The Martha s Vineyard Times
Students STEP up
Schools, M.V. Community Services create a comprehensive support network to aid students in taking steps toward their dream job.
MVRHS student Justin Corl arrives for work at Brickman s in Vineyard Haven. Jeremy Driesen
Hallie Britt is an educational support professional at the high school. She accompanied Justin Corl to Brickman s. Jeremy Driesen
Jen Woods is a special education teacher for the Voyager program and a transition specialist. She accompanied Justin to Brickman s. Jeremy Driesen
Justin Corl gets started in the storeroom, where he will re-tag shoes that are going on sale. To do this, he has to match codes he s been given to the codes on the boxes. Jeremy Driesen
Vocational rehabilitation expert Marlene Mata approved by U.S. Department of Education
Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf has announced the appointment of Marlene Mata as a new member of the college’s National Advisory Group.
Members of the NTID National Advisory Group, whose appointments are approved by the U.S. Department of Education, advise the NTID president in developing and carrying out policies governing the operation and direction of the college. The group comprises professionals concerned with the education of deaf and hard-of-hearing students, professionals concerned with postsecondary education, and individuals familiar with the need for the services provided by NTID.
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HOLYOKE Not long ago, Aidan Burke was working in a local supermarket, making pizza for minimum wage. It was not a job he believed held much promise for him. But life has changed a lot since then for the 29-year-old.
In February, Burke started a free, intensive cybersecurity training program for people with disabilities offered by Holyoke Community College (HCC) and the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC). Ten months later, he is now poised to begin a career as a cybersecurity analyst.
“I liked working at Big Y, and I could pay my bills, but there was nothing I could really do with that,” he said. “Now I’m looking at positions that have salaries and benefits. That’s a big change for me. It’s fantastic. This class has just opened so many doors. It’s life-altering, or at least has the potential to be.”
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