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New EMTs graduate from Springfield AMR’s first ‘Earn While You Learn’ program

By Monica Ricci on

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Eleven trainees officially became EMTs Friday, marking the end of the City of Springfield and American Medical Response’s first ‘Earn While You Learn’ course.

First launched in August 2019, the Earn While You Learn program allows participants to be employed full-time with AMR while undergoing the 10-week EMT-Basic certification course.

Springfield Mayor Domenic Saro and Springfield Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi were at AMR Friday to congratulate the graduates and announce the launch of the second Earn While You Learn program.

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