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After Dark program expands carpentry and plumbing pathways; students helped rebuild Klasky Common holiday displays
Summary
The district described the After Dark program — a partnership with New Bedford High School offering students carpentry and plumbing instruction from 3–6 p.m. — and displayed work the students completed for Klasky Common Park’s holiday exhibit.
District staff and instructors told the school committee on Feb. 11 that the After Dark program, which brings New Bedford High School students to Greater New Bedford Vocational Technical for hands‑on carpentry and plumbing training after the regular school day, is entering its third year and expanding pathways.
The program began in fall 2022. Students attend academic classes at New Bedford High School and then travel to the vocational school Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. to receive trade instruction. Karen Walsh, continuing education specialist for the vocational school, said the program’s carpentry and plumbing pathways provide extended access to Chapter 74 vocational…
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