STCC invites the public to explore careers in health care on Nov. 13
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Springfield Technical Community College will host an Allied Health Careers Exploration Night on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the School of Health & Patient Simulation (Building 20) on the STCC campus. The event is free and open to the public.
Anyone considering a career in health care is encouraged to attend and learn about the many in-demand allied health programs available at STCC. Visitors will have the chance to:
- Learn about STCC’s healthcare degrees and certificate programs.
- Tour the college’s state-of-the-art patient simulation labs.
- Connect with faculty, current students and healthcare professionals.
- Explore career paths in fields such as nursing, dental hygiene, respiratory care, medical coding and more.
“This event is a wonderful opportunity for anyone thinking about a health care career to see firsthand what STCC has to offer,” said Christopher Scott, Dean of the School of Health and Patient Simulation. “Attendees will be able to meet instructors, experience our simulation spaces and discover programs that can lead to rewarding, high-demand jobs.”
The night will feature tours of STCC’s SIMS Medical Center, a nationally recognized patient simulation facility, and tours of departments. The SIMS Medical Center is one of only a handful of simulation centers in New England accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare, a distinction that underscores its commitment to excellence in healthcare education and training.
Advanced registration at stcc.io/alliedhealthcareersnight is encouraged. While no registration is required, visitors are asked to check in with organizers in the first-floor lobby of Building 20, on the Pearl Street side of the campus.
For more information, contact the School of Health & Patient Simulation. Email SHPS@stcc.edu or call (413) 755-SHPS (7477)
Event Details:
What: Allied Health Careers Exploration Night
When: Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, 4:30–7 p.m.
Where: School of Health & Patient Simulation (Building 20), STCC Campus
Cost: Free and open to the public
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 unequaled 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