As a reminder, the office and classes are all closed until January 5th, 2026.
Classes will resume the week of January 5, 2025. Please take a look at our class schedule to see which classes would work best for you! Contact the Enrollment & Advising office at (413) 412-1118 or kmerrigan@napsk12.org to register for classes.
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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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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.
A partnership between the North Adams Public Schools Adult Education Program and McCann Technical School
Begins January 13th
OSHA-10 Certification
ServSafe Certification
Allergen Training
GED Prep
FREE Evening Program
Program meetings take place:
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 4:30 PM-7:30 PM
Class Orientation: Thursday, January 15th
Class begins: Tuesday, January 20th
Contact Kate Merrigan at 413-412-1118 or at kmerrigan@napsk12.org to enroll!
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.
Selected volunteers must complete the required training to become testing proctors. Trained proctors are also required to pass a CORI/SORI check and be fingerprinted.
Those interested in becoming a HiSET volunteer can contact Kate Merrigan at kmerrigan@naspk12.org or at 413-412-1118.
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