STCC to host healthcare career exploration night on Nov. 17

Attendees will have a chance to observe and meet with students and faculty at Allied Health Careers Exploration Night on Nov. 17.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Springfield Technical Community College will host a healthcare career exploration event on Tuesday, Nov. 17, offering prospective students, career changers, and anyone interested in the healthcare field an opportunity to discover educational pathways and to explore a wide range of career options.

Open to the public, the event will take place from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the first-floor lobby of STCC’s Health Sciences Building (Building 20).

Attendees will have the opportunity to tour the college’s SIMS Medical Center, a nationally recognized patient simulation facility, visit academic departments, meet faculty members and current students, and participate in demonstrations and hands-on activities that introduce them to various healthcare professions.

“We want people to see the many possibilities available to them in healthcare and to experience firsthand the hands-on learning that makes STCC’s programs unique,” said Christopher Scott, dean of the School of Health & Patient Simulation. “Whether you’re just starting to explore career options or looking to make a change, this event is an opportunity to meet our faculty and students, explore our facilities, and discover a path toward a rewarding career in healthcare.”

The college offers a broad range of healthcare-related programs:

Prospective students can explore both traditional and accelerated nursing pathways, along with certificate, associate degree, and workforce development programs designed to prepare students for careers in the healthcare industry.

Registration is encouraged but not required. Interested individuals can register online by visiting stcc.io/alliedhealthcareersnight.

Event Details

What: STCC Allied Health Careers Exploration Night
When: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026, from 4:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: Health Sciences Building (B20), first-floor lobby, Springfield Technical Community College
Registration: stcc.io/alliedhealthcareersnight. Registration is encouraged but not required.

For more information, contact STCC’s School of Health & Patient Simulation at SHPS@stcc.edu or 413-755-7477.

About Springfield Technical Community College

STCC, the Commonwealth’s only technical community college, continues the pioneering legacy of the Springfield Armory with comprehensive and technical education in manufacturing, STEM, healthcare, business, social services, and the liberal arts. STCC’s highly regarded workforce, certificate, degree, and transfer programs are the most affordable in Springfield and provide opportunity for the vitality of Western Massachusetts. Founded in 1967, the College—a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution—seeks to close achievement gaps among students who traditionally face societal barriers. STCC supports students as they transform their lives through intellectual, cultural, and economic engagement while becoming thoughtful, committed, and socially responsible graduates.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Jim Danko, (413) 755-4812, jdanko@stcc.edu

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