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Why You Should Get a Degree in Biotechnology and Start at a Community College

It’s likely you’re reading this because you are considering a career in biotechnology — or you’re at least curious about one.  Let’s start with some great news: the number of jobs in the field of biotechnology is growing fast, at a rate of 12% per year in the state of Massachusetts (and 10% nationwide). And, […]

MWCC’s Biotechnology Programs Receive Gold Industry Rating

Mount Wachusett Community College’s Biotechnology/ Biomanufacturing degree and certificate programs have received a gold endorsement from the Massachusetts Life Sciences Education Consortium (MLSEC). The MLSEC is an initiative convened by MassBio and the MassBioEd Foundation to facilitate partnerships between the life sciences industry and higher education in order to more effectively match graduating students with […]

Congresswoman Tsongas, State Secretaries Bialecki and Kaprielian, Help Kick off Manufacturing Week Celebration at MWCC

Congresswoman Niki Tsongas, Housing and Economic Development Secretary Greg Bialecki, Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Rachel Kaprielian, and dozens of regional business and community leaders gathered at Mount Wachusett Community College’s Devens campus on Monday, Sept. 29 to celebrate the start of Manufacturing Week. The event marked the success to date of a $15.9 million […]

MWCC Biotechnology and Access & Transition Programs Featured During 10th Annual Mass. STEM Summit

Mount Wachusett Community College’s biotechnology and access and transition programs were among the featured topics during the 10th annual Massachusetts STEM Summit. More than 1,000 people attended the Nov. 13 event at Gillette Stadium. Throughout the day, panel presentations and the lunchtime plenary session addressed the goals, plans and progress of STEM education, bringing leaders […]