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We are proud and thrilled to announce that STCC is now FREE for all eligible Massachusetts residents, regardless of age or income. The MassEducate and MassReconnect programs allow all Massachusetts residents who have not yet earned a bachelor’s degree to attend community college for free. This is a momentous time for education, and we are so excited about the positive impact it will have on our wonderful community. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ezTDiiRF FAQ: https://lnkd.in/e876ZyYP

Did you graduate from STCC’s Dental Hygiene or Dental Assistant program? Join us for the STCC Dental Alumni & Friends Social! 🦷 Date: Thurs. Oct 17, 2024 Time: 5:00 PM Location: STCC, Building 19, Forum Come enjoy refreshments, catch up with fellow dental alumni, and network with professionals in the field. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/eJZejzQA

Did you know that October is #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth? The Richard E Neal Cybersecurity Center of Excellence is hosting their FIRST event since their grand opening- a free workshop titled “Securing Your Business: Keeping the Hackers at Bay and Your Sanity Intact!” The workshop will delve into the critical aspects of protecting businesses from cyber threats. There will be several special guests, including Gene Kingsley, Cyber Range Manager at the Cybersecurity Center. Date: Tue, Oct 29 Time: 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM Location: Online Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/e29yFJ4j

We have an upcoming career fair for Veterans & Military Service Members! Learn more & register: https://lnkd.in/eU8NT49h

Congrats to STCC alum Colin Cochrane for being pinned as a Springfield Police Department sergeant! Cochrane graduated from STCC's Criminal Justice program in 2022. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eiJsZUwJ

Congrats to STCC Trustee Jeffrey Sattler for being honored as a 2024 William Pynchon Medalist! Read more about his leadership in the community: https://lnkd.in/ePGwHMCW Liberty Bank - CT

Yesterday, the Healey-Driscoll Administration, state legislators, local officials and educators celebrated the launch of MassEducate. MassEducate allows all residents who have not yet earned a bachelor’s degree to attend community college in Massachusetts at no cost. Massachusetts now has one of the most accessible, equitable and comprehensive free community college programs in the country. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ezTDiiRF

As part of our “Positive Pathways Mental Health Series”, Adriana Alejandre from Latinx Therapy spoke today to students, faculty, and staff about anxiety and coping mechanisms. Adriana talked about how to identify different anxieties and provided tools for a healthier, calmer mind. The next talk, “Breaking Cycles of Trauma”, will be on 10/7 over Zoom. Register: https://lnkd.in/geivcPPi