Berkshire Enterprises announces that it is accepting applications for its Spring ’03 Business Start-Up Training Program that begins March 25, 2003. The daytime training program is for people who are unemployed and interested in starting their own business.
This program is free to eligible applicants. The class will not be offered again until the Fall. Deadline for applications is March 14, 2003.
This comprehensive program is designed to give participants the tools to analyze and develop business ideas into successful businesses. The small business training program includes classroom training and independent study. It covers necessary business skills such as idea development, market research, marketing, promotion and sales, and money management.
The program also includes business plan development, financing alternatives and implementation strategies. All instructors are current or former business owners and provide hands-on practical experience. Outside community professionals provide additional expertise. The program meets Tuesdays and Thursdays and includes individual business consulting. All participants will complete a business plan.
Graduates of the program are eligible to apply for space in the Pittsfield Enterprise Center. The Enterprise Center is a small business incubator which provides low cost space, shared services and on-going consulting. The Pittsfield Enterprise Center is funded by the City of Pittsfield, G.E. Economic Development Fund to support small business development.
Since its beginning in 1989, Berkshire Enterprises has trained over 1000 individuals in self employment skills and has assisted the start of over 700 new businesses. Berkshire Enterprises operates in affiliation with Berkshire Community College.
It is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor through the Commonwealth Corporation. For more information please contact Berkshire Enterprises at (413) 448-2755.
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McCann Recognizes Superintendent Award Recipient
By Tammy DanielsiBerkshires Staff
Landon LeClair and Superintendent James Brosnan with Landon's parents Eric and Susan LeClair, who is a teacher at McCann.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Superintendent's Award has been presented to Landon LeClair, a senior in McCann Technical School's advanced manufacturing course.
The presentation was made last Thursday by Superintendent Jame Brosnan after Principal Justin Kratz read from teachers' letters extolling LeClair's school work, leadership and dedication.
"He's become somewhat legendary at the Fall State Leadership Conference for trying to be a leader at his dinner table, getting an entire plate of cookies for him and all his friends," read Kratz to chuckles from the School Committee. "Landon was always a dedicated student and a quiet leader who cared about mastering the content."
LeClair was also recognized for his participation on the school's golf team and for mentoring younger teammates.
"Landon jumped in tutoring the student so thoroughly that the freshman was able to demonstrate proficiency on an assessment despite the missed class time for golf matches," read Kratz.
The principal noted that the school also received feedback from LeClair's co-op employer, who rated him with all fours.
"This week, we sent Landon to our other machine shop to help load and run parts in the CNC mill," his employer wrote to the school. LeClair was so competent the supervisor advised the central shop might not get him back.
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