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Opportunities at MCC Help Student Pursue Dream He “Never Thought Possible”
Having struggled with school growing up, Toby Barnett, of Somerville, never believed he would attend college. Despite enduring a family tragedy days before starting, a combination of free programs at Middlesex Community College helped him earn his GED and take college preparation courses. Now in...
MCC Hosts CNA for Success Graduation Ceremony
On Thursday, March 7, Middlesex Community College held a graduation ceremony for its ninth cohort of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for Success students at the International Institute of New England in Lowell (IINE). The graduation was an opportunity to honor their hard work and accomplishments.
MCC Criminal & Social Justice Students Benefit from Experiences In & Outside of Classroom
From offering internships to holding events, Middlesex Community College’s Criminal and Social Justice students gain hands-on, relevant experience in their field early on in their program. Students in Program Chair Heloisa DaCunha’s Law, Justice and Society course are benefitting from internships...
MCC Culinary Students Awarded Best Presentation At “Dining Around Dracut”
On Monday, March 11, students in Middlesex Community College’s Culinary Arts program flexed their skills at this year’s “Dining Around Dracut” hosted by the Dracut Rotary Club. Students prepared over 200 desserts and were awarded Overall Best Presentation for the event out of approximately...
MCC & LPS Partnership Assists Paraprofessionals in Earning Teaching License
This summer, Middlesex Community College and Lowell Public Schools (LPS) will debut the Paraprofessional Pilot Program to assist paraprofessionals in getting a teaching license. The goal of the partnership is to diversify the teaching workforce, develop a highly qualified staff, and stabilize...
MCC Student Translates Passion for Helping Others into Career in Human Services
Christina Solivan, of Lawrence, grew up with a passion for helping others. In listening to people’s stories and helping to empower them, she turned her interest into a career path. Understanding the need for more access to mental health support in her role as a Lead Community Health Worker...
MCC’s Art & Design Show Celebrates Diversity, Identity & Creativity
In celebration of diversity, identity and creativity, Middlesex Community College hosted the Winter Art & Design Show “Perspectives on Identity” on Saturday, February 10. Held by Gallery Z, the event showcased the hard work and dedication of faculty and students in MCC’s Communication, Art...
MCC Part of $1.5 million for Workforce Training Program from Healey-Driscoll Administration
Middlesex Community College will receive funding for the college’s Advanced Manufacturing Training Program as part of the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s $1.5 million in grants for new community college workforce training programs for adults looking to enter or re-enter the workforce.
MCC Alumna Returns to Pursue Passion
Isabela Podmaska, from Brazil and now living in Lowell, enrolled in Middlesex Community College’s Computer Aided Design (CAD) program when she first moved to Massachusetts with her family. Her involvement and engagement within the MCC community led to Podmaska’s interest in returning to Middlesex...
MCC Named in Top 10 for SHRM Professional Development Course for 2023
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and Holmes Corporation (HC) named Middlesex Community College in the Top 10 Enrollments for the Essentials of HR course. Among colleges, universities and community colleges nationwide, Middlesex was named the number seven recipient for its SHRM Essentials...