Located six miles outside of Berkshire, the Mildred Elley School is a small vocational institute where students learn skills and earn certification in a variety of technical fields. Mildred Elley School offers academic programs in
business management, cosmetology and criminal Justice and security. The school also has training programs for massage therapy, medical assisting and paralegal studies. Courses are taught through a combination of book work and lecture, as well as hands-on training and internships. Most programs can be completed in as little as one year.
Mildred Elley School
505 East St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
413-442-0333
mildred-elley.edu
Berkshire Community College is a large technical and academic institution that offers specialized training and certification in a number of vocational fields such as culinary arts, massage therapy and medical assisting. Berkshire has extensive facilities and equipment for each of these fields, such as a large professional kitchen for culinary students. Many academic courses. While the college does not offer job placement, it does have a number of transition services in place for students about to enter the workforce.
Berkshire Community College
1350 West St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
413-499-4660
berkshirecc.edu
The McCann Vocational Technical High School is a specialized high school that gives students two complete educations: a traditional academic education and specialized training in technical field. McCann has first rate facilities and programs in fields such as automotive design and repair, carpentry and computer-assisted design. Other programs include culinary arts, information technology and machine technology. Students typically choose their vocational focuses at the end of their first year of school, then take introductory courses in that field during their second and third years. The final year is spent in part at a local internship in that field and developing interviewing, resume and college application skills in their desired field. Students from across Berkshire area are eligible to apply for enrollment, though space is limited.
McCann Vocational Technical High School
70 Hodges Crossroads
North Adams, MA 01247
413-663-5383
mccanntech.org