62 participated in successful Server Trainings in North Berkshire County

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The Northern Berkshire Community Coalition recently held server training sessions in North Berkshire County. Dan Zunitch, a certified TIPS trainer with Business Point Systems, instructed sessions for both on-premise establishments (bars and restaurants) and off-premise establishments (package stores). 

Zunitch reacts by saying "it is wonderful to see the level of commitment to alcohol safety on the part of our local businesses. The Northern Berkshire Community Coalition made TIPS Training accessible to establishments and individuals who might not have otherwise been able to participate."

The training sessions were free to attendees, made possible by Communities Mobilizing for Change on Alcohol (CMCA), the Coalition's underage drinking prevention program. The Holiday Inn graciously offered use of their dining space. All liquor establishments in North Berkshire County were encouraged to participate, and 62 participants from twenty-two establishments took advantage of this opportunity.

The Northern Berkshire Community Coalition supports the owners and servers of the establishments in our area, and will continue to improve its services to better serve a healthy community! For more information, please contact Jenna Cece at the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition, 663-7588.
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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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