Antonio and Antoinette Pieropan Scholarship Fund: Preference will be given, if there are eligible candidates, to students interested in vocational (or other non-traditional) degrees in the trades, technical fields or in getting a certificate from a professional training program that will assist them in advancing their work in the field of their choice. For residents of Stockbridge or West Stockbridge.
Clayton Chrisman Memorial Fund: Graduating senior at Mount Everett Regional High School for a two- or four-year college or vocational school, who has a demonstrated interest in environmental studies (mitigating the effects of climate change, wildlife protection, sustainable land care, growing healthy food, humane animal husbandry, or related topics).
Dr. H.H. Gadsby Scholarship Fund: Worthy and needy students or graduates of Drury High School to assist them in the attainment of higher and further education.
James E. "Jamie" Bugley Memorial Scholarship Fund: Graduating public high school (excluding charter and private school) seniors who are residents of Berkshire County for at least two years who will attend an accredited college, university, vocational-technical or professional institute in the United States to study music or the vocational arts (automotive/mechanical/electrical technology or any of the trades).
John & Elizabeth Laurent Family Scholarship Fund: For students who have received a GED or have graduated from Pittsfield High School and have been residents of Pittsfield for a minimum of three years prior to application. Preference will be given, if there are eligible candidates, to students interested in vocational (or other nontraditional) degrees in the trades, technical fields or in pursuing a certificate from a professional training program that will assist them in advancing their work in the field of their choice.
McLaughlin-Wilson Scholarship Fund: Graduating seniors who are residents of Monterey and are entering their first year of a two- or four-year college or university and prior McLaughlin-Wilson Scholarship recipients.
North Adams Vietnam Vets Chap 54 Scholarship Fund: Graduating high school seniors from Drury High School or McCann Technical School, who are residents of Berkshire County and planning to attend a certified vocational training program or accredited college or university.
Peter and Doris Skorput Scholarship Fund: West Stockbridge resident over seven years.
Peter W. Foote Memorial Scholarship Fund: Graduating high school seniors from Drury High School planning to attend a certified vocational training program or accredited college or university. The scholarship selection committee will select two annual recipients for a person who identifies as male and a person who identifies as female.
Sweet Brook Scholarship Fund: Residents of northern Berkshire County (Adams, Cheshire, Clarksburg, Florida, Hancock, Lanesborough, New Ashford, North Adams, Savoy, Williamstown) who are currently working in a health care field and plan to further their health care education and qualifications. If, in a given year, no such eligible candidate applies, the scholarship will be awarded to a graduating high school senior for studies in a health-related field.
West Stockbridge Grange Scholarship Fund: Graduating seniors who are residents of Great Barrington, Richmond, West Stockbridge or Stockbridge to pursue post secondary studies in a career which will ultimately benefit the community in which the student lives, such as agriculture, conservation, the environment, nursing or teaching.
William and Margery Barrett Scholarship Fund: For residents of Adams, Cheshire or Savoy.
William J. Newton Memorial Scholarship Fund: Residents of Berkshire County who are enrolled or planning to enroll in a two-year program at a community college or a technology curriculum in a community college, technical, vocational or trade school.
264 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201, 413-442-1970
Local 248 - Springfield
Counties Served: Berkshire (MA), Franklin (MA), Hampden (MA), Hampshire (MA)
This union represents many trades, including welders. It spans parts of Berkshire County and can be a valuable resource for finding job opportunities, accessing training programs, and securing workers' rights.
A pre-apprenticeship program for transportation/highway industry and the construction trades (serving Western MA).
If you don’t meet the requirements for apprenticeship training right now, or are interested in a career in construction but not sure what trade you would like to pursue, there are pre-apprenticeship programs that can help you qualify in less than six months.
Contact
Jeff Napolitano, Program Director
(413) 545-1472
Building Pathways is a non-profit organization based in Boston. Founded by the Greater Boston Building Trades Unions, we are dedicated to the recruitment, retention and advancement of under-represented groups in the union building trades, including women, people of color, and other under-served communities. To learn more, explore our programs below.
The Career Technical Initiative (CTI) is an initiative of the Workforce Skills Cabinet (WSC). It addresses the persistent demand for workers in manufacturing and construction/trades by expanding training capacity for Massachusetts residents.
YouthWorks is a state-funded youth employment program that helps teens and young adults develop the skills and experience needed to find and keep jobs. Participants take part in paid short-term work placements during the summer and/or school year at public, private, and nonprofit work sites.
As an apprentice at Carpenters Training Institute, you’ll earn a living wage while getting real-world experience. Your instructors will be industry leaders who provide hands-on training to teach you fundamental skills and prepare you for a successful and rewarding career.