Berkshire Community College (BCC), in collaboration with Berkshire County Jail and House of Correction, 2nd Street, the Berkshire District Attorney’s Office, MassHire Berkshire Career Center, MassAbility, the Berkshire Innovation Center, and Old Colony.
The job fair is free and open to the public. Formerly incarcerated individuals, including those who may have been justice involved and/or who have a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) file, are particularly encouraged to attend.
Area employers who are interested in participating in the fair must register in advance. The registration deadline is April 27, 2026, or until filled. Employers must have open positions they are seeking to fill immediately and must have a second chances/CORI-friendly hiring policy.
Transportation
2nd Street will offer free shuttle service to the fair from the following locations in North Adams and Pittsfield.
North Adams Pickup Locations
Shuttle service begins at 10:45 a.m.
- Keenan House North
42 – 44 Arnold Place, North Adams, MA - Alternative Living Center North Adams
218 Ashland Street, North Adams, MA - Bus Stop at 74 Main Street
North Adams, MA
Pittsfield Pickup Location
Pickup at 11:45 a.m.
- Berkshire Regional Transportation Authority (BRTA) Station
Corner of North St. and Columbus Ave., Pittsfield, MA
Justice involved individuals, especially the formerly incarcerated, face enormous barriers to employment. This untapped pool of workers can bring great value to employers and communities when given the opportunity to thrive and succeed in the workplace. They are talented and eager to work.
BCC is committed to providing universal access to our events. Contact us at jhoffman@berkshirecc.edu to request disability accommodations.
