EDUCATION

TODAY’S WORKFORCE

92% of BSU graduates are employed or attending grad school 6 months to a year after graduation.

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Bridgewater State Universityis committed to preparingstudents to lead successfulcareers and meaningful lives.As 87 percent of our studentsremain in the region upongraduation, our graduates strengthen the workforce ofSoutheastern Massachusetts, and our programs arealigned to meet the changing demands of our region.

Education

The Metro South Region is home to six different colleges, universities, and institutes. It’s easy to pursue a passion, brush up on training, or earn certifications and advance your career when you call Metro South home.

BRIDGEWATER STATE UNIVERSITY bridgew.edu (508) 531-1000

Bridgewater State University offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate, graduate, and evening degree programs in more than 90 areas of study. Centrally located and widely respected, Bridgewater is committed to making a challenging, high quality education accessible and achievable for students in the region and beyond. Founded in 1840, with 11,500+ students.

CURRY COLLEGE curry.edu (508) 747-2424

Curry College is a private, four-year, liberal arts-based institution located on a wooded 131-acre campus in Milton, MA, just seven miles from downtown Boston. They offer 21 undergraduate majors, over 65 minors and concentrations, as well as four graduate programs. Founded in 1879 with about 4,250 students.

FISHER COLLEGE fisher.edu (774) 296-7650

Founded in 1903, Fisher College is an independent, non-profit educational institution approved by The Board of Higher Education of the Commonwealth, authorized to grant the degrees of Bachelor of Arts and Science, Associate in Art and Science, various certificates. Fisher’s flexible online, evening, & weekend schedules are perfect for the working professional.

LINCOLN TECHNICAL lincolntech.com (508) 941-0730

Founded in 1946, LTI helps students to achieve professional success through personalized career support and handson, job-specific education. Their in-depth training programs are designed to meet the changing needs of today’s tough job market, and cover a variety of fields including: Health Sciences, Business and Information Technology, Hospitality, Automotive Technology, HVAC Technology and Electrical Systems Technology.

MASSASOIT COMMUNITY COLLEGE massasoit.edu (508) 588-9100

Founded in 1966, Massasoit Community College is a comprehensive two-year college offering associate degrees in arts and sciences, as well as one-year certificate programs. They offer courses in the liberal arts, health, engineering technologies, and business fields to over 8,000 students. Credit and non-credit continuing education courses are also available.

PORTER & CHESTER porterchester.com (781) 830-0350

PCI is an experienced, consistent provider of technical, career-focused education and health related occupational preparation. Is is accredited by ACCSC and licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Education. Programs include Automotive Technology, CADD, Computer and Network Technology, Electrician, HVACR, Administrative Health Specialist, Dental Assisting, Medical Assisting, and Practical Nursing.

STONEHILL COLLEGE stonehill.edu (508) 565-1000

Stonehill is a private, Catholic coeducational college located between Boston and Providence that provides students with an array of research and internship experiences on campus and nearby metropolitan areas. Stonehill has earned national recognition and offers 39 majors and 46 minors in the humanities, arts, natural and social sciences, business, education, and more. Founded in 1948 with 2,400+ students.

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS umb.edu (617) 287-7359 umassd.edu (508) 999-8000

Founded in 1947, the University of Massachusetts in Boston sits on 177 acres where 14,000 pupils explore 150 academic programs for undergraduate, graduate, and non-degree seeking students. The Dartmouth campus has a student body of over 9,150 and offers

more than 61 undergraduate and 32 graduate programs. UMass also has locations in Amherst and Lowell, and is among the world’s top 100 universities, according to Times Higher Education World Rankings with 25,000+ combined students.

VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS

BLUE HILLS REGIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL bluehills.org (781) 828-5800

District: Canton & Randolph. Courses: Auto body repair, child care, construction, culinary arts, cosmetology, drafting, and home health services.

NORFOLK COUNTY AGRICULTURAL HIGH SCHOOL norfolkaggie.org (508) 668-0268

District: Canton, Holbrook, Randolph, Sharon, Stoughton. Courses: Agricultural mechanics, dairy and livestock management, environmental science, landscaping, marine biology, and pet shop management.

SOUTH SHORE REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL ssvotech.org (781) 878-8822

District: Abington, Hanover, Hanson, Norwell, Rockland, Whitman. Courses: Auto body, carpentry, culinary arts, graphic arts, heating- ventilating- air conditioning and refrigeration, industrial electronics, precision machining, and technology.

SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL VOCATION TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL sersd.org (508) 238-1200

District: Brockton, Easton, Sharon, Stoughton. Courses: Auto mechanics, cabinet making, commercial art, commercial foods, computer office technology, painting and decorating, and plumbing.