For more information contact:
Kate Merrigan
Director of Adult Basic Education and 21st Century Programming
North Adams Public Schools
kmerrigan@napsk12.org
(413) 412-1118
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NORTHERN BERKSHIRE ADULT EDUCATION AND MCCANN TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL TO CONTINUE 16 WEEK CULINARY ARTS PROGRAM FOR ADULT LEARNERS
The Northern Berkshire Adult Education Program of North Adams Public Schools is pleased to continue the partnership with McCann Technical High School to offer a MassSTEP Culinary Arts cohort beginning January 20th, 2026, with a mandatory training on January 13th.
Through a grant from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, MassSTEP leverages collaborations among education, job training, and employers to build innovative concurrent education and workforce development opportunities for adult learners.
This 16 week Culinary Arts program will allow participants, seeking their GED/HiSET to graduate from the program with an OSHA-10 certification, ServSafe Food Handler Certification, as well as ServSafe Allergen training. Students will have two nights of hands-on culinary training and one evening of adult education class, with workforce readiness and digital literacy skills as part of the program.
To enroll, call Kate Merrigan, Program Director at 413-412-1118. Space is limited, so call today to join the cohort of students. Participants must be seeking a high school credential, be at least 16 years of age, and not currently enrolled in a high school.
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