SUCCESS IN THE FIELD
Following are the qualities and skills that are necessary for success in the field of ISSN:
Diagnostic and problem-solving skills are necessary
Dexterity is essential in performing the many tasks that require steady hands and good eye-hand coordination
Excellent communication skills are necessary to successfully interact with all members of an organization
Organizational and time-management skills are necessary
Analytical skills are necessary to discover solutions needed to perform a job effectively
Creative skills are necessary to provide suggestions or solutions to a problem
Project management skills are necessary in order to multitask, meet deadlines, reach goals, and resolve issues
Leadership skills are necessary for advancement
Frameworks
The ISSN Frameworks identify the competencies that students will have the opportunity to learn in a four-year time span.
Articulation Agreements
State articulation agreements are a uniform and consistent way for students in our ISSN program to enroll in any Massachusetts community college and be awarded credits for work completed at Chicopee Comprehensive High School. Our ISSN program has additional local articulation agreements with STCC, HCC, and Keene State College. These local agreements recognize credits beyond the standard 3 credit state recognition.
These agreements allow for a seamless continuation of education for our students.