Welcome

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My name is:

Peter Soucy�Admissions Recruitment Counselor�Email: psoucy@qcc.mass.edu �Phone: 508-854-4375�Office: Harrington Learning Center RM 234

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Locations

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• Main Campus- West Boylston Street, Worcester
• Downtown- Federal Street, Worcester
• Worcester Senior Center
• Burncoat High School
• Southbridge High School

Academics

• 60+ associate degree
• 50+ certificate programs
•  9 areas of study
• Transfer options to 4-year Universities/Colleges
• Immediate entry to career field

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Business, Financial and Hospitality Management

Computer and Information Technology

Education

Applied Technologies

Healthcare

Installation, Maintenance and Repair Technologies

Mathematics. Sciences, & Engineering

Public and Social Services

Liberal Arts & General