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Lincoln Tech - Somerville
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Located near Boston Massachusetts, considered by some tobe the medical heart of the country, the Somerville Campus ofLincoln Tech is easy to get to by car or public transportation andoffers free parking. Our facility offers two floors of trainingspace, which gives us the opportunity to offer a wide range ofprograms frequently, while at the same time keeping our classessmall so our students receive the personal attention that theydeserve. Applicants must be HS seniors or currently hold a HSDiploma or GED.



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ARTICLE: Somerville In-Depth
Somerville is a medium-sized city just north of Boston, with a 2000 census population of 77,478. It makes up for its small area (just over four square miles) with a population density that ranks fifth in the country for cities under 100,000 people--the highest density in Massachusetts. Its proximity to greater Boston makes it a popular place to live in Middlesex County.

The city has retained a blue-collar reputation despite a heavy influx of professionals from the Boston metropolitan area. Settled in 1630, Somerville was originally known as "Charlestown beyond the Neck" since it separated from the greater Charleston area in the late 17th century. Today it has an exceptionally diverse population that includes blue-collar Irish, Italian, Portuguese, Salvadoran, Brazilian, and Korean immigrants.

The extension of Boston's commuter subway has contributed to high growth in the area, and Somerville's proximity to Tufts and Harvard makes it a popular home to students and faculty. The reported median income in Somerville is $57,118, well above the national average of $46,242. Top Somerville employers include:
  • Cambridge Health Alliance
  • Tufts University
  • Centrus Home Care
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
  • Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates

Somerville's economy received a boost in 1980's Storefront Improvement Program, which resulted in an influx of $500,000 in private capital and more than $120,000 in city-funded commercial renovation.

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