Automotive Dual Enrollment

If you are a Gardner High School student who is thinking about an automotive career, this program provides an early start on degree coursework. You may take up to two courses/year, one in fall and one in spring, to gain a head start on the program, and see if the program is the right fit for you. GHS provides transportation, and releases students from regular schedules for a few afternoons each week to participate.

  • Free
  • Get college credit toward the Automotive Certificate/Degree
  • Located at the MWCC Automotive Facility in Gardner
  • Eligible for juniors and seniors enrolled at Gardner High School/GALT

Automotive Dual Enrollment

If you are a Gardner High School student who is thinking about an automotive career, this program provides an early start on degree coursework. You may take up to two courses/year, one in fall and one in spring, to gain a head start on the program, and see if the program is the right fit for you. GHS provides transportation, and releases students from regular schedules for a few afternoons each week to participate.

  • Free
  • Get college credit toward the Automotive Certificate/Degree
  • Located at the MWCC Automotive Facility in Gardner
  • Eligible for juniors and seniors enrolled at Gardner High School/GALT

Dual Enrollment Program

MWCC partners with high schools to bring you special dual enrollment courses. Picture having college classes taught by college professors right at your high school!

Classes follow a regular college schedule, either on Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays. Some professors may even teach virtually! The best part? You earn credits for both high school and college. These credits can usually transfer to many colleges and universities.

Classes offered may change each semester, so talk to your guidance department for details. They can help you choose the classes you’ll love. Learn more by clicking the link below or chat with your guidance department today!

  • Free
  • Get college credit
  • Location varies by school (virtual, at your high school)

Early College Academy

You can join the North Central Massachusetts Early College Academy and earn both high school and college credits for free. Choose from academic pathways like Healthcare, Business, Education, or Liberal Arts & Sciences. Classes are taught by professors from MWCC or Fitchburg State University, and you will complete 12 or more college credits before graduating high school. It’s a fantastic opportunity, and you won’t have to pay anything. 

  • Free
  • Get college credit
  • Explore career fields
  • Locations are on the MWCC Gardner campus, at Fitchburg High School, Leominster High School, Gardner High School, Athol High School and Narragansett Regional High School

Early College Academy

You can join the North Central Massachusetts Early College Academy and earn both high school and college credits for free. Choose from academic pathways like Healthcare, Business, Education, or Liberal Arts & Sciences. Classes are taught by professors from MWCC or Fitchburg State University, and you will complete 12 or more college credits before graduating high school. It’s a fantastic opportunity, and you won’t have to pay anything. 

  • Free
  • Get college credit
  • Explore career fields
  • Locations are on the MWCC Gardner campus, at Fitchburg High School, Leominster High School, Gardner High School, Athol High School and Narragansett Regional High School

Early College Academy

You can join the North Central Massachusetts Early College Academy and earn both high school and college credits for free. Choose from academic pathways like Healthcare, Business, Education, or Liberal Arts & Sciences. Classes are taught by professors from MWCC or Fitchburg State University, and you will complete 12 or more college credits before graduating high school. It’s a fantastic opportunity, and you won’t have to pay anything. 

  • Free
  • Get college credit
  • Explore career fields
  • Locations are on the MWCC Gardner campus, at Fitchburg High School, Leominster High School, Gardner High School, Athol High School and Narragansett Regional High School

Fire Science Dual Enrollment

Join our exciting Fire Science Technology Dual Enrollment program! It’s a mix of online and in-person classes, and it’s totally free. Most of the time, you’ll have virtual classes during the week, and one Saturday a month, you’ll go in person to an area fire station to learn hands on with equipment at the fire house. These classes can be taken for both high school and college credit, toward the MWCC Fire Science degree.

  • Free, including books
  • Get college credit
  • Location is hybrid (virtual and on-site)

Fire Science Dual Enrollment

Join our exciting Fire Science Technology Dual Enrollment program! It’s a mix of online and in-person classes, and it’s totally free. Most of the time, you’ll have virtual classes during the week, and one Saturday a month, you’ll go in person to an area fire station to learn hands on with equipment at the fire house. These classes can be taken for both high school and college credit, toward the MWCC Fire Science degree.

  • Free, including books
  • Get college credit
  • Location is hybrid (virtual and on-site)

Gateway to College

Gateway is a full-time early college program offered to students ages 16-21 who have struggled in a traditional high school environment. This program is perfect for you if you have already left high school or are thinking of leaving, or if you’re being homeschooled. Gateway students can get a high school diploma, engage in deep personal and career exploration, and also get free college credits for an associate degree or certificate in different career areas.

  • Free, including books and supplies
  • Get college credit
  • Dedicated advisor to support you
  • Location is on MWCC Gardner campus

Gateway to College

Gateway is a full-time early college program offered to students ages 16-21 who have struggled in a traditional high school environment. This program is perfect for you if you have already left high school or are thinking of leaving, or if you’re being homeschooled. Gateway students can get a high school diploma, engage in deep personal and career exploration, and also get free college credits for an associate degree or certificate in different career areas.

  • Free, including books and supplies
  • Get college credit
  • Dedicated advisor to support you
  • Location is on MWCC Gardner campus