STCC News

STCC partners with Elms to offer pathway to biology degree
Date: Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Springfield Technical Community College and the College of Our Lady of the Elms are partnering to create an affordable and seamless pathway for students to transfer into the Biology Program at Elms. Students who earn their associate degree in Engineering and Physical Science Transfer (Biology Transfer) from STCC can enroll at Elms as a biology major to seek a bachelor’s degree, according to the terms of an articulation agreement.
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STCC Applied Psychology program responds to mental health demand
Date: Friday, April 28, 2023

STCC, the only technical community college in Massachusetts, offers a variety of programs in healthcare and other fields that address industry demand for skilled workers. The Behavioral Science program Applied Psychology prepares students with the foundations of psychology. They acquire skills to enter the job market. Some choose to transfer to a four-year university or college to further their education.
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STCC inspired entrepreneur to create retro video game business
Date: Friday, April 28, 2023

STCC alumnus Frank Bond '08 owns Stateline Video Games, with three locations. He specializes in retro video games, selling brands such as Nintendo and Atari, which were popular in the 1980s. He says STCC helped shape who he is today.
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Spring STCC student fine arts exhibition on view through May 10
Date: Thursday, April 27, 2023

The Amy H. Carberry Fine Arts Gallery at Springfield Technical Community College presents the Spring Student Fine Arts Exhibition on view through May 10. Also open concurrently, and celebrating a 10-year anniversary, is the Camera Obscura Room.
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STCC grads reflect on Architecture and Building Technology 10-year anniversary
Date: Friday, April 21, 2023

On April 23, 2013, the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education approved Architecture and Building Technology as a two-year associate degree program at Springfield Technical Community College. “That was a great day,” Professor Warren Hall said. “We were approved after a seven-year process. Creating programs is something I love to do. I like to figure it out and find out how to get people through the door.”
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STCC theater to return in May after 3-year pandemic hiatus
Date: Friday, April 7, 2023

The STCC College Theater Workshop's spring production, titled “Laughing for all the Wrong Reasons: A Night of Dark Comedy,” features six 10-minute plays. Assistant Professor Phil O’Donoghue, who directs the students, said he’s looking forward to seeing the actors in action on the stage at Scibelli Theater (Building 2) for three free performances for audiences in May.
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STCC Respiratory Care students accepting job offers before graduation
Date: Friday, April 7, 2023

STCC's Respiratory Care associate degree program prepares students for in-demand jobs at healthcare facilities throughout the region. The college has connections with partners at medical centers in Massachusetts and Connecticut.
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College for Kids at STCC this summer offers fun learning experiences
Date: Friday, April 7, 2023

College for Kids at Springfield Technical Community College this summer will feature a range of engaging programs that expose young people between 11 and 16 to learning opportunities in STEM fields.
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STCC to offer Certified Nurse Assistant Plus training
Date: Friday, April 7, 2023

Springfield Technical Community College will offer Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Plus training in April and May. Participants who successfully complete the comprehensive in-person training will receive a CNA certificate, CPR certification and a Home Health Aide (HHA) training certificate. The program includes Alzheimer’s and Neurological Disorders training.
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STCC to offer free course to prepare to become a teacher assistant
Date: Thursday, April 6, 2023

Springfield Technical Community College will offer a free nine-week course to prepare for the job of para educator in the Springfield Public Schools. The para educator, also known as a teacher assistant, works with teachers and other school staff to provide instructional assistance, classroom support and implement effective classroom strategies to meet the needs of all students.
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