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Keefe at Night Receives a Career Technical Initiative, CTI Grant for Expansion of Two Trade Programs at Zero Cost 

Keefe Regional Technical School's Continuing Education program, has received a grant in the amount of $520,000 for the enhancement of its existing Journeyman Plumbing Code and Theory Program, and the creation of an HVAC, Oil and Gas Burner Technology Certification Program for adults. 

The expansion of these two programs is made possible through funding by the Career Technical Initiative (CTI), which is funded through an appropriation in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 State Budget and funds appropriated through the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021. The grant is administered by Commonwealth Corporation on behalf of the Workforce Skills Cabinet. In partnership with the MassHire Metro South/West Career Center, Keefe at Night will administer the programs from the admissions application process to apprenticeship placement, and employment. 

The primary objective of the CTI funding and the expansion of these two programs is to address the needs of both job seekers and employers by providing training opportunities for adults in high-demand and high-growth industries. This training will help individuals who are either unemployed or under-employed in establishing career pathways. 

The grant funds awarded to Keefe at Night will provide opportunities to 20 eligible adult learners to enroll in an enhanced 200-hour Massachusetts Journeyman Plumbing Tier 1 course, and 40 eligible learners to participate in a newly-created 200-hour HVAC, Oil and Gas Burner Technology Certification Program at no cost to participants. In addition to classroom lectures, these programs will include OSHA certification, hands-on practice, and essential career development and employability skills training.  

We are extremely grateful for the opportunity provided by the Career Technical Initiative Grant. We are thrilled to be able to expand the Keefe at Night program's commitment to workforce development for the community by providing a no-cost option for training for adults in these two thriving areas. 

At Keefe at Night, we continuously strive to introduce new programs, particularly those in the trades. The creation and expansion of these two programs aligns with our mission to be a leading workforce training and development resource in MetroWest and beyond. 

For information on the admissions application process please contact Soraya Winters at 508-416-2170 or at CTIprograms@jpkeefehs.org 

We hosted a Welcome Orientation Dinner and Career Fair for accepted students and their families in May.  Incoming students had a chance to connect with their peers, eat dinner with students interested in similar programs and participate in a career fair before selecting their programs for career exploratory.  

During grade 9 students get to explore 8 out of our 16 Career and Technical areas before selecting their area of study.  This night presented students the opportunity to connect with current Keefe Tech Students Ambassadors and Career and Technical Instructors about the different opportunities in the career areas.  

Congratulations to our Term III High Honor Roll and Honor Roll students!

Check out the list of successful students!

On March 30, 2023, Keefe Tech's NHS Chapter welcomed new members.  NHS President, Makenzie Stebbins, welcomed current members, new inductees and their families.  NHS Officers interpreted the four pillars of the National Honor Society, Tricia Richards, Secretary on Scholarship, Lara Paulino, Historian, on Service, Kayla McLean, Treasurer, on Character, and Isabella Vasquez, VP on Leadership. 

2022-2023 New NHS Members:

Anna Almeida

Yarelise Alvarez

Mark Bingham

Safir Brown

Skylar Burke

Huy Burnham

Reid Campbell

Michael Flaven

Max Fogel

Ryan Foley

Leven Ford

Benjamin Goyette

Zachary Herhman

Jayden Lee

John Richard Martell

Bryan McLean

TJ Nickerson

Rosemery Noriega

Deborah Oluokun

Roxana Peraza Hernandez

Malu Pereira

Dafne Reyes

Anjanique Santos

Evan (Trevor) Seliverstov

Justin Shick

Maggie Steiner

Jerome Strickland

 

Liam Regan, son of Sophia and Michael Regan residing in Framingham, is an accomplished student in the Metal Fabrication Program at Keefe Regional Technical High School. 

Liam ranks in the top 10% of his graduating class.  He is a member of the National Honor Society and is a John and Abigail Adams Scholarship recipient.  In his Metal Fabrication CTE program , his teachers describe him as “highly skilled and motivated to go above and beyond in all areas. His work ethic is a motivator for other students and he is always willing to assist his peers when needed. ”  In addition to Liam’s academic and technical accomplishments, Liam is an integral member of our school community and contributes to the positive school culture of Keefe Tech.  Liam is a Peer Mentor, Captain of the Varsity Cross Country team and is employed at Keefe Tech’s Summer Discover camp as a lifeguard. 

Liam’s passion for welding and metal fabrication and his academic curiosity has led him to pursue a degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology.  Upon graduation, Liam will be attending Rochester Institute of Technology.