.com (13 hours, 45 min ago) Education We should foster interest in STEM as early as possible and introduce teachers to engaging programs using these skills throughout the education continuum. Engaging teachers in innovative ways is key to the Commonwealth’s STEM “@Scale Initiative,” which identifies programs proven to advance the state’s STEM Plan. (Read Full Article)

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2. Springfield Renaissance School celebrates 100 percent college acceptance rate for seniors for 4th year in a row Explore masslive.com (May 20 2013) Education The Springfield Renaissance School has done it again.  For fourth consecutive year, 100 percent of seniors at the Carew Street magnet school have been accepted into college – an unusual distinction for a public school.  The accomplishment was sweeter because all 97 graduating seniors were sixth graders when the grade 6-12 school opened in 2006, making them the first all-Renaissance class to graduate. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Holyoke Community College   Smith College

3. Work at GCC on eco-friendly landscapes Explore WWLP 22 News Springfield (May 16 2013) Education Each group of GCC students was assigned to a particular organization, business, or home in Greenfield to try and improve their site plans using permaculture in a cost-effective way. The students received their official permaculture certificate Thursday, after meeting 78 hours throughout the semester.  Ms. Dresdale, their teacher, said that many of those hours were spent outside during 15 weeks of intense work.  Julia Moore of Amherst was assigned to a residential home, and she said it wasn't just about drawing it all out on paper. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Greenfield Community College   Amherst   Greenfield

4. Job market improves for Class of 2013, colleges and universities say hiring interest is up | masslive.com Explore masslive.com (May 13 2013) Education Marisa Harris, a 22-year-old graduating senior at Western New England University, never figured her future would start in a saw-blade factory.  But Harris’ first out-of-college job is at Lenox American Saw in East Longmeadow, now part of hardware conglomerate Newell Rubbermaid, where she signed on just last week as an assistant brand manager for Newell Rubbermaid’s hilmor line of tools for heating, ventilation and air-conditioning contractors. (Read Full Article)

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5. Eastec manufacturing show returns to the Big E in West Springfield | masslive.com Explore masslive.com (May 13 2013) Aerospace/Defense , Education , Manufacturing Eastec, which features truck-sized industrial equipment that can cost up to $1 million and churn out precision parts to tolerances many times smaller than a human hair, is expected to draw more than 500 exhibitors and visitors representing nearly 700 companies from across the country, said Kimberly L. Farrugia, senior event manager for the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. Farrugia said it’s a 15 percent increase overall increase in registrations from 2011, the last time Eastec was in West Springfield. She anticipated overall attendance of about 11,000 over three days, May 14, 15 and 16. (Read Full Article)

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6. Funding a College Education | BusinessWest Explore BusinessWest (May 10 2013) Education A Crash Course in the Options Available to Parents and Students By any measure, college is expensive and continues to rise rapidly in cost. How to pay for college is one of the biggest financial concerns for today’s parents, no matter what their income level.  The parents’ concern is enhanced by the uncertainty of college costs and financial aid, the complexity of the application process, and the desire to provide the best education for their children. With a long-term plan that carefully balances savings, borrowing, and college selection, parents can help their children reach their dreams without bankrupting their ... (Read Full Article)

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7. UMass to graduate record class of 5,500 Friday at McGuirk Stadium | masslive.com Explore masslive.com (May 10 2013) Education A record graduating class of 5,500 will receive degrees Friday evening at the undergraduate commencement at the University of Massachusetts.  Kenneth I. Chenault, chairman and CEO of American Express, will give the keynote address at the undergraduate commencement. (Read Full Article)

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8. UMass research team chosen to conduct $3.64 million research project on casino gambling Explore masslive.com (May 9 2013) Education A University of Massachusetts-Amherst School of Public Health and Health Sciences research team has been chosen by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to conduct a multi-year $3.64 million research project - believed to be the first of its kind - to study the economic and social impacts of introducing casino gambling to Massachusetts, as well as problem gambling. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Mohegan Sun   West Springfield

9. UMass Chancellor Kumble Subbaswamy to speak at Amherst Town Meeting about funding consultant to look at community-campus issues Explore masslive.com (May 8 2013) Education "UMass Amherst is an engaged and committed member of the Amherst community," Subbaswamy said in a statement when he made the proposal last month. "Throughout the course of our 150 years of shared history, the university and Amherst have grown and flourished together. With success, new challenges inevitably arise. This proposal will help us engage in creative discussions about how to strengthen our partnership and address issues that concern all our us." (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Amherst   Kumble Subbaswamy

10. Gateway to College at Springfield Technical Community College gives 2nd chance for high school diploma Explore masslive.com (May 8 2013) Education Jones is director of the Gateway to College program on the Springfield Technical Community College campus. The program will open its doors to its first academic class this fall. Jones is passionate about education, learning and giving students the skills they need in order to succeed in life. For students struggling with their education, the Gateway to College program is the perfect opportunity for them to finish what they started and successfully move towards their college and career goals, according to Jones. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   University of Connecticut   Springfield Technical Community College   Springfield

11. MassMutual, Just The Beginning Foundation offer Springfield Summer Legal Institute for teens Explore masslive.com (May 8 2013) Education , Financial Services Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. and Just The Beginning Foundation are teaming up to offer a new free summer program called the Springfield Summer Legal Institute for city high school students July 8 through 12. The program aims to provide students with a week full of hands-on experience exploring the legal system and what it takes to become a top-notch lawyer. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   MassMutual   Western New England University   Springfield

