Students Graduate From New England Tech

May 21, 2018

The Minister of Education and Workforce Development Diallo Rabain, today [May 21] offered congratulations to the Bermudian students who recently graduated from the New England Institute of Technology [NEIT].

The Department provides funds for students in the amount of $10,000.00 per year. In addition, students attending NEIT receive an additional $7000.00 from the school. Students receive a total of $17,000.00.

Minister Rabain, Damani Edwards, Justine Dzofonoo-Burch, Stephen Outerbridge, Ellington Weldon and Allen Richardson, Department of Workforce Development

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The funding was made possible through a Memorandum of Understanding [MOU] signed between NEIT and the Department of Workforce Development which stipulates that both organizations cooperate in education and training initiatives which will further develop the skilled labour force of Bermuda through developing and accessing educational programs.

New England Institute of Technology is a private, non-profit technical university with an enrollment of more than 3,000 students and is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.

Founded in 1940, the university offers more than 55 associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and online/hybrid degree programs focusing on a proven combination of technical expertise coupled with hands-on learning.

The students received funding from the Department of Workforce Development as well as financial awards from NEIT were:

  • Sergio Ball – BSc Cyber Security and Network Engineering
  • Justine Dzofonoo-Burch – BSc Cyber Security and Network Engineering
  • Damani Edwards – BSc. Business Management
  • Chase Hollis – ASc Marine Technology
  • Comoros Matthew – ASc Mechanical Engineering Technology
  • Stephen Outerbridge – BSc Cyber Security and Network Engineering
  • Dwaynisha Pearman – ASc Nursing
  • Neil Thompson – ASc Automotive Collision Repair Technology
  • Ellington Weldon- BSc Mechanical Engineering Technology

Minister Rabain, Stephen Outerbridge, Damani Edwards and Allen Richardson, Department of Workforce Development

NEIT Grad Bermuda May 2018 (2)

Minister Rabain said: “We appreciate our partnership with NEIT to provide degree courses to meet the further education needs of Bermuda’s students. I wish to congratulate all the graduates and wish them continued success as they continue their studies or work in their respective fields.”

Senior Vice President and Provost at New England Institute of Technology, Dr. Douglas H. Sherman noted: “We are proud to award these outstanding students and are pleased to add their names to our growing list of Bermuda alumni. International students provide faculty, staff and students the opportunity to be exposed to different cultures. It has been a great learning experience for everyone.”

The Following is a list of students who received degrees.

Associate in Science Degree Graduates

  • Chae Hollis – Marine Technology
  • Cormori Matthews – Mechanical Engineering Technology
  • Dwaynisha Pearman – Nursing
  • Neil Thompson – Automotive Collision Repair Technology

Bachelor of Science Degree Graduates

  • Sergio Ball – Cyber Security and Network Engineering
  • Justine Dzofonoo-Burch – Cyber Security and Network Engineering
  • Damani Edwards – Business Management
  • Stephen Outerbridge – Cyber Security and Network Engineering
  • Ellington Weldon – Mechanical Engineering Technology

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  1. Shar L says:

    Well done all!