New vaccination clinics have been announced for those eligible for the jab part of the state’s Phase 1 rollout for those 75-years old and older, health-care
VACCINE UPDATE: Through Thursday, the state had received 1.2 million vaccine doses and had administered about 713,000. Vaccinations continue for people age 75 and older as part of Phase Two.
It has always been important to upskill or re-skill, but the economic and job uncertainty of 2020 has further hammered that point home.
We have all experienced many changes this past year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some people have been laid off from their jobs, some are learning how to home-school their children, and some are experiencing a variety of other life changes.
For those who have experienced disruptions to their careers this year, deciding what to do next can be a challenge, especially when things are still so uncertain. Whether youâre looking for a new job in 2021, making a career change, or planning to grow in your current job, all professionals should make a plan for upskilling/re-skilling.
BY THE NUMBERS: Berkshire County saw two new COVID-19 deaths as of Thursday, for a new total of 224 deaths, with the confirmed case count up 15 to 4,584, the
MCLA Receives $20,000 from Berkshire Bank Foundation for Summer STEM Academy
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NORTH ADAMS The Berkshire Bank Foundation awarded Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) $20,000 to fund the Berkshire Bank STEM Academy, which accepts up to 20 incoming first-year students enrolled in a STEM major or who have expressed interest in STEM fields.
Designed to introduce incoming students to careers in STEM, the residential, five-day academy includes opportunities to network with STEM faculty, students, and staff in the interest of developing a deeper relationship with those involved in STEM careers in the Berkshires. The program’s ultimate goal is to encourage more students to secure jobs in the Berkshires and remain here after graduation.