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Community & Business

The Kittredge Center for Business & Workforce Development is home to the college's Business and Community Services Division. A resource for businesses, organizations, and individuals, offerings range from training and consulting to adult basic education classes.

Kittredge Center for Business & Workforce Development

Professional Development

The Kittredge Center for Business and Workforce Development is the Pioneer Valley’s premier resource for workforce training, professional development, and personal growth. It provides innovative and affordable programming that helps businesses, organizations, and individuals achieve their goals.

 
Professional Development Courses & Programs

Personal Enrichment

Enhance your skills and advance your career with our professional development courses. We offer training, testing and certification in a variety of fields, including K-12 education, health care, real estate, hospitality and more. Ready for a change? Our Career Center professionals will help you develop a plan to achieve your goals, polish your resume, and conduct a job search.

 
Personal Enrichment Courses & Programs

Workplace and Business Solutions

Whether you’re looking to continue a hobby or try something new, HCC’s Personal Enrichment courses offer something for everyone at an affordable price. These courses don't have grades or exams--just engaging experiences in a fun, “small-class” environment.

 
Computers & Technology

Testing & Test Prep

If you're looking to brush up your computer skills or learn current market-leading software, HCC's Kittredge Center can help. We offer affordable courses in Microsoft Word, Project, Excel, Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop-to name just a few.

 
Testing & Test Preparation

Computer & Technology

The Center for Business and Professional Development offers a range of testing and test preparation services to help advance your academic and career goals. From GED prep courses to CLEP exams for college credit to High Stakes Testing opportunities, the Center is Western Mass's premiere resource.

 
Picknelly Adult & Family Education Center (PAFEC)

Picknelly Center

Located on the third and fourth floors of the new Holyoke Transportation Center, the Picknelly Adult and Family Education Center was established by members of the Juntos Collaborative, Holyoke Public Schools, and Holyoke Community College (HCC) to provide Holyoke residents with adult basic education and related services in an easily accessible location.

 
Adult Basic Education (ABE)

Adult Basic Education

Holyoke Community College's Adult Basic Education (ABE) Programs provide basic skills instruction in math, writing, and reading to adult learners in order to prepare them for jobs or higher education. These programs can be found at a number of locations throughout Western Massachusetts.

 

Training & Workforce Options

Training & Workforce Options (T.W.O.), located in the Schebeli Enterprise Center, specializes in customized professional development. When it comes to business and workforce development, we're the leader in Western Mass. We equip organizations of all sizes to succeed—and thrive—through a variety of professional development offerings and services.

 
 

Holyoke Community College
303 Homestead Ave. Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 538-7000