CHP Accepting Applicants for Medical Assistant Work-Training Program

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ADAMS, Mass. — CHP Berkshires is accepting applications for its next class of medical assistant trainees, a paid on-the-job vocational program for students interested in a career in health care.  
 
Program completion qualifies students for to sit for their certification as a clinical medical assistant, and the course includes a voucher for the cost of the certification exam.
 
The first class of medical assistant trainees is nearing completion at the CHP training facility in Adams. Participants are well on their way to full-time roles at CHP practices around the Berkshires. 
 
Interested applicants are invited to apply here for the upcoming January program or visit chpberkshires.org/apply-for-a-job.
 
The paid work-study program is funded as part of the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s $16.3 million investment in workforce development across the Commonwealth. CHP received a portion of these funds to build a talent pipeline for its own workforce development initiative. 
 
"Medical assistants play essential roles in supporting our care for patients across all CHP practice locations, and yet there has been a shortage of such talent in our community," said Eva Sheridan, CHP senior vice president for human resources. "By initiating a paid 'learn and earn' program, we benefit CHP care providers, our patients and anyone aspiring to a great career in health care." 
 
This program is accredited by the National Healthcareer Association. 

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MassDOT: South County Daytime Lane Closures

LEE, Mass. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced the following lane closures will be in effect along I-90, in Becket and Lee, from Monday, January 27, to Friday, Jan. 31.

  • Becket: Lane closures on I-90 eastbound and westbound, at mile marker 18.4, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., from Monday, Jan. 27, to Friday, Jan. 31.
  • Lee: Lane closures on I-90 westbound, at mile marker 9.9, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., from Monday, Jan. 27, to Tuesday, Jan. 28.
  • Lee: Lane closures on I-90 eastbound, at mile marker 9.9, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., from Wednesday, Jan. 29, to Friday, Jan. 31.

These closures are necessary to facilitate bridge maintenance and repair work.

Drivers traveling through the affected areas should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution. 

Appropriate signage, law enforcement details, and advanced message boards will be in place to guide drivers through the work area. ? 

All scheduled work is weather dependent and/or may be impacted due to an emergency.? ? ? ? 

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