Lever's Berkshire Interns Program Workshops

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —Lever's Berkshire Interns program will offer a series of virtual resume and cover letter workshops for college students in February and March.
 
These free workshops are open to any current college student seeking advice and information on internships and career readiness. 
 
Workshops will take place via Zoom on the following days and times:
  • Feb. 2, noon
  • March 3, 1 p.m.
  • March 28, 7 p.m.
 
Lever Workforce Programs Manager Jade Schnauber will give a brief overview of Lever's Berkshire Interns program, which places college students in paid internships at leading Berkshire Businesses along with resources and support through the duration of the internship. Jade will also offer tips and best practices for resumes and cover letters; students who attend can bring a sample resume and cover letter for review, and can ask questions about the job/internship application process. 
 
"We want to provide a resource for students that works in tandem with college career readiness programs," they said. "Lever's Berkshire Interns program has placed 105 students in internships in Western Massachusetts—because we're so familiar with internships in the area, we can offer students additional information and context, helping them feel confident about applying to internships and even recommending positions that might be a good fit." 
 

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MassDOT Warns of Toll-fee Smishing Scam

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation was alerted that a text message-based scam, also known as smishing, is fraudulently claiming to represent tolling agencies from across the country. The scammers are claiming to represent the tolling agency and requesting payment for unpaid tolls.

The targeted phone numbers seem to be chosen at random and are not uniquely associated with an account or usage of toll roads.

Customers who receive an unsolicited text, email, or similar message suggesting it is from EZDriveMA or another toll agency should not click on the link.

EZDriveMA customers can verify a valid text notification in several ways:

  • EZDriveMA will never request payment by text
  • All links associated with EZDriveMA will include www.EZDriveMA.com

The FBI says it has received more than 2,000 complaints related to toll smishing scams since early March and recommends individuals who receive fraudulent messages do the following:

1. File a complaint with the  Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov; be sure to include:

The phone number from where the text originated.
The website listed within the text

2. Check your account using the toll service's legitimate website.

3. Contact the toll service's customer service phone number.

4. Delete any smishing texts received.

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