MENDON — Superintendent Dr. Maureen Cohen and Nipmuc Regional High School Co-Principals John Clements and Mary Anne Moran are excited to announce that the Mendon-Upton Regional School District has been awarded a $100,000 Skills Capital Grant.
“We are thrilled to receive this funding from the state to support Nipmuc students,” said Tara Bennett, Nipmuc Regional High School Career, Community & Innovations Coordinator. “These Skills Capital funds will be used to transform the Nipmuc Library Media Center into a modern, flexible learning hub designed to support collaboration, creativity and innovation.”
On Oct. 20, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced more than $13.5 million for 66 high schools, colleges, educational and workforce organizations to expand access to hands-on learning opportunities and state-of-the-art technology in schools across Massachusetts.
“Updates will include flexible furniture and shelving, as well as designated spaces for small group learning and hands-on experiences,” Bennett said. “In addition, the grant will support Nipmuc’s Innovation Career Pathways programming, providing students with access to state-of-the-art tools and technologies aligned with current industry standards.”
Nipmuc Regional High School’s Library Media Specialist Paige Rowse looks forward to the new Nipmuc Library Media Center.
“I am looking forward to being a part of this opportunity to reimagine the library media center,” Rowse said. “It’s more than just an updated space; it’s an investment in critical thinking, information literacy, and strategic skills to better prepare our students for success in their academic, professional, and personal lives.”
The state grants will fund the purchase and installation of modern equipment to support career technical education and training aligned with high-demand industries, such as advanced computer science/information technology, clean energy, healthcare, and environmental science.
“Massachusetts leads the nation because we invest in ideas — through our schools, our colleges, and our people,” said Gov. Maura Healey. “Our success in innovation and education is no accident — it’s the result of strategic investments. To stay competitive, we need to keep building the best environments for learning and research, and that’s exactly what Skills Capital Grants are doing. They’re how we prepare our students to lead and how we keep Massachusetts leading the world. Our BRIGHT Act dedicates $100 million to Skills Capital Grants to ensure that every community has access to the tools and training that drive opportunity and innovation.”
In May, Mendon-Upton Regional School District received official designation from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) for Innovation Career Pathway (ICP) designations in Environmental Science and Healthcare. The two new designations were implemented this year. Nipmuc Regional High School also offers Business & Finance and Information (Computer Science) pathways programs.
“This capital skills grant is a game-changer for the Mendon-Upton Regional School District. It allows us to invest directly in the tools and facilities our students need to bridge the gap between classroom curiosity and their future as skilled professionals,” said Superintendent Dr. Cohen. “We extend our deepest thanks to the state for this grant award. We are eager to see the long-term impact this will have on both our students and the wider Mendon-Upton community.”
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