Kevin Lazaro Named Executive Director of Southeastern Technical Institute

Kevin Lazaro was named the new Executive Director of the Southeastern Technical Institute. (Photo Courtesy Southeastern Regional School District)

SOUTH EASTON — Bringing with him 20 years of experience spanning career and technical education, human resources, and marketing, Kevin Lazaro was recently named Executive Director of the Southeastern Technical Institute (STI).

Lazaro previously served as the Director of Cooperative Education at Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School, a position he held for many years.

He succeeds Patricia Illsley, who served as Executive Director at STI for the past eight years.

Lazaro holds a bachelor’s degree in human resource management from Bridgewater State University and a Master of Business Administration with a focus on human resources from Fitchburg State University.

He also holds certifications from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as a Cooperative Education Coordinator and Supervisor/Director.

Lazaro plans to use the skills he has developed in human resources and business consulting to elevate STI, enhancing its reputation as a key community resource for workforce development.

“I hope to bring the Technical Institute to the forefront,” Lazaro said. “Not enough people know about it. I’d like it to become more of a household name, so we can help change lives by providing people with the skills they need to develop a new career in a short amount of time. The Technical Institute is where you can go from working as a waiter in a restaurant to becoming a medical assistant, a dental assistant, or a nurse. This is where you can gain all the skills needed to be a plumber and electrician.”

The STI — which has served the community for 50 years and is located at Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School — provides accredited career training programs in fields including health care, manufacturing, service industries, and the trades, including electrical, HVAC, and plumbing. In addition to certifications, STI offers job placement support, small class sizes, flexible schedules, low tuition costs, and financial aid for qualified applicants. Ninety-eight percent of graduates become licensed or certified in their field, equipping them with the skills needed to meet the demands of today’s workforce.

Superintendent Holly McClanan welcomed Lazaro to the Southeastern community and congratulated him on the new role.

“I’m excited to welcome Kevin as Executive Director of the Technical Institute,” Superintendent McClanan said. “His diverse experience in vocational education and human resources gives him a broad-based perspective on how to support students and meet the needs of our regional workforce.”

To apply for enrollment at Southeastern Technical Institute or to schedule a tour, please call 508-230-1297 or email stiadmissions@stitech.edu. For more information, visit www.stitech.edu.

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