BEVERLY — (Photos) Superintendent Suzanne Charochak and Principal Mark Thomas report that Beverly High School has partnered with local schools to provide Career and Technical Education (CTE) training to students through the State’s Chapter 74 Partnership Program, also known as the After Dark Program.
BHS students have been participating in the After Dark Program since 2020. Held in partnership with Salem High School and Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School, the program allows Beverly students to access CTE programs while remaining a student at BHS and earning a BHS diploma.
On average, about 20-30 students have participated in the program each year.
The partnership between BHS and Salem High School is the first partnership between public comprehensive high schools in the state. Despite being long-time rivals, the partnership fosters an environment where BHS and SHS students can come together to work, learn and build relationships.
The After Dark program is open to juniors and seniors. Students attend BHS classes in the morning and then take a bus to Essex Tech or Salem High School in the afternoon for their shop classes. Over the course of two years, students are able to attain the 900 hours of hands-on work experience required to earn their certificate.
At Salem High School, students can participate in Automotive Technology and Medical Assisting programs. At Essex Tech, students can participate in Advanced Manufacturing, Construction Craft Laborers, Health Assisting, and Sustainable Horticulture programs.
By participating in the program, students earn industry credentials and have opportunities to access co-ops in their related fields.
To learn more about the After Dark Program, click here.
From left, Automotive Technology students Tyler Dominguez, Class of ’23, Ismael Alejandro, Class of ’24, Charles Higgins, Class of ’24, Alex Odomore, Class of ’23, Logan DeRobertis, Class of ’23, Kyle Fowler, Class of ’23, Tye Chakoutis, Class of ’24, George Russo, Class of ’24, Samuel Craveiro, Class of ’23. (Photo Courtesy Beverly Public Schools)
From left, Construction Craft Laborers students Colin Walsh, Class of ’24, Darmine Paiz Echevarria, Class of ’24.
From left, Beverly Sustainable Horticulture students Isaiah Chapman, Class of ’24, and Lance Morkeski, Class of ’23.
