STCC News
STCC offers online courses to clients of MassHire Workforce System
Date: Monday, April 27, 2020
Springfield Technical Community College offers hundreds of affordable online courses that may be available free for individuals who use services provided by the statewide MassHire Workforce System. The courses can be completed from home to help workers and job-seekers enhance their skills and become more competitive candidates in the job market.
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STCC nursing student ready to step up to COVID-19 challenges
Date: Friday, May 1, 2020
Springfield Technical Community College nursing student Monica Aldrich is no stranger to working on the front lines during a pandemic. Aldrich has served as a firefighter-paramedic for the town of Amherst for the past 14 years. She will graduate in May 2020 and hopes to find work as a nurse.
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STCC professors named 2020 Deliso and Scibelli Endowed Chairs
Date: Friday, May 1, 2020
Springfield Technical Community College named two professors as the 2020 endowed chair award recipients. The college selected Tracey McKethan, program chair and professor of Health Information Technology, as the 2020 Joseph J. Deliso Sr. Endowed Chair. John Wakelin, chair of Digital Media Production and faculty member, was chosen as 2020 Anthony M. Scibelli Endowed Chair.
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Nursing Schools Almanac ranks STCC 2-year program among top
Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2020
The nursing program at Springfield Technical Community College is among the top 10 two-year programs in Massachusetts, according to Nursing Schools Almanac. The program at STCC was ranked in list of the Best Associate Degree in Nursing Programs in Massachusetts: 2020 Rankings.
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STCC Respiratory Care program lends ventilators to hospitals
Date: Monday, April 27, 2020
Springfield Technical Community College’s Respiratory Care program is lending its five ventilators to area hospitals preparing for a surge in patients due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Christopher Scott, dean of the School of Health and Patient Simulation, said STCC is prepared to donate or lend any equipment hospitals need during the coronavirus emergency. The school recently donated all of its personal protective equipment to area hospitals, medical centers and first responders.
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STCC virtual tea series to highlight women in leadership roles
Date: Friday, April 24, 2020
Springfield Technical Community College will celebrate achievements by female leaders with a virtual tea series called “We the Women.” STCC will feature local speakers who will discuss their careers, accomplishments and the barriers they faced in a live video conferencing format. Viewers will have a chance to enjoy a cup of tea while watching the presentations and ask questions at the end.
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STCC launched vibrant career for director of nursing program at UConn
Date: Friday, April 10, 2020
STCC helped Carrie Eaton get started on a journey in a career in nursing. She began as a pediatric nurse, then became a labor and delivery nurse after giving birth to her first child. She ended up going back to college and earned a Ph.D. in nursing.
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STCC opens summer and fall registration for current and new students
Date: Friday, April 17, 2020
Springfield Technical Community College opened registration for summer and fall classes, offering hundreds of convenient and affordable options for currently enrolled and new students. Current STCC students have until April 20 to sign up for classes before registration opens to new students on April 21.
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STCC respiratory care students helping at hospitals
Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Several respiratory care students from Springfield Technical Community College’s senior class are seeking limited permit licenses to help meet the demand to help patients during the coronavirus pandemic. Esther Perrelli Brookes, director and department chair of the Respiratory Care program, said three students from STCC already are working at Baystate Medical Center after applying for and receiving respiratory care limited permit licenses.
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Apply now for scholarships
Date: Monday, April 6, 2020
The STCC Foundation offers four academic scholarships annually each Spring semester. This year's deadline to apply has been extended through Friday, April 17th.
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