CHP Accepting Applicants for Medical Assistant Work-Training Program

11:22AM / Wednesday, September 25, 2024Print Story | Email Story

ADAMS, Mass. — CHP Berkshires is accepting applications for its next class of medical assistant trainees, a paid on-the-job vocational program for students interested in a career in health care.

Program completion qualifies students for to sit for their certification as a clinical medical assistant, and the course includes a voucher for the cost of the certification exam.

The first class of medical assistant trainees is nearing completion at the CHP training facility in Adams. Participants are well on their way to full-time roles at CHP practices around the Berkshires.

Interested applicants are invited to apply here for the upcoming January program or visit chpberkshires.org/apply-for-a-job.

The paid work-study program is funded as part of the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s $16.3 million investment in workforce development across the Commonwealth. CHP received a portion of these funds to build a talent pipeline for its own workforce development initiative.

"Medical assistants play essential roles in supporting our care for patients across all CHP practice locations, and yet there has been a shortage of such talent in our community," said Eva Sheridan, CHP senior vice president for human resources. "By initiating a paid 'learn and earn' program, we benefit CHP care providers, our patients and anyone aspiring to a great career in health care."

This program is accredited by the National Healthcareer Association.

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Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires seeks Nominations for Berkshire Nonprofit Awards

11:01AM / Wednesday, January 28, 2026

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass.—The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires, in partnership with The Berkshire Eagle, will present the ninth annual Berkshire Nonprofit Awards breakfast on Tuesday, May 19, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Country Club of Pittsfield.

The awards recognize individuals who work in the nonprofit sector to serve the Berkshire community.

"In the midst of some challenging years for the nonprofit sector, it's imperative that we make space to honor those in our community who are doing incredible work day in and day out," said McCaela Donovan, Associate Director of the Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires. "This event creates space for joy and recognition, which is essential in this moment. If you know someone making a difference, please take the time to nominate them."

Nominations are being solicited from across the Berkshires in seven categories: Executive Leadership, Board Leadership, Unsung Hero, Volunteer, Rock Star, Lifetime Achievement, and the Samya Rose Stumo Youth Leadership Award.

Honorees—one in each category—will be selected by a committee of business and nonprofit leaders. Nomination forms are available at npcberkshires.org/nominate. The deadline for submissions is March 13.

The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires is an infrastructure and support organization for the Berkshire nonprofit sector- which employs one in four people in Berkshire County. Now in its tenth year, NPC is currently seeking sponsors for this celebratory event. For more information about sponsorship opportunities, contact McCaela Donovan at mccaela@npcberkshires.org.

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