ENTREPRENEURSHIP PATHWAY

The Mount Everett Entrepreneurship pathway offers programming in the Culinary Arts as well as in Carpentry/Building Structures. Students interested in either of these vocational programs should participate in the 9th grade exploration courses before choosing their focus. The focus of these programs is for students to learn and gain tangible skills that can be transitioned into the work force. Students in either focus area will complete a work based learning experience in their field during senior year.

Carpentry/Building Structures:
This specialized course offers building trades students a block of time for intensive study of the many aspects of the building, woodworking, and landscaping industries. Students will develop skills and attitudes which will qualify them for employment and future vocation preparation at the college or technical school level.

Culinary:
This intensive program studies the professional food service industry, including designing restaurants, opening of a cafe′, and school and community catering.  THE WEDNESDAY CAFE is open most Wednesdays from 11:00 am to 12:45 pm in the Eagles Loft or for take out.   Mt. Everett Culinary also caters.  From baked goods to salads to sides to entrees, let the Mt. Everett Culinary students can do the work for you. 

Work-Based Learning
Students should be prepared for both college and career in a seamless and integrated way. The vocational pathway is dedicated to equipping students with the knowledge, skills and experiences they need to take ownership over their plans after high school. We want to help our students see the connections between the academic learning that they experience in the classroom and the application of that learning in the larger world. Many partnerships with area businesses and employers have been fostered through the internship program. Some examples of internship placements include the following:

The American Institute for Economic Research
The Barrington Brewery
Berkshire National Fish Hatchery
Caligari Design
Crane’s Outdoor Power Equipment
Fairview Hospital
GB9 Women’s Clothing
Generac Dealership Seward Electric
Isgood Realty
Jim Lovejoy Cabinetmakers
Massini Bus Company
Mill River Farm
Mike Stevens Outdoor Services
Mount Everett 4H Agriculture
Phillips Painting
Pittsfield Communication Services
Race Mountain Tree Services
Railroad Street Youth Project
Rewear Consignment
Riga Construction
Shakespeare & Co.
Southern Berkshire Childcare Program
The Southfield Store
Taft Farm
Tobey Hill Farm
Treyson Racin’
Wheeler & Taylor

Required Core Credits:
- 4 credits English - Must reach a proficiency score of 240 on the MCAS exam or complete an Educational Proficiency Plan. Students must pass the equivalent of English I, English II, English III, and English IV.
- 4 credits Social Studies (one credit must be U.S. History)
- 4 credits Mathematics – Must reach a proficiency score of 240 on the MCAS exam or complete an Educational Proficiency Plan.
- 3 credits Science – Must pass biology and pass MCAS with a minimum score of 220.
- 1 credit Wellness (0.5 must be a participatory wellness class)
- 2 credits in any of the following areas: arts, technology or vocational education.