BYP Social Slated at Lichtenstein Center for the Arts

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PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Young Professionals, a program of the Berkshire Chamber of Commerce, will host a networking social at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts at 28 Renne Ave. on Thursday, July 24, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Attendees will have an opportunity to view the Pittsfield Artists Under 40 Art Show. Sixteen artists in their 20s and 30s who live and/or create in Pittsfield are featured in a new show that includes sculpture, mixed media, photography, printmaking, collage and painting. Attendees will also enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. Those planning to attend should bring their business cards to be entered into a free gift drawing.

The event is open to all young professionals who live or work in Berkshire County and registration is required. To register, call 413-499-4000, Ext. 10, e-mail info@berkshirechamber.com or register at www.berkshirechamber.com by July 21.

Berkshire Young Professionals' events are open to all young professionals and students living and/or working in Berkshire County. Networking socials are hosted at popular venues throughout Berkshire County in an effort to address the challenge of forming connections and to serve as the foundation on which young professionals build their careers, friendships, and community.
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Kennedy Calls BCC Workforce Graduates Inspiring

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

The programs ranged from emergency medical technician to computers to commercial drivers. See more photos here. 
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College Workforce and Community Education graduates were encouraged to be all they can be on Wednesday.
 
Graduates, families, friends, and staff gathered in Boland Theatre to celebrate around 100 graduates who completed a variety of courses.
 
They included community health worker, emergency medical technician, phlebotomy technician, registered behavior technician, AI fundamentals, Commercial Drivers License Class A and B, CompTIA Tech-plus, para educator, and English for Speakers of Other Languages.
 
College President Ellen Kennedy said it was amazing that this might be her last public speaking event before her tenure comes to an end.
 
She acknowledged the diverse reasons for their studies including career advancement and personal growth, commending their vulnerability and dedication. 
 
"Some of you explored AI, some of you improved your English speaking in really important ways, and the reason that each of you is here is because you decided to put your heart and soul to get vulnerable to do something that might have felt a little bit uncomfortable," she said. "And you did it, and we are so incredibly proud of you, and so happy to be here tonight, celebrating you."
 
Keynote speaker Shirley Edgerton, founder of Rites of Passage and Empowerment (ROPE) encouraged the graduates to reflect on their accomplishments and look forward to the future.
 
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