THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 13, 2021 Page 9 Northeast Metro Tech awarded $300K for Saturday Program Revere students invited to participate in vocational program ~ FLASHBACK ~ 54th in a series of photos Tina Freitas, Human Resources manager at Cummings Properties (right) hand-delivered the award announcement to Northeast Metro Tech principal Carla Scuzzarella. (Photo Courtesy of Northeast Metro Tech) Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School (Northeast Metro Tech) has been awarded a $300,000 grant from the Cummings Foundation to support the school’s Saturday Program. The grant will be distributed over the course of 10 years, during which time Northeast Metro Tech will receive $30,000 in funding annually for the program. The Saturday Program is open to students from the district’s sending communities, including Revere, who do not attend the career and technical education school. It off ers an opportunity to learn more about industries such as automotive technology, business technology, drafting and design, carpentry, cosmetology, culinary arts, design and visual communications, electrical, health assisting, metal fabrication, plumbing, robotics and heating, ventilation and air conditioning/refrigeration. “We are so grateful to the Cummings Foundation for awarding us this generous grant and for recognizing the value of our program,” said Superintendent David DiBarri. “This funding will allow us to continue offering this program with certainty for the next 10 years, and give more students an opportunity to access career and technical education.” Divided into three four-week programs, courses through the Saturday Program are free and are led by a Northeast Metro Tech instructor. Participants in the program follow an abridged version of each shop’s curriculum. Northeast Metro Tech encourages all those interested to apply for the Saturday Program, the next off ering of which will begin in early October. Students looking to register for the summer offering or a future program can email their school guidance counselor or Program Director Joseph O’Brien at jobrien@northeastmetrotech.com. This grant is a part of the Cummings Foundation’s $25 Million Grant Program. In total, 140 grant winners were chosen, each receiving a minimum of $100,000. The Cummings Foundation’s $25 Million Grant Program primarily supports nonprofits in Massachusetts in Middlesex, Essex and Suff olk counties. Scott A. Solombrino (left) Class of 1978, was presented the RHS Distinguished Alumni Award by Supt. of Schools Paul Dakin, now retired, and Asst. Supt. Ann Marie Costa, who is also retired. The award is given in recognition of Revere High graduates and presented to an alumni who brought distinction throughout the year. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma AUTOTECH 1989 SINCE Is your vehicle ready for the Summer Season?!! Recharge your vehicle's AC for the warm weather! Includes up to 1 LB. of Refrigerant* (*Most Vehicles/Some Restrictions May Apply) AC SPECIAL Only $69.95 DRIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT! CASH FOR YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV! 2012 HONDA PILOT EXL 2010 CADILLAC ESCALADE Loaded, One Owner, Sunroof, Back-up Camera, Warranty, Only 101K Miles! TRADES WELCOME! $15,900 Financing Available! Premium Package, Loaded, Warranty, Looks, 170K Highway Miles, Runs & Drives Great! TRADES WELCOME! $13,900 (781) 321-8841 • (617) 571-9869 Easy 1236 EasternAve • Malden EddiesAutotech.com Vehicle! We Pay Cash For Your
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