The principals of Charles E. Shea High School and Tolman High School, John B. Richer, Jr., and Roger Rouselle, respectively, have announced that students at their high schools will have the opportunity to participate in a program which provides them with the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school.
     Under the newly formed articulation agreements between New England Tech, students taking specific business courses at Charles E Shea High School and Tolman High School may earn college credit through the Advanced Tech Program.
      "By transferring credits, students may receive advanced standing and reduce the costs of tuition, " said Mary Branco, Coordinator of High School Programs at NEIT. Dr. Jackie Walsh, Deputy Superintendent, Pawtucket School System, said "Earning college credit while in high school is an outstanding opportunity for students planning to pursue careers in the technical fields."
      Students taking specific business courses at both high schools may earn up to 18 college credits toward an associate degree in Computerized Business Management Technology at NEIT.
      "Advanced Tech will offer students an opportunity for a head start in a career area and also get them involved in a post-secondary education with a specific direction in mind," said Ms. Branco. "We congratulate the administration and faculty at Charles E. Shea High School and Tolman High School for offering this opportunity to their students."