Berkshire Bank has announced that it has selected 30 high school seniors to receive a total of $45,000 in scholarships through its Berkshire Bank Foundation Scholarship Awards Program. Each of the recipients will receive $1,500.

A team of 200 Berkshire Bank employee volunteers reviewed nearly 300 applications to select the winners. The winners all reside in the regions served by Berkshire Bank, including communities in Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, and Vermont.

Vermont career technical education (CTE) students claimed seven national medals, scholarships and a Harley Davidson Motorcycle at a national conference for skills and leadership.

SkillsUSA Vermont had 75 students attend the National Leadership and Skills Conference in Louisville, Kentucky June 18-21, 2016 for a several days of competition, motivation and opportunity. More than 6,000 students from around the United States, Guam, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia competed in 100 occupational and leadership skill areas.