Subscribe to MWCC News The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has approved Mount Wachusett Community College’s continuation grant in support of the Transition to Community College Program.
The Transition to Community College Program is a statewide program under the Adult and Community Learning Services (ACLS) division of DESE. The program provides students with the college navigation, foundational skills, and knowledge necessary to succeed in college courses in pursuit of a degree or certificate.
One example of the success of the Transitions to Community College program is Liberal Arts and Sciences major Cody Nathanson. Nathanson participated in the Transition to Community College program in 2020 and has since been selected the student representative on the MWCC Board of Trustees.
“Getting scooped up by the Transitions to Community College Program was the best way to start my degree,” notes Nathanson. “The program and its advisors were amazing and a constant faucet of support and guidance every step of the way.”
The funding provided by the continuation grant will support 30 students, 24 of those from DESE programs. In addition to five free college courses, Transition to Community College students receive academic and career guidance, individualized academic plans, individual and group support throughout the semester. Visit the Transitions to Community College Program page for more information.