12. Springfield Technical Community College art students' works featured in Carberry Gallery show Explore masslive.com (May 1 2013) Education The Amy H. Carberry Fine Arts Gallery, located on the Springfield Technical Community College campus, will showcase the artwork of students during the annual exhibition which runs through May 4. The exhibition will feature paintings, drawings, prints, photographs, and a special three-dimensional installation, all created by students throughout the semester. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Springfield Technical Community College   Springfield

13. UMass Amherst launches 'UMass Rising,' a $300 million fund-raising campaign Explore masslive.com (Apr 28 2013) Education More than $183 million - over 60 percent of the goal - has already been raised. That includes $13 million for athletics facilities. The campaign, in its "quiet phase," officially started Jan. 1, 2010, and will conclude June 30, 2016. (Read Full Article)

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14. UMass Amherst's 30th chancellor, Kumble Subbaswamy, inaugurated; said it's "an honor beyond words" Explore masslive.com (Apr 27 2013) Education “When we interviewed Subbaswamy we knew we had found the right person. He displayed a genuine warmth and concern for others that makes it easier for any person to fulfill their bright ambitions. I am proud to say that everything we have seen since Swamy arrived reinforces our original instinct that he was the right choice at the right time to move our flagship forward. His commitment to western Massachusetts is a testimony to his understanding of the university’s importance to ensuring opportunity and a brighter future for thousands of young people while also generating jobs in economic prospects ... (Read Full Article)

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15. Governor Deval Patrick & AMP it UP! Explore From the EDC (Apr 26 2013) Education , Manufacturing Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School in Palmer, MA is offering a popular high tech training program for students interested in a career in manufacturing. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Palmer

16. UMass celebrates opening of new Agricultural Learning Center Explore masslive.com (Apr 25 2013) Education With descendants of the families who once farmed the land in attendance, University of Massachusetts officials celebrated the creation of the new agricultural learning center with a ceremonial groundbreaking Thursday afternoon at the 40-acre site. (Read Full Article)

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17. Workforce Training Fund Streamlines Grant Process Explore AIM Business Insider (Apr 25 2013) Education , Manufacturing The Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund Program (WTFP) today announced four policy changes that will streamline the grant process and make thousands of additional employers eligible for the Express Grant program. WTFP officials said the fund’s advisory board voted recently to cut in half the two-year waiting period for companies that receive a grant and wish to apply for a subsequent award. The board also made companies with between 50-100 employees eligible for Express Grants; eliminated the waiting period between General Program grants and Express Program grants; and increased the allowable grant period for Technical Assistance grants from six months ... (Read Full Article)

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18. Job Growth Projections Come With... Explore WWLP 22 News Springfield (Apr 23 2013) Education The State of Massachusetts has chosen 6 economic sectors where it sees the best potential to create jobs over the next ten years. Project Manager of the Workforce Development and Transformation Grant for Greenfield Community College, Andrew Baker said, “Those are in Healthcare, Information Technology, Renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, biotechnology and entrepreneurship.  Each region is pursuing the programs and the jobs that best fit its region and its college.”  (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Greenfield Community College   Greenfield

19. Jobs outlook better for 2013 grads Explore WWLP 22 News Springfield (Apr 23 2013) Education The surveyed employers are looking to fill positions in information technology, customer service, finance, and accounting, with starting salaries between $30-50,000 dollars per year. “Some of my friends are looking to get degrees in programs that I have no idea what they're going to do with it. I just really like working with computers. I chose it based on that and I happened to choose a field that is popular,” said Daniel Houle of Agawam. (Read Full Article)

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20. 'Enormous pent-up need' propels public school construction across Western Massachusetts Explore masslive.com (Apr 22 2013) Education It’s all part of a wave of school construction that includes $7 million in new science labs at Dean Technical High School in Holyoke and the $107 million high school now under construction in West Springfield that is expected to be completed in the spring of 2014. South Hadley plans to replace Plains Elementary School at a cost of $28 million. Chicopee has received state approval for a $30 million renovation of Chicopee Academy, according to the Massachusetts School Building Authority. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   West Springfield   Springfield   Chicopee

21. Massachusetts Gaming Commission hears about Casino Career Institute Explore masslive.com (Apr 18 2013) Education The commission, which met at Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School, heard that the initiative – spearheaded by Holyoke Community College with help from Springfield Technical Community College – has grown into a statewide effort. The colleges already had an agreement with the commission, the entity that will eventually choose an operator for a Western Massachusetts casino. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Holyoke Community College   Mohegan Sun   Springfield Technical Community College

22. Young electrician gains experience working with mentor at the Springfield Housing Authority Explore masslive.com (Apr 17 2013) Education Ronald Dulude is learning to be an electrician at the Springfield Housing Authority, one job at a time. Dulude, a senior at Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy, is fixing wiring and fusing, switching out bulbs and repairing outlets and circuit breakers, among other things, under the tutelage of authority electrician Joseph Ricker. (Read Full Article)

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23. UMass celebrates 150th anniversary starting Monday with Earth Day event Explore masslive.com (Apr 17 2013) Education While the University of Massachusetts will be celebrating the 150th anniversary of its founding as a land-grant institution with events all year, Founders Week festivities begin Monday with the marking of Earth Day and end with a cookout one week later. In between, Chancellor Kumble R. Subbaswamy will be formally inaugurated April 27. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Edward F. Blaguszewski   Amherst

24. Springfield YWCA and Rebuilding Together partnering for students to gain more work experience, community to offer more affordable housing | masslive.com Explore masslive.com (Apr 17 2013) Education “I really think it’s an excellent opportunity for these students, a program that really gives them some job training skills and education. They’ve had some difficulties in their lives, so I think it’s an excellent opportunity for them and a positive situation. We’re able to work with the students and also be able to work on these projects for low-income families,” said Colleen Loveless, executive director of Rebuilding Together. (Read Full Article)

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