The Eastern Connecticut Radio Academy Broadcasting School is proud to accept the endorsement of Mike Rice, President of the Connecticut Broadcasters Association. This endorsement recommends the Eastern Connecticut Radio Academy Broadcasting School's program to those interested in pursuing jobs in radio. As a retired owner of
Nutmeg Broadcasting and the current President of the
Connecticut Broadcasters Association Mike Rice has been an observer and consultant for the the Eastern Connecticut Radio Academy broadcasting School since its inception in 2006. "I’m familiar with its curriculum and operating practices. This is a unique educational concept because it is the only radio broadcast training facility in the Connecticut area where the entire program is run in a
working radio station operation.The training and education received is exactly the same as a new employee would experience. Included in the program are many hours of real time on-air work. Graduates are assured that they can move out to radio jobs with all the experience of an applicant who has been actively employed in radio programming. This gives Eastern Connecticut Radio Academy Broadcasting School graduates a competitive advantage when searching for work.
Mike Merlin, Eastern Connecticut Radio Academy Broadcasting School director, is careful to screen applicants for the program to be sure they have a real opportunity to succeed in the program. The training is thorough and completely covers all areas of radio programming. Constant testing and review assures confidence in a successful outcome from the program."
"I recommend and endorse the Eastern Connecticut Radio Academy Broadcasting School program."
Michael C. Rice
Retired Owner,
Nutmeg Broadcasting
860-456-7400
About the Eastern Connecticut Radio Academy Broadcasting School: (ECRA) offers a three month intensive hands on training program for those interested in obtaining jobs in radio. Classes form three times per year with and provide students with the opportunity to earn real air-time at both radio stations. Radio broadcast training is provided by Mike Merlin, on-air personality and Program Director of
Hitmusic i98.3 FM in Willimantic, CT. The Eastern Connecticut Radio Academy is approved by the
Connecticut Department of Higher Education.
A free no obligation tour of the radio station and broadcasting school can be setup by e-mailing Mike Merlin at mikemerlin@wili.com or by calling 860-456-1111 ext. 104 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Real Students, real results!
April Couilliard-On Air personality at Star 99.9 in Bridgeport CT
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Cracking the microphone in the i-98.3 FM studio for the first time was both exhilarating and nerve wracking, but knowing that I did not have to be perfect and was in training helped tremendously with my confidence and ability. In addition to being on the air I was able to produce commercials for the radio station as well. Because of the skills I developed while training I now work at the very station I trained at."
Patrick Murphy-On Air Personality weekends at 96.5 TIC-FM in Hartford CT
"The Eastern Connecticut Radio Academy Broadcasting School is more than a broadcasting school. It is a broadcasting school at a fully functioning radio station where you can observe the day to day inner workings of the radio business. It has truly given me the foundation to build a broadcasting career upon and prepared me for a successful future in the field. If you are looking for a program that really goes beyond a textbook, The Eastern Connecticut Radio Academy Broadcasting School is the easy choice!"
When you train at the Eastern Connecticut Radio Academy Broadcasting School you train at a fully functioning FM radio station. When you visit the Eastern Connecticut Radio Academy Broadcasting School studios you're visiting a real radio station. You'll see the on-air studio, production rooms and meet the on-air personalities who work there. The exciting world of radio is just a phone call or mouse click away! Call (860) 456-1111 ext. 104 or click
here to contact us and schedule a tour today!
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