LYNN — For the 28th year, the E-Team machinist program graduated 25 members of the program.

Program Director for the E-Team Machinist Programs Anthony Dunn said the program has had great success over the past couple decades, including graduating more than 350 to go on to work at General Electric on Route 128. 

“The field is very lucrative for a low level of education,” Dunn said.

“We call ourselves the E-Team because every student is put on a team and that’s their family for the duration of the program,” he said.

During the 5 month program, the E-team is able to help train machinist to take the National Incident Management System test, as well as pay for the fee to take it Dunn said.

He added the teams are diversified as far as age, ethnicity, “every way we can think of to mix them up so they have to learn to deal with other cultures.” 

The program also received $100,000 in the State’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget this year with support from the State Delegation. The funding helps keep the program free.

This is third year the program has received funding since FY23. 

Dunn said Class 28 stands out for its remarkable diversity, bringing together individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures.

“I continue to be impressed by the achievements and success of the E-Team program,” State Rep. Peter Capano said in a press release from State Sen. Brendan Crighton’s Office “I have seen firsthand how this program not only equips its students with the skills they need to excel in the modern workforce, but also what we can accomplish when we invest in vocational training in our community. Congratulations to the graduating Class 28!”

Crighton said the positive impact of the program cannot be overstated.

“This cohort of graduates has developed skills that will open doors as they enter the workforce.”