After You Graduate
Making a Difference in the Lives of Students and the Local Economy
Shannon Lane -pictured, Essex Ag-Tech, 2007 (Ipswich) Valedictorian, Mass. Vocational Student of the Year, Cornell University student majoring in Landscape Architecture
Joe Buzun-Essex Ag-Tech, 2008 (Saugus) Valedictorian, Merrimack College student majoring in civic engineering; full, four year scholarship recipient.
Paul Tessier: Essex Ag-Tech, 2005 (Salem) Attending Colorado State University majoring in Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Danielle Feenstra: Essex Ag-Tech, 2002 (Haverhill) Attended NSCC and opened Designs by Danielle a floral design business in May of 2007
Mike Kastinotis: Essex Ag-Tech, 1998 (Lynn) Salem State College B.S. in Cartography and currently employed as a GIS Analyst at Weston and Sampson Environmental Engineering
Andy Cotreau: Essex Ag-Tech, 1980 (Peabody) Founded Northeast Nursery in 1982.
When Aggie students complete their education here, they are well equipped to follow a number of pathways to success.
In 2007, 13 percent of our graduates chose to go straight into the workforce or pursue other training opportunities. These motivated students are working in the public and private sector, for large companies, small companies, or themselves. We take pride in knowing that we have helped them prepare for the work world, by giving them not only the academic and vocational training but also the guidance to build a resume that helps them find the best career opportunities.
In 2007, 87 percent of our graduates went on to pursue higher education:
- 19% attend four year public colleges
- 15% attend four year private colleges
- 48% attend two year public colleges
- 5% attend two year private college
The following is a list of where you will find many Aggie graduates:
| UMass Amherst | University of Maine |
| UMass Boston | University of New Hampshire |
| UMass Lowell | Unity College |
| Salem State College | Paul Smith’s College |
| Westfield State College | Green Mountain State College |
| Mass. College of Art | State University of New York at Cobleskill |
| Framingham State College | Johnson and Wales University |
| Fitchburg State College | Becker College |
| Northern Essex Community College | Regis College |
| North Shore Community College | Colorado State University |
| Middlesex Community College | University of New England |
| Bunker Hill Community College | Cornell University |
One final note: The door at Essex Aggie is never closed. No matter when you complete your education here, we stand ready to assist you as you grow in your personal and professional life. If you need a transcript or other documentation from your years here as a student, or you simply want to let us know what you’re up to, give us a call. (For additional information, visit our Alumni page.)
Speaking of alumni, the Essex Aggie alumni association also provides excellent support, information, and tools to keep in touch with your fellow grads. Check out their website whenever you want to get in touch with this great group.