Classes While on Unemployment

Training Opportunity Program - Earn a Certificate or Degree while on Unemployment The Training Opportunity Program allows you to collect unemployment benefits while you attend full-time, approved training for new job skills. If you need new skills in order to get a new job, you may be eligible for the Training Opportunities Program (TOP). To[...]

Criminal Justice Faculty

James Bigelow, Associate Professor, Program Chair jbigelow5@mwcc.mass.edu M.A.  Anna Maria College, Criminal Justice B.A.  Holy Cross College, History Jim Bigelow retired as a lieutenant from the Massachusetts State Police after twenty-four years of service.  He spent sixteen years of his career in the Division of Investigative Services, where he was assigned as an investigator and[...]

Advisory Board

Members Chief Sam Albert: Director of Security at UMass Memorial Health Alliance Hospitals Patrick Aubuchon: Lt. Leominster Police Dept., (retired) Chief Loring Barrett Jr.: Ashburnham Police Department Professor Jim Bigelow: Mount Wachusett Community College Richard Braks: Chief, Garnder Police Department Chief Probation Officer Henry Culver: Massachusetts Trial Court/Gardner Division, Ret. Sheriff Lew Evangelidis: Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Colette Goguen: Superintendent, North[...]

CDA – Child Development Associate Credential

Free CDA Preschool Teacher Training Program at MWCC Can Lead to a Rewarding Career & College Degree MWCC’s Early Childhood Education Child Development Associate (CDA) program offers 120 hours of supervised professional experience and academic training to students who want a professional credential to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities to teach young children. The[...]

Pharmacy Science Degree

Pharmacy Science Degree Mount Wachusett Community College's Associate of Science in Pharmacy Science degree establishes the foundation for students interested in pursuing a career in pharmacy, providing an enriching academic experience that will set you up for future success. The program is an ideal fit if you have a passion for healthcare and providing superior patient[...]

Student Parent Support

"Big shoutout to the "Child Watch" program provided by the Student Parent Resource Center! My kids had school vacation this week and I was still able to attend my classes. This is an amazing resource knowing my kids were cared for and I didn't have to miss any class time!" ~Andrew Downey Child Care Access[...]

Early Childhood and Elementary Education Programs

Early Childhood Education Mount Wachusett Community College’s Early Childhood Education (ECE) degrees prepare students for careers in teaching. Whether you want to work as a Lead Teacher after graduation, transfer to a 4-year institution, or take the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL), MWCC can help you reach your goals. We feature an observation classroom,[...]