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Class of '24 Alumni, Jacky Tran of Automotive Technology

Jacky Tran

Automotive Technology '24

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Class of '24 Alumni, Jacky Tran of Automotive Technology

Jacky Tran

Automotive Technology '24

Jacky Tran, 2024 graduate of the Automotive Technology associate degree program, admires Franklin Cummings Tech for its supportive community and professors that helped him along the way.

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Dominic Glennon

Opticianry '24 AS

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Dominic Glennon

Opticianry '24 AS

Dominic Glennon, Opticianry Class of 2021, was the first person in his family to graduate from college. He paid the tuition using a combination of grants, loans, and personal savings–an investment he said was well worth it.

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Lashun Alston

Lashun Alston

Building Energy Management '24

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Lashun Alston

Lashun Alston

Building Energy Management '24

Lashun Alston decided to invest in himself and enroll in Franklin Cummings Tech’s Building Energy Management associate degree because he wanted a good career, not just a job.

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Dayshon Brandao

Construction Management '24 AS

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Dayshon Brandao

Construction Management '24 AS

Dayshon Brandao said his decision to earn an HVAC&R Technology certificate in 2021 and then an associate degree in Construction Management in 2024 at Franklin Cummings Tech has paid big dividends.

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Class of '24 Alumni, Fekadu Belay of Cybersecurity

Fekadu Belay

Cybersecurity '24

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Class of '24 Alumni, Fekadu Belay of Cybersecurity

Fekadu Belay

Cybersecurity '24

Fekadu Belay, 2024 graduate of the Cybersecurity associate degree concentration,  was referred by a friend who graduated from Franklin Cummings Tech. The curriculum matched his ambitions and goals.

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Class '24 Alumni Naomi Schuman of Opticianry

Naomi Schuman

Opticianry '24

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Class '24 Alumni Naomi Schuman of Opticianry

Naomi Schuman

Opticianry '24

Naomi Schuman, 2024 graduate of the Opticianry associate degree program, got her start at Franklin Cummings Tech after Instructor George Bourque Jr. encouraged her to apply while she was employed at his optical store as front desk staff.

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Liam Cook

Liam Cook

Opticianry '24

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Liam Cook

Liam Cook

Opticianry '24

Liam Cook started new employment at New England College of Optometry as a licensed optician the same week that he graduated from our Opticianry associate degree program.

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Class of '24 Alumni, Clotilde Varela of Computer Information Technology

Clotilde Varela

Computer Information Technology '24

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Class of '24 Alumni, Clotilde Varela of Computer Information Technology

Clotilde Varela

Computer Information Technology '24

Clotilde Varela, 2024 graduate of the Computer Information Technology associate degree program, is excited to start work in the IT field.

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Class of '24 Alumni, Sarah Jarpe of HVACR

Sarah Jarpe

HVACR Technology '24

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Class of '24 Alumni, Sarah Jarpe of HVACR

Sarah Jarpe

HVACR Technology '24

Sarah Jarpe always found working with tools and her hands to be a fulfilling experience. So she decided to make the change from Architecture to practice a skilled trade in HVACR Technology here at Franklin Cummings Tech.

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Class of '24 Alumni, Clinton Ngamne of Renewable Energy Technology

Clinton Ngamne

Renewable Energy Technology '24

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Class of '24 Alumni, Clinton Ngamne of Renewable Energy Technology

Clinton Ngamne

Renewable Energy Technology '24

Clinton Ngamne, 2024 graduate of the Renewable Energy Technology associate degree concentration, started his journey at Franklin Cummings Tech early. While in high school he participated in the Advanced Standing Associates Program (ASAP).

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Class of '24 Alumni, Gurveer Sidhu of Health Information Technology

Gurveer Sidhu

Health Information Technology '24

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Class of '24 Alumni, Gurveer Sidhu of Health Information Technology

Gurveer Sidhu

Health Information Technology '24

Gurveer Sidhu, 2024 graduate of the Health Information Technology associate degree program, credits Franklin Cummings Tech for having one of the best courses in Health IT.

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Class '24 Alumni Katherine Thomas of Renewable Energy Technology

Katherine Thomas

Renewable Energy '24

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Class '24 Alumni Katherine Thomas of Renewable Energy Technology

Katherine Thomas

Renewable Energy '24

Katherine Thomas Voog, 2024 graduate of the Renewable Energy associate degree concentration, wanted to have a positive impact on the environment. At the start of her search for environmental-related degrees, Franklin Cummings Tech had just launched its new Renewable Energy Technology degree program and it caught her attention.

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Christopher Whyte

Christopher Whyte

Automotive Technology ’23

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Christopher Whyte

Christopher Whyte

Automotive Technology ’23

Christopher Whyte, a 2023 graduate of the Automotive Technology associate degree program, said Franklin Cummings Tech helped him land his first job and prepared him for a bright future.

