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Inside the Kittredge Center

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. Its offerings range from training and consulting to adult basic education classes.

Computers & Technology

Computers & Technology Programs

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.

 
Professional Development Courses & Programs

Professional Development Courses & Programs

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

Personal Enrichment Courses & Programs

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.

 
Testing & Test Preparation

Testing & Test Preparation

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.

 
Career Center

Career Center

From bright idea to brilliant career, the HCC Career Center will help you chart your path to the future of your dreams. Ready to explore career options, design your college-to-career strategy, locate an internship, write your resume, or search for a job? Come to the Career Center and get started!

 
Training & Workforce Options (TWO)

Training & Workforce Options

TWO is a one-of-a-kind collaboration between Holyoke Community College and Springfield Technical Community College that provides affordable custom contract training for your business—at your business, on your schedule and customized to fit your company's needs.

 
Business, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (BSTEM)

BSTEM

The Business, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (BSTEM) division serves a diverse population, from business to mathematics, computer science, and engineering majors.

 
Gateway to College

Gateway to College

This year-long program is a partnership between HCC and National Gateway to College, and the Springfield and Holyoke Public School Districts.

 
Jump Start

Jump Start

HCC’s Jumpstart Program has helped thousands of people start new careers. The Jump Start Certificate Program is approved by the Department of Transitional Assistance and the Department of Workforce Development, which provide tuition payments for eligible applicants.

 
Cooperative Education

Cooperative Education

HCC is committed to partnering with local employers in every industry to advance our students’ learning while offering the local workforce a valuable resource. For 40 years, Holyoke Community College's Co-op Program has provided an opportunity for students to gain valuable degree-related experience as an intern with local employers while earning academic credit.

 
 

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