PRESS RELEASES - JULY 2006
Summer is a great time to think about college
Holyoke Community College brings psychology class to Agawam
Job Training available to TAFDC recipients at HCC
HCC to host open house on health care careers
July 6, 2006
Summer is a great time to think about college
HCC schedules events to help prospective students get ahead
HOLYOKE - If you've been thinking about college, but aren't quite sure if it's for you, Holyoke Community College is inviting you to one of several upcoming events.
Attendees at this event will learn about how HCC's certificate programs and associate degree options can open up a new world of career and life opportunities. Faculty and staff will be on hand to informally meet with prospective students. Attendees will also get practical information on financial aid, course registration, degree requirements, transfer options, and the many support services that HCC has to help them succeed.
"Many would-be students are afraid to take that first step because they fear all of the red tape or they think they'll have to go it alone," says Marcia Rosbury-Henne, HCC director of Admissions. "What they'll find at this open house is: HCC will be there with them each step along the way. We want to help them succeed, and we'll do whatever we can to make that happen."
Attendees at the Welcome Wednesday events will be able to get a feel for the HCC experience. Representatives from financial aid, transfer affairs, and academic support will answer questions about HCC's opportunities, and help prospective students identify their concerns.
If filling out forms makes you a little nervous, you are not alone. FAFSA Fridays are designed to help new and continuing students fill out their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. For more information, call the HCC Financial Aid office at (413) 552-2150 or visit www.fafsa.ed.gov .
When you attend a FAFSA Friday event, you should bring the following:
Holyoke Community College brings psychology class to Agawam
For more information please contact: Anne B. Garber (413) 552-2259
AGAWAM - Students and others who would like to take a college-level psychology course are invited to register for PSY 110-78, which will be offered by Holyoke Community College this fall at Heritage Hall, East at 464 Main St., Agawam.
The registration deadline for this three-credit, college-level class is August 14. The fee is $353, not including textbooks. For more information or to register, please call the HCC Welcome Center at (413) 552-2000 and mention PSY 110 -78 specifically. The class will begin Tuesday, September 5 and will meet weekly, from 6 to 9 p.m., until December 16.
This class will provide students with an introduction to the study and principles of behavior. It will cover the general principles of scientific investigation; the physiological bases of sensation, perception, learning, emotion, and motivation; individual differences; attitudes; and group dynamics.
July 27, 2006
Job training available to TAFDC recipients at HCC
Recipients of TAFDC are invited to register for Jumpstart, a free, 16-week, non-credit program at Holyoke Community College that provides basic training in keyboarding, personal computers, customer service, and other business skills.
The course will run Mondays through Fridays 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. from Sept. 7 to Jan. 5 and is open to qualified participants in the state's Transitional Assistance for Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC) program. Enrollment is limited and participants must register by Aug. 25.
For more information about registration, call the HCC Center for Business and Professional Development (413) 552-2496 or (413) 552-2042. Free childcare will be provided for all participants.
Now in its tenth year, the HCC Jumpstart training has helped more than 600 welfare recipients prepare for jobs in customer service or office support. More than 70 percent of Jumpstart's students have successfully entered the job market, according to Keith M. Hensley, HCC's dean of workforce development.
To be enrolled into the program, applicants must be receiving TAFDC and be committed to completing the program and entering full-time employment immediately upon graduation.
July 28, 2006
HCC to host open house on health care careers
On Wednesday, August 9, Holyoke Community College will host an open house for anyone considering a health care career. The Allied Health Expo will be held 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. in the Kittredge Center for Business and Workforce Development at Holyoke Community College, 303 Homestead Avenue.
This free information session will give current and prospective students a chance to find out about health care careers and HCC's programs. There will be free refreshments and bilingual staff available. Family members are welcome. To find out more, or to pre-register, call (413) 552-2321 or (413) 552-2000.
According to Mary Farrell, dean of HCC's Division of Allied Health, Human Services & Early Childhood Education, the college's ophthalmic assisting, pharmacy technology, and opticianry certificate programs can prepare students for well-paying jobs in as little as a year. HCC's associate degrees can prepare students for further study (pre-med or pre-veterinary, for instance) or for direct entry into the job market. Farrell said it is not too late for students to register for many fall classes.
The August 9 event, there will be staff available to discuss all the options, including:
• Nursing (RN) and Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
• Ophthalmic Assisting
• Radiography
• Opticianry
• Pharmacy Technology
• Medical Coding
• Health, Fitness & Nutrition