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Michael Shirkus

Michael Shirkus

HVAC&R Technology '23

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Michael Shirkus

Michael Shirkus

HVAC&R Technology '23

Before he even graduated from the Fundamentals of HVAC&R certificate program, Michael Shirkus had lined up a well-paying job in the HVAC field.

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Joseph Salami

Joseph Salami

Computer Information Technology ’23

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Joseph Salami

Joseph Salami

Computer Information Technology ’23

Joseph Salami wasn’t sure what his path was until coming to Franklin Cummings Tech, where he discovered his passion for Computer Information Technology.

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Laura Campbell

Laura Campbell

Opticianry '23

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Laura Campbell

Laura Campbell

Opticianry '23

Laura Campbell researched careers in Opticianry—a field in which both of her parents are involved—and discovered that Franklin Cummings Tech offers the state’s only Opticianry associate degree program.

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Alimael Rivera Martinez

Alimael Rivera Martinez

Electronics Technology '23

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Alimael Rivera Martinez

Alimael Rivera Martinez

Electronics Technology '23

Air Force veteran Alimael Rivera Martinez said Franklin Cummings Tech faculty and staff provided the support and assistance he needed to earn his certificate in Electronics Technology and to help him transition from the military sector into the civilian world.

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Michael Philbrook

Michael Philbrook

Construction Management ’23

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Michael Philbrook

Michael Philbrook

Construction Management ’23

Michael Philbrook, who earned an associate degree holder in Construction Management, is passionate about seeing construction projects grow from the ground up.

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Julio Arias

Julio Arias

Automotive Technology ’23

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Julio Arias

Julio Arias

Automotive Technology ’23

After earning an associate degree in Automotive Technology, Julio Arias got a job through Franklin Cumming Tech’s Career Fair.

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Patrick Rema

Patrick Rema

HVAC&R Technology '23

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Patrick Rema

Patrick Rema

HVAC&R Technology '23

Patrick Rema says the 9-month HVAC&R Technology program was a great experience. He is already applying all of the things he learned in class at his new job and says the faculty really prepared him for the challenges he is facing in the field.

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Kiventczy Guerrier

Kiventczy Guerrier

Computer Information Technology '23

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Kiventczy Guerrier

Kiventczy Guerrier

Computer Information Technology '23

Kiventczy Guerrier says his associate degree in Computer Information Technology taught him many marketable skills, particularly in the field of network security.

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Dan Perez

Daniel Perez

Electrical Technology ’07

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Dan Perez

Daniel Perez

Electrical Technology ’07

While at Franklin Cummings Tech, Daniel Perez started a small business transporting college athletic teams to their games. That small operation is now a global ground transportation company that operates brick and mortar locations in New York, Boston, New Jersey, Connecticut, and New Hampshire.

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Christ-Lee Fils-Aime

Christ-Lee Fils-Aime

Electronics Technology '22

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Christ-Lee Fils-Aime

Christ-Lee Fils-Aime

Electronics Technology '22

Christ-Lee Fils Aime, who is currently enrolled in the Engineering Technology associate degree program, with a concentration in Renewable Energy Technology, wants to work in the renewable energy field so he can help build a more sustainable future for communities around the world.

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D. Michael Lord

D. Michael Lord

Computer Information Technology '22

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D. Michael Lord

D. Michael Lord

Computer Information Technology '22

D. Michael Lord said the college made him feel like he was set up for success right from the start of his studies and through to graduation.

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Claudino Teixeira

Claudino Teixiera

Electrical Engineering '22

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Claudino Teixeira

Claudino Teixiera

Electrical Engineering '22

Claudino Teixeira enrolled at the college while in high school and shortly after emigrating from Cape Verde. He said it was challenging, but the college’s strong support system helped him adjust and succeed in his studies.

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Javier Quezada

Javier Quezada

Construction Management '22

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Javier Quezada

Javier Quezada

Construction Management '22

Javier Quezada is a 2022 graduate of Franklin Cummings Tech’s Construction Management associate degree program. He chose his major because he has always had a passion for building and seeing how things are made.

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Cedric Boussos

Opticianry '22

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Cedric Boussos

Opticianry '22

Cedric Boussos started the Opticianry program as a high school junior through BFIT’s Early College program. This allowed him to earn his associate degree just one year after graduating high school.

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Benjamin Guerra Murga

Benjamin Guerra-Murga

Construction Management '24

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Benjamin Guerra Murga

Benjamin Guerra-Murga

Construction Management '24

Currently in the second year of a four-year apprenticeship with the Carpenters Union, Benjamin Guerra-Murga hopes to eventually become a leader in the construction industry.

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Liyakat Khalifa

Liyakat Khalifa

Electrical Engineering '21

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Liyakat Khalifa

Liyakat Khalifa

Electrical Engineering '21

In this video, Liyakat Khalifa said finishing his degree during the COVID-19 pandemic was difficult, but the faculty in the Electrical Engineering department went the extra mile to give him the support he needed to succeed.

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Hanna Quigley

Hanna Quigley

Mechanical Engineering Technology '21

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Hanna Quigley

Hanna Quigley

Mechanical Engineering Technology '21

In this video, Hanna Quigley explains that deciding to attend BFIT was one of the best choices she’s ever made because it allowed her to grow and earn a degree that really fit her interests.

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Calvin Reed

Calvin Reed

Automotive Technology '21

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Calvin Reed

Calvin Reed

Automotive Technology '21

Calvin Reed became an apprentice technician at Boston Volvo in December 2019 thanks to the college’s partnership with Village Automotive Group. Students accepted into the program earn a part-time job at a Village Automotive dealership, one-on-one mentoring, and scholarship funds.

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Munu Shrestha

Munu Shrestha

Opticianry '17

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Munu Shrestha

Munu Shrestha

Opticianry '17

At the college’s Spring career fair at the end of her senior year, Munu Shrestha received several job offers and accepted a student optician position at Warby Parker. Just four years later, she is the licensed optical manager for the company’s Newbury Street store and an evangelist for the field of opticianry.

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Hernan Escobar

Hernan Escobar

Computer Technology '21

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Hernan Escobar

Hernan Escobar

Computer Technology '21

Hernan Escobar graduated in 2021 with an Associate Degree in Computer Technology. In this video, he describes how the college’s supportive professors helped him grow both personally and professionally and prepared him for a career in computer networking.

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Peter Haubrich

Peter Haubrich

Health Information Technology '16

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Peter Haubrich

Peter Haubrich

Health Information Technology '16

Peter Haubrich’s job is to set up and maintain the technology systems that hospitals and other healthcare providers rely on to securely access and share patient data. “Without people like me doing what I do, providers can’t get patient data and they can’t give the quality care that people need,” he said.

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Dylan Murphy

Dylan Murphy

Construction Management '20

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Dylan Murphy

Dylan Murphy

Construction Management '20

Dylan Murphy, a 2020 graduate of the Construction Management associate degree program, says the key to college and career success is simple: show up every day and be open to all opportunities that come your way.

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Monique Nolberto

Monique Nolberto

Construction Management '22

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Monique Nolberto

Monique Nolberto

Construction Management '22

The Construction Management associate degree program opened up a world of possibilities opened up for this single mom who is originally from Belize.

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Jayvonte Odom

Jayvonte Odom

Construction Management '21

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Jayvonte Odom

Jayvonte Odom

Construction Management '21

Jayvonte Odom started college as a communications major, but it wasn’t the right fit. After taking a few years off, he decided to instead explore construction and engineering programs. He wanted a small, affordable school where he could build relationships with professors and other students.

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Bryan Samuel

Bryan Samuel

HVAC&R Technology '21

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Bryan Samuel

Bryan Samuel

HVAC&R Technology '21

Bryan Samuel says in this video that the highlight of his college experience was the hands-on labs, where students work on real-world heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems to prepare for roles as HVAC&R technicians.

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Hemildo Benros

Hemildo Benros

Mechanical Engineering Technology '21

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Hemildo Benros

Hemildo Benros

Mechanical Engineering Technology '21

In this video, Hemildo Benros credits his college experience for helping him start his career immediately after graduation as a design engineer for National Grid.

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Marie Rose Bossous

Marie Rose Bossous

Opticianry '21

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Marie Rose Bossous

Marie Rose Bossous

Opticianry '21

As an older student, Marie Rose Bossous was worried about going to college. The Opticianry professors and college staff not only gave her the support and encouragement she needed to succeed, they became like a second family.

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David Capone

David Capone

Electrical Technology '21

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David Capone

David Capone

Electrical Technology '21

In this video, David Capone says he has been able to take everything he learned in his college classes into his job at an electrical company.

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Donovan Duncan

Donovan Duncan

Automotive Technology '21

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Donovan Duncan

Donovan Duncan

Automotive Technology '21

In this video, Donovan Duncan explains that he plans to use his degree to earn a living as an auto mechanic while he prepares for additional study.

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Jordan Myers

Jordan Myers

Mechanical Engineering Technology '21

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Jordan Myers

Jordan Myers

Mechanical Engineering Technology '21

In this video, Jordan Myers explains how his college experiences and the internship he had at GE Aviation while a student led to a job after graduation.

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Marcson Alexandre

Marcson Alexandre

Biomedical Engineering Technology '21

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Marcson Alexandre

Marcson Alexandre

Biomedical Engineering Technology '21

In this video, Marcson Alexandre says the best part of his college experience was the professors, who gave him the support he needed to earn his degree.

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Anthony Duran

Anthony Duran

HVAC&R Technology '21

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Anthony Duran

Anthony Duran

HVAC&R Technology '21

In this video, Anthony Duran says going to Franklin Cummings Tech was one of the best experiences of his life because he learned so much through the in-person, hands-on classes.

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