Springfield School-To-Career

Calling all Northeast K–14 educators!

Due to overwhelming interest in our last cohort, we’re excited to announce that we’re opening another session of SparkEd: Microelectronics Ready (NEMC Edition)!

Want to bring real-world tech into your classroom this fall and get paid for it?

Whether you missed the first round or want to invite your peers, now is your chance to join this flexible virtual professional learning program focused on semiconductors, microelectronics, and advanced manufacturing.

Which Northeast state will take the lead this time? Drop your state in the comments and tag a colleague to show out for your school district! 📍

Program Highlights:
🍎 $300 Stipend upon completion
🍎 Dates: Oct 28, 2026 to Nov 20, 2026 (work at your own pace)
🍎 Time: 6–7 hours asynchronous + one 90-min live session
🍎 Live Session: Wed, Oct 28 (3:00 PM – 4:30 PM ET)
🍎 Perks: Ready-to-use lessons, coding resources, and STEM career spotlights

Spots are limited once again. Grab yours here: 👉 https://wkf.ms/42p0zJe

Share this with a teacher who needs to see it!

Great opportunity! Deadline is this Friday!!

More than 400 area students. One fast-paced Wall Street simulation. Countless opportunities to put financial knowledge and real-world skills into action.

The 21st Annual JA Stock Market Challenge connects classroom learning to the real world as students engage in fast-paced competition. Later that evening, corporate and collegiate teams get their turn to test their skills.

By becoming a sponsor, your business can support experiential education, gain valuable visibility in the community, and help give students access to opportunity-filled futures.

Join us in investing in what’s next for Western Massachusetts students. Learn more: https://ow.ly/3bOV50ZHjcR.

🚨Reminder - BayState Health BSEP program orientation tonight, Tues 9/15 @5:30 pm
759 Chestnut St, Surgery & Conference Center
✅Attendance is required to participate in the fall session, registration closes 9/18

What’s next starts with giving students opportunities to learn by doing. Your sponsorship of the 21st Annual JA Stock Market Challenge helps make that possible.

During this high-energy, real-time Wall Street simulation, students put financial literacy, teamwork, investing, and decision-making skills into action. By supporting the Challenge, your business helps provide meaningful real-world learning experiences that build students’ confidence and equip them to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Become a sponsor: https://ow.ly/Ptu550ZHjei.

Interest in Law, Public Safety or developing your leadership skills?
The DA's Office is taking applications until 9/18/26
Apply TODAY
See your Springfield School-To-Career Coordinator for WBLP credit too!

💧Applications are open for the Commission’s Drinking Water Treatment Training Scholarship Program through Thursday, August 27!

The Basic Drinking Water Treatment Training course can be the first step toward a rewarding, hands-on career in drinking water operations—one that offers the opportunity to develop valuable skills and serve your community.

👉Learn more and apply:
https://waterandsewer.org/scholarships/

📚The course is offered virtually through the Massachusetts Water Works Association (MWWA). Learn more about the course:
https://bit.ly/MWWACourse