Berkshire Workforce Board - MassHire

06/12/2026

Thank you for this monthly opportunity, Berkshire Eagle!

Recently, a family member asked me what advice I would give to a new graduate. It made me reflect on what I wish I had known when I was starting

06/12/2026

🏆Congratulations to Kristen Palatt, Erica Girgenti, and Lindsay McGinnis from Hoosac Valley High School for receiving the 2026 Educational Leader Award!🏆

Through their vision, dedication, and commitment to student success, they have transformed career readiness opportunities for students by developing Innovation Pathways, expanding internships, organizing career fairs, creating job-shadowing experiences, and building strong connections between education and workforce development.

Their work has helped create a culture of career exploration and opportunity that is making a lasting impact on students, employers, and the community. Thank you for inspiring the next generation and helping students build successful futures! 🎉👏

06/12/2026

Thank you so much to Ann Billetz and the STEM Network at MCLA for their generous donation! Donations like these directly go into supporting summer internships for youth to gain wanted workforce skills. If you are interested in supporting a youth this summer, you can donate here: https://givebutter.com/jobs4youth-summer-internships-frlrvo

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

🏆 Outstanding Youth Award – Workforce Impact Awards 2026 🏆 Congratulations to Romelo Holley, a sophomore at Taconic High School for receiving this year’s Outstanding Youth Award.

As a student in the Business Technology CTE program, Romelo has demonstrated exceptional leadership, creativity, and dedication through his marketing internship, helping generate more than $13,000 in donations and over 40 employer-paid youth job opportunities for this summer. He has achieved these accomplishments while excelling academically, earning industry certifications, serving as a student ambassador, performing in school theater productions, and working toward early graduation.

Romelo’s talent, work ethic, and positive influence make him an inspiration to his peers and community. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition and bright future ahead!

06/08/2026

Congratulations to Onyx Specialty Papers, recipient of the 2026 Employer of the Year Award!

For more than a decade, Onyx has been a dedicated partner in workforce development across Berkshire County, supporting advanced manufacturing training, creating employment opportunities, and helping individuals build meaningful careers. Since 2021, the company has provided 12 On-the-Job Training opportunities while continuing to invest in workforce growth.

Through manufacturing tours, career fairs, workshops, and student engagement activities, Onyx has introduced hundreds of local students to rewarding careers in manufacturing. Their commitment to mentorship, hands-on learning, and community partnership has made a lasting impact on students, job seekers, and employers throughout the region.

Thank you to the entire Onyx team for strengthening our workforce and inspiring the next generation. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! 👏🎉

06/06/2026

👏🎓A HUGE congratulations to our most recent nursing assistant graduates - Elian, Diana, Ingrid, Mia, Abigail, Delilah, Brooklyn, Ernestina, Jade & Nicole!!! We are so proud of you!
Students completed training as part of our HealthcareHubs grant provided by Commonwealth Corporation in collaboration with MassHire Berkshire Career Center , and MassHire Berkshire Workforce Board!! Please reach out if you are interested in a future training opportunity or if you want to hire one of our graduates!

06/05/2026

Lenox Memorial Middle and High School held their Healthcare Hop event this morning where 67 high school students were able to engage with local professionals representing an array of Healthcare fields! Occupations represented were Audiology, Certified Nursing Assisting, Cardiac Clinician, Dentistry, Emergency Medicine, Healthcare Human Resources, Nutritionist, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Occupational Health Physician, Orthopedics, Pharmacist, Physical Therapy, Radiology and Veterinary Medicine. Special thanks to Brooke Kamienski, Science Teacher and Healthcare Innovation Pathway lead for arranging this vital career exploration opportunity to students! And many thanks to our local healthcare professionals for taking the time to showcase your careers and help inspire our region's future Healthcare leaders!
Lenox Public Schools

06/04/2026

What an extraordinary year and what a remarkable day! The Board's annual meeting was held today to showcase our achievements and honor our workforce champions. We extend our gratitude to Hillcrest for their hospitality and to Mayor Marchetti for his ongoing support.

Congratulations to our awardees- Romelo Holley from Taconic; Kristen Palatt, Erica Girgenti & Lindsay McGinnis from Hoosac Valley; Rae from Onyx; and our own Sara Milano for your exceptional work this year!!!

06/03/2026

This morning Kat Toomey and Heather Williams provided a work readiness session for sophomores enrolled in Taconic High School's Business Technology CTE Pathway! Students learned about the importance of employability skills, determined the skills they are proficient in and areas to improve upon and had the opporutnity to explore career interests through CareerVillage's online tools.