THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, OCTObER 23, 2026 Page 5 Everett High Receives a Major Investment from Governor Healey’s Effort to Expand Career and Technical Education in Massachusetts Special to Th e Advocate G overnor Maura Healey today announced that Everett High School (EHS) is a major benefi ciary of a large grant initiative to expand career and technical education (CTE) programs at six Massachusetts high schools, creating opportunities for approximately 500 additional students each year to gain hands-on training and prepare for good-paying jobs. EHS is receiving $1,014,000 of the $14.5 million in funding to modernize and expand its Medical Assisting and Programming and Web Development Chapter 74 CTE programs by renovating instructional spaces, installing a new clinical simulation laboratory, and upgrading technology. The improvements will add about 95 seats, increasing capacity from 105 to 200 students and expanding opportunities for hands-on training and industry credentials. The funding comes from the Career and Technical Education Annex Pilot Program, a state-funded initiative administered by the Massachusetts Executive Offi ce of Education to help schools build and expand training facilities and off er more programs in high-demand fi elds including health care, informaEverett High School Medical Assisting instructors Desirae Peary and Lisa Eford and Director of Career and Technical Education Siobhan Araya are pictured at the Annex Grant announcement, where Everett High School was awarded more than $1 million to expand its Medical Assisting and Programming and Web Development Chapter 74 programs. tion technology, manufacturing and the skilled trades. “We thank Governor Healey and the Executive Offi ce of Education for making this signifi cant investment in CTE education,” said Superintendent of Schools William D. Hart. “We will use these resources to expose our students to the cutting-edge technology and hands-on experiences that lead to high-quality postsecondary and employment opportunities.” The new grants build on Governor Healey’s eff orts to increase access to career and technical education and address growing demand from students and families. The funding will help comprehensive high schools add CTE programs, increase enrollment capacity and partner with vocational schools, employers and colleges to provide students with career-connected learning opportunities, particularly in communities where access has been limited. “We’ve made major investments to expand career and technical education, and these new grants will create more seats and bring training programs to more high schools,” said Governor Maura Healey. We’re opening doors for students to pursue careers they’re excited about while building the skilled workforce Massachusetts needs.” “Career and technical education gives students real-world experience and a chance to discover what they’re passionate about,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “These investments are bringing schools, employers and communities together to create more opporGerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 ONE SCARY GOOD RATE, JUST FOR MEDFORD Earn 4.75% APY* with our exclusive 7-month Medford CD, only available at our new Medford location. Stop by our 501 High Street branch to open yours and make some easy money. No tricks, just more. Because here, easy means more. tunities for young people to explore careers, learn valuable skills and build successful futures right here in Massachusetts.” The five other grant recipients are Fitchburg High School, Haverhill High School, Newburyport High School, North Middlesex Regional High School, and Watertown High School. “Too many students who want to pursue career and technical education have been unable to access these opportunities because programs are INVESTMENT | SEE PAGE 8
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