BCC Announces Workforce and Community Education Workshops

Spring 2025 courses offer something for all ages, from orthopedic massage to Dungeons and Dragons

Berkshire Community College (BCC)'s Workforce and Community Education department continues to expand its high-quality, affordable personal enrichment and professional development workshops and courses, announcing new offerings for the spring 2025 semester.

BCC dungeons and dragons

BCC Dungeons and Dragons

Our Workforce and Community Education department is constantly creating and growing partnerships in the Berkshires. Local employers know they can count on us for training the workforce in a multitude of career areas, and we welcome the community to partake in our many workshops and classes. We're excited to offer a whole new slate of opportunities this spring.

Linda Morelli, Workshop Manager, Workforce and Community Education

With a mission of helping people succeed in the Berkshire County job market, the Workforce and Community Education department offers a wide range of programs, workshops and services designed to meet the needs of job seekers, career changers and employers. Workforce training areas include healthcare and social services courses for certified nursing assistants, community health workers, substance abuse counselors, emergency medical technicians, phlebotomy technicians and more.

Online classes are offered for certified paralegals, human resources professionals, HVAC/R technicians and professional bookkeepers, while corporate solutions training workshops are available for area employers.

Upcoming personal enrichment courses, listed below, are centered around four core areas: healthcare, personal growth, art and youth. Further details, including course descriptions and locations, will be announced at a later date.

Healthcare

  • Reiki for Healthcare, Level 1: Tuesdays, Jan. 28 and Feb. 4, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
  • Reiki for Healthcare, Level 2: Tuesdays, Feb. 18 and 25, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
  • Body's Blueprint for Orthopedic Massage Techniques, Class 1: Unlocking Mobility for the Hip and Abdomen: Saturday, March 22, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • Body's Blueprint for Orthopedic Massage Techniques, Class 2: Lumbar Regions and Addressing Common Issues in the Leg, Knee, Ankle and Foot: Sunday, March 23, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Personal growth

  • Developing Intuition: Tuesday, Feb. 11, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
  • Exploring Tai Chi and Qigong: Weekly on Tuesdays, Feb. 18 – March 25, 3:15 – 4:15 p.m.
  • Unpack Your Life: Mastering the Art of Decluttering: Saturdays, April 26 and May 10, 10 – 11 a.m.

Professional development

  • Massachusetts Construction Supervisor License (CSL) Training, Session 1: Weekly on Tuesdays, Jan. 21 – March 4, 6 – 9:30 p.m.
  • Exploring the Entrepreneurial Journey: How to Start and Run Your Own Business: Weekly on Tuesdays, Feb. 4 – 25, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
  • Massachusetts Construction Supervisor License (CSL) Training, Session 2: Weekly on Tuesdays, April 1 – May 13, 6 – 9:30 p.m.

Art

  • Create A Mosaic Garden Stepping Stone: Saturday, April 5, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Tree Painting Class: Saturday, April 5, 12 – 3 p.m.
  • Create Your Own Mosaic Plant Stand: Wednesday, April 16, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
  • Learn to Draw: Weekly on Tuesdays, April 29 – May 20, 6 – 7:30 p.m.

Youth

  • BCC's After School Dungeons and Dragons Program: Weekly on Wednesdays, Feb. 26 – April 30, 4 – 6 p.m.
  • Financial Fitness: A Teen's Guide to Budgeting, Security and Smart Money Habits: Weekly on Tuesdays, April 29 – May 13, 4 – 5:30 p.m.

Learn more about the programs and sign up. Contact us at workforce@berkshirecc.edu or 413-236-2115.