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Help wanted: Manufacturers network while encouraging students to train on machine tools
WESTFIELD — Precision machine shops in the Pioneer Valley have the equipment and — particularly thanks to the aerospace industry — customers willing to place orders. But they don’t have enough trained employees, especially with older workers entering retirement. If you purchase a product or register...
Superintendent Update - August 23, 2024
I hope you had a restful and enjoyable summer! The First Day of School is now just a few days away, and we can’t wait to welcome back our beautiful and capable students! Please see the below updates from Hartford Public Schools:. <NEW> Staff Preparing for Day 1. While...
Nonprofit helps Hartford students prepare for new school year
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Students in Hartford head back to school next week. Friday morning, they got to stock up on needed supplies, and much more, at the 4th annual Back to School Extravaganza. Hundreds lined up before the extravaganza even started. It’s proof that this event at Dunkin Park gets bigger every year. “More […]
UHart President Lawrence Ward, Class of 2028 celebrate new beginnings
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. — The University of Hartford campus is abuzz, as the new academic year has arrived. Many of those making their way to the university this weekend embarked on a new experience. Among them is first-year UHart President Lawrence Ward, who celebrated the beginning of his first school year on campus by welcoming members of the Class of 2028.
Baystate Medical Center hosts annual back-to-school drive for Western Mass students
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Baystate Medical Center hosted their annual back-to-school drive in Springfield Friday to support children in Western Mass ahead of their first day. More 3000 students across eight schools in Springfield will receive several classroom supplies including pencils, notebooks, markers and calculators. The items, which were requested...
‘Stuff the Bus’ donated to Pioneer Valley school districts
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - During this summer, United Way of Pioneer Valley and its partners, including Western Mass News, collected thousands of school supplies for the twentieth annual‘ Stuff the Bus’ campaign. On Thursday, the bus got stuffed and the backpacks full of supplies were delivered to multiple Pioneer Valley school districts.
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