MountainOne Recognizes Mountaineers with Volunteer Awards

08:16AM / Thursday, September 26, 2024Print Story | Email Story

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — MountainOne hosted an evening of celebration at the Publick House Historic Inn, bringing together employees (known as Mountaineers) from across Massachusetts for the All-Mountaineer Event on Thursday, Sept. 5.

Mountaineers from the Berkshires, South Shore, and Pioneer Valley gathered to recognize and celebrate the remarkable contributions made over the past year.

The event also highlighted MountainOne's recent honor from the Boston Business Journal, which named the company one of Massachusetts' Most Charitable Companies.

To express appreciation for their dedication, MountainOne presented Mountaineer Volunteer Awards to Mountaineers who exemplified exceptional service, leadership, and community spirit. Each award recipient received a certificate and $1,000 to donate to charities of their choice. The selected organizations include Abington Youth Football & Cheer, Chesna Soccer Jamboree, Berkshire Dream Center, and No Paws Left Behind.

The award winners include:

Erin Galvin, Community Banking Officer – Mountaineer Volunteer Spirit Award

The Mountaineer Volunteer Spirit Award recognizes a Mountaineer who embodies the MountainOne spirit through enthusiasm, dedication, and a positive attitude in all volunteer activities and community engagement initiatives. Erin is a standout Mountaineer who exemplifies just that. She is a vibrant representative at numerous Quincy events, including Quincy Pride, the Albanian Festival, and the Quincy Asian Resource events. Additionally, she provides steadfast support at other branch events like the Scituate Parade and Rockland Day. Erin's professionalism, reliability, and pride in representing MountainOne highlights her deep commitment to our community initiatives.

Alyson Lesure, Claims Representative & Branch Support Supervisor – Peak Mountaineer Volunteer Award

The Peak Mountaineer Volunteer Award recognizes a Mountaineer who consistently supports team efforts and collaborates effectively. Alyson's contributions this year have been outstanding. From her involvement in the MountainOne Steel Rail Races, Steeplecats games, and North Adams Farmers Market, Alyson has been a reliable and impactful force in our volunteer initiatives. Her readiness to contribute wherever needed and her strong commitment to teamwork have significantly enhanced every event she's been part of.

Erik Ray, Community Banking Officer – Mountaineer Volunteer of the Year Award

The Mountaineer Volunteer of the Year Award honors a Mountaineer with exceptional dedication to volunteerism and community engagement. Erik's commitment extends well beyond community events, including North Adams Pride and Downtown Trick-or-Treat. His active involvement with local nonprofits, such as serving on the board of Child Care of the Berkshires, and the Northern Berkshire United Way, underscores his significant impact on the community. Erik's ability to inspire and motivate his colleagues to participate in MountainOne's initiatives truly embodies the spirit of volunteerism and makes a meaningful difference both within and outside the company.

"Congratulations to Erin, Alyson, and Erik for their outstanding contributions," said Robert Fraser, president and CEO of MountainOne. "Their efforts demonstrate the dedication we value at MountainOne. I am also proud of all our Mountaineers for helping us earn recognition from the Boston Business Journal and for collectively contributing over 600 hours of volunteer service. This honor is a testament to the collective commitment of our entire team."

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McCann and Taconic Awarded CTI Grants

Staff Reports 04:51PM / Friday, December 20, 2024

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $525,482 in Career Technical Initiative (CTI) implementation grants awarded to two organizations in the Berkshires to train 80 individuals for careers in high-demand occupations within the trades, construction, and manufacturing sectors in the region.

In North Adams, McCann Technical School was awarded $344,871 to provide training to 60 participants for Automotive Technician, Advanced Manufacturing, and Welding positions. They will partner with T&M Auto Sales Inc., Berkshire Bridge & Iron Co. Inc., Haddad GMC, Haddad Subaru, Bedard Brothers Auto Sales Inc., Lenco Armored Vehicles, TOG Manufacturing, Sinicon Plastics, Adams Plumbing & Heating Inc., and Gills Point S Tire.

"We are excited to be working with our MassHire team to continue to address our workforce needs and build talent pipelines and career pathways in Advanced Manufacturing, Welding and Automotive Technician," McCann Superintendent James Brosnan said. "This CTI award will provide hands-on training and support as we continue to expand our skilled talent pool for employers in the Berkshires."

In Pittsfield Taconic High School was awarded $180,610 to provide training to 20 participants for Metal Fabrication and Auto Technology positions. They will partner with O.W. Landergren Inc., Lenco Industries Inc., Bedard Brothers, Haddad's Auto Group, and RW's Auto Inc.

"Pittsfield Public Schools is incredibly grateful to the Healey-Driscoll Administration and Commonwealth Corporation for the CTI award to Taconic High School. This grant will have a significant and lasting impact on our community by providing skilled technicians to address critical shortages in Berkshire County," said Superintendent Joseph Curtis. "We are excited to partner with Lenco Industries, Haddads, Bedards, RW Auto, O.W. Landergren, Northeast Fabricators, and the MassHire Berkshire Career Center. These partnerships will serve as a catalyst for positive change, ensuring that our trainees are well-prepared for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st-century workforce, while simultaneously strengthening our local economy."

The CTI grant program, a state-funded workforce initiative, partners with career and technical education schools to provide adult learners, especially unemployed and underemployed individuals from underserved populations and underrepresented groups, with career training and technical skills to meet the needs of Massachusetts employers. The program transforms career and technical education schools across the state to become "Career Technical Institutes" that run after dark programs in the construction/trades, manufacturing, and skilled trades career pathways.

"Addressing our workforce needs and building talent pipelines and career pathways in construction, trades and manufacturing sectors is a priority for this administration," said Governor Maura Healey. "CTI offers hands-on training that will support our jobseekers, workers and employers. We're proud to expand the CTI awards to these two schools in the Berkshires to strengthen our workforce and grow our economy throughout the state."

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