The Office of Workforce Development provides short-term and low-cost workforce training opportunities for high-demand occupations throughout Franklin and Hampshire counties. Our career training programs are designed in response to regional economic and community needs, often in cooperation with local business and organizations, drawing upon both college and community resources. Instructors include faculty members, professors from other colleges, area business professionals, and local residents with special skills or expertise. Meaningful collaboration with employers and other mission-aligned community partners are the driving force behind this important work. Contact Workforce Development at (413) 775-1661 or reach out to us at TRAIN@gcc.mass.edu for more information.

Training Programs for Learners

From manufacturing to healthcare to computer technologies to outdoor education, the Office of Workforce Development offers a wide array of high-quality career training programs that target the most in-demand industries in the region and award industry-recognized credentials.

• The Office of Workforce Development is committed to connecting participants with the support services that will help them be successful in their training programs. Financial support is available for all workforce training opportunities.
• Open enrollment trainings are scheduled on a rolling basis and listed on the department’s website at train.gcc.mass.edu.

Customized Trainings for Employers

GCC’s Office of Workforce Development works with employers of all sizes and industries to deliver flexible and highly customized workforce training. Our professional staff listen to your expertise and build training curriculum to support your workforce needs. They can also offer guidance and assistance on accessing the state workforce training funds available to employers. Employee training programs can be offered on our campus, online or right at your work site to meet the specific needs of your business culture, number of employees, schedule, learning styles, and priorities.

Training options include but are not limited to:

• Fundamentals of Municipal Accounting
• Basic Microsoft Excel
• Succession Planning
• Non-Violent Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) Training & Certification
• IT for Healthcare
• Amazon Web Services Cloud Practitioner
• Registered Apprenticeship Programs
• AHA BLS CPR Skills Session
• Outdoor Adventure Skills & Certification workshops
• Leadership and management skills
• Digital literacy and office skills
• Language proficiency
• Advanced manufacturing and skilled trades
• Healthcare certifications including CNA and EMT
• Blueprint reading
• Beginning to advanced math and measurement
• OSHA 10 and/or OSHA 30

If you are an employer who would like to learn more about how GCC can support your workforce training needs, please reach out to Kristin Cole at colek@gcc.mass.edu or (413) 775-1611.