BCarc Name Assistant Director of Human Resources

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — McKayla Lewis has joined Berkshire County Arc as the Assistant Director of Human Resources.

She will support the Chief HR Officer in overseeing all aspects of the Department. Her office will be at the Main Office in Pittsfield.

Previously, she was the Human Resources Manager at The Mount, Edith Wharton Cultural Center. Before transitioning into human resources within the nonprofit sector, she worked in numerous roles within the hospitality sector including at the Grand Hyatt, San Francisco, as Assistant Operations Manager, and Housekeeping Manager at Miraval Berkshires Resort and Spa. McKayla has a passion for supporting people to be their best and supporting mission-driven organizations.

McKayla holds a degree in Hospitality Business Management with a minor in Human Resources, from Washington State University, and is a SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP).

Originally from Spokane, Washington, McKayla relocated from San Francisco to the Berkshires in 2020. She and her fiancé have enjoyed becoming a part of the community. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring the region with her two dachshunds and gardening.

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Second Streets Second Chances Awarded $85K for Workforce Re-Entry Program

By Brittany Polito03:00PM / Monday, September 28, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A local program for formerly incarcerated citizens seeking a technical career received $85,000 from the state.

On Thursday, the Healey-Driscoll administration announced $2.25 million in Re-entry Workforce Development Demonstration Program grants to 12 organizations that will provide job training, career support, and employment opportunities to 445 formerly incarcerated individuals returning to their communities.

Second Street Second Chances was allocated $84,712 to partner with the Berkshire County Sheriff's Office to offer a training program to 12 returning citizens with a focus on the advanced manufacturing and engineering industry.

The funds will be used to put 12 returning citizens through a training program with a focus on the advanced manufacturing and engineering industry. Successful program graduates will be placed in manufacturing and welding roles at Onyx Specialty Papers and Hi-Tech Mold and Tool.

The program was one of 12 awardees, a majority on the eastern side of the state; Greenfield also saw funding.

"When people return to their communities, they should have a real opportunity to get a good job, support their families and build a stable future," said Gov. Maura Healey in a press release.

"These grants connect people with the training and experience they need to succeed and with employers that are ready to hire."

Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll said successful reentry means making sure people have the tools and opportunities to move forward, and these programs bring together community organizations, public safety partners, and employers to connect people directly with training and jobs.

Launched in 2022, Second Street Second Chances' mission is to provide a central point of access for medical and mental health, housing, job training, legal services, and more for a successful reentry into the community.

Early this year, the nonprofit saw an $89,000 grant from the program. Executive Director Lindsay Cornwell at the time said this funding allowed 2nd Street to expand its mission of supporting returning citizens in Berkshire County through meaningful workforce opportunities and a pathway toward sustainable employment.

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