New England Board of Higher Ed to Recognize Electric Boat, Westerly Ed Ctr

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New England Board of Higher Education to Recognize Electric Boat, Westerly Education Center for Excellence in Talent Development

For more information, contact John O. Harney at 617-533-9501 or

[email protected]

What: 2018 Excellence Award presentation to Electric Boat and Westerly Education Center with brief speaking program

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2018, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Rhode Island State House, R.I. House Lounge

Details: The NEBHE Excellence Award honors the best in higher education efforts throughout New England. Past recipients include U.S. Sen. George Mitchell of Maine, U.S. Sen. Ted Kennedy of Massachusetts, U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire, noted oceanographer Robert D. Ballard, and Dartmouth College President Emeritus James Wright. Since 2017, Westerly Education Center has trained 800 men and women, some with no prior manufacturing experience, for new successful careers in maritime manufacturing skills at Electric Boat.

Who: New England Board of Higher Education; Electric Boat; Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner; Royce Family Fund; the presidents of University of Rhode Island, Community College of Rhode Island and Rhode Island College; elected officials and guests

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About NEBHE

Founded in 1955 by six visionary New England governors, NEBHE brings together leaders of education, higher education, government, business and labor to forge partnerships and advance ideas that enhance the economy and quality of life in the six-state region and around the world. NEBHE works to increase the education opportunities for New England residents and to promote collaboration among the region's colleges and universities to expand access, success, affordability and the economic impact of higher education.