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Premier Technology Education in Rhode Island
Bernews (Bermuda News) announces six Bermudians have been presented a scholarship by the Minister of Home Affairs, Michael Fahy, to attend Rhode Island’s New England Tech.
These students will be enrolled in the Automotive Collision Repair Technology program. Click here to read more.
New England Tech Awards ScholarshipsMany students at NEIT received an early holiday gift this year when they were awarded scholarships on December 7, 2012. Scholarships ranging from $500 to $2000 were awarded to students in recognition of their academic achievements.
These scholarships were provided by the NEIT Alumni Association as well as in memory of a friend, staff member, or faculty member. Various trade organizations also generously supported our students in their educational pursuits.
NEIT Alumni Scholarship
Bridgestone/Firestone Memorial Scholarship
Gerard R. Pincince Memorial Scholarship
Regan Heating and Air Conditioning Scholarship
Refrigeration Service Engineers Society
RI Assn. of Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Contractors
RI Automotive Dealers Scholarship
Curt Schilling Scholarship
William R. Talladay Memorial Scholarship
Textron Diversity Scholarship
WW Grainger, Inc. HVAC Scholarship
Francis L. McGovern III Scholarship
Mike Noble Memorial Scholarship
Richard Wertz Memorial Scholarship
Cyclo Industries, Inc. Scholarship (plus all-expense paid trip to 2013 Daytona 500 or Indianapolis 500)
Cyclo Industries, Inc. Scholarship
Dr. Robert Shapiro Memorial Scholarship
Dr. Marcia R. Gilman Nursing Scholarship
Dr. William H. Rizzini Interior Design Scholarship
Compass Group Scholarship
President Richard I. Gouse Scholarship
Mustang Club of New England
Matthew J. Fandetti Memorial Scholarship
Rossi Electric Scholarship
RI Marine Trade Scholarship
Dr. E. Foster Wiggins Memorial Scholarship
Geoffrey Thorp Memorial Scholarship
Associate Professor Frank Sisto Memorial Scholarship
New England Tech students enrolled in a skilled trade program may qualify for the mikeroweWORKS Scholarship! (Yes, that Mike Rowe from Dirty Jobs fame)
The students are:
Minister of Public Works Trevor Moniz recently greeted the students at the L.F. International Airport before they departed for the New England Institute of Technology.
“It gives me great pleasure to officially launch a new technical education initiative that is aimed at promoting a sustainable workforce. Our Senior Management team has worked tirelessly to assess the current employee complement within the Ministry of Public Works Operations and Engineering,” Minister Moniz said.
He continued: “The demand for certified professionals today is unprecedented. It is the intent of the National Training Board and the Department of Public Works through this partnership, to continue to emphasize the importance of qualifications and certifications as a way to demonstrate knowledge, skills and competency.
“It is also a way to allow for the continuance of operations for generations with individuals who are professional, proficient and committed in a vocational occupation.”
“We are grateful for the relationship that we have with the New England Institute of Technology through the NTB to allow a consistent approach in the development of local talent. Thank you for assisting us in building a stronger and more sustainable Bermuda,” the Minister concluded.proficient and committed in a vocational occupation.”
A statement issued by the PLP said they were “pleased to note that the OBA government has continued with this initiative started under our government.
“We are confident that these young gentlemen will benefit greatly from the opportunity to train at the New England Institute of Technology,” the PLP said.
“This programme, in collaboration with the National Training Board, offers students access to opportunities to gain technical education certifications and return to Bermuda qualified and able to enter the workforce.”
Shadow Minister of Public Works Derrick Burgess said: “I am very pleased that these young gentlemen have headed off to further their education and develop skillsets that will enable them to return to Bermuda, qualified and ready to get to work. We are proud that this relationship was started under a PLP Government and we note the fact that the OBA Government has endorsed the value of this program by continuing it.”
“The PLP congratulates these gentlemen on taking this next step in their education, and wishes them well in their studies and career development,” Mr Burgess concluded.
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