2017 Adopt-a- Family Program
A sincere thank you to Pat Illsley, STI Director, who spearheaded the 8th Annual Adopt-a-Family event this holiday season. Each year, current STI students nominate their friends and family who are in need of gifts for children. STI faculty, staff and students volunteer to purchase gifts for one or more of the children on the list. This […]
High School Information Sessions Are a Good First Step
STI finds it an invaluable opportunity to go to high schools and present options for post-secondary planning. Many Juniors and Seniors are unsure of their interests and the path they want to pursue – a 2- or 4- year college, employment, trade/technical school, or the military. For the past couple of years, Rhonda Jermyn and […]
STI Celebrates First Graduation Ceremony of its 50th Year
South Easton, MA: Nineteen Practical Nurse students graduated from Southeastern Technical Institute’s part-time evening Practical Nurse Program on January 10, 2018. This was the first graduation ceremony of the 50th year! Since 1968, STI has graduated 1,783 Practical Nurse students. The students will soon take the NCLEX-PN exam to become LPN’s. (Viagra) The Practical Nurse […]
Governor Baker Announces New Initiatives
Governor Charlie Baker, Secretary of Education Jim Peyser, Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Rosalin Acosta, and David Ferreira, Executive Director of MAVA, spoke at STI about new state initiatives to close the skills gap and expand access to quality post-secondary training programs. Southeastern is currently in the application process to add two new programs; Precision Machining […]
Chocolate, Treats, and Hot Cocoa Help STI Students Relax Before Finals
Finals week can be a difficult time for any student. At STI we try to ease some of that stress by adding a little fun and getting into the holiday spirit. What better way to do that than offering hot cocoa with all the fixings or a chocolate fondu table with fresh fruit, marshmallows, and […]
New Course Offering for January 2018
Essentials of Bookkeeping Level 1 Upon successful completion of this course, you are on a career path toward becoming a Full Charge Bookkeeper. Topics to be covered include: The principles of the accounting cycle for service businesses General Journals and Ledgers Adjusting entries and the worksheet Closing entries and post-closing trial balance You will also […]
You Can Have Your Cake and Eat it Too!
When it comes to baking, STI’s Culinary Art students are on a “roll”! Adam, John, Kervins, and Lauren have been learning baking techniques and mixing methods to create delicious breads, muffins, cookies, pies, cupcakes, and more. Next semester, they will be creating and implementing menus to support a la carte, buffet, and banquet production. Proper […]
Post Secondary Planning at Whitman-Hanson Regional High School
Rhonda Jermyn, STI Admissions Advisor, was invited to participate in Whitman-Hanson’s 2017 Career Connections Fair. Its purpose was to expose students to various professions and educational training. This was offered as a voluntary event for students in grades 9 – 12. Approximately 200 attended the fair which was well orchestrated by the Guidance Department. Students […]
Another Successful High School Guidance Breakfast “On the Books”
On November 14th, the STI Admissions team hosted Guidance Counselors and Directors from Abington, Bridgewater-Raynham, Brockton, Mansfield, Norwood, Southeastern Regional, Stoughton, West Bridgewater and Whitman-Hanson. The morning began with a continental breakfast in our sun filled Colonial Room. STI Directors were each introduced and discussed the details of their program which included skills acquired, curriculum, […]
Medical Assisting Field Trip to Asthma & Allergy Physicians in Brockton
The Medical Assisting students visited Asthma and Allergy Physicians, LLC. The students were oriented to the office setting, they got a glimpse at the various positions MA’s may hold such as reception, billing and patient scheduling. Finally, they participated in some Respiratory screening tests such as Pulmonary Function testing and allergy scratch testing.