What is STEM Week? STEM Week events are an exciting opportunity to celebrate and promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics education. MWCC’s STEM Week events aim to inspire students, educators, and communities to engage with STEM subjects through out hands-on activities, workshops, and interactive demonstrations. STEM Week helps raise awareness about the importance of these […]
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Earth and Environmental Science Degree FAQs
Environmental issues and scientific developments are always in the news. An environmental science degree places you at the heart of our global fight against climate change. It gives you the biological, physical and ecological knowledge to analyze the causes of environmental problems and devise workable solutions. There are 80,500 environmental science jobs in the United States today, and […]
Graduate Profile: Nicole Flerra
At thirty-three, Nicole Flerra faced a crossroads. A single mother, two-time college dropout, domestic abuse survivor, and recovered addict, she was no stranger to adversity. “My decision to return to Mount Wachusett Community College after almost ten years was one of the best choices I have ever made,” Flerra says. “MWCC has been my second […]
Middle & Secondary Education FAQs
Teaching is a calling for many people. They love the challenge of shaping young minds and helping their students understand the world. The U.S. has 93,714 public elementary and secondary schools, all needing passionate and dedicated teachers. A secondary education degree gives you the knowledge and credentials to support the next generation. You can choose your […]
Are you experienced? Tips for starting college later in your career.
Starting college as an adult can seem scary. The time it can take to earn a degree as a working adult can seem long, but there are ways to get to your goal faster, and save money while you are at it. You have learned a lot over your career. You may have had training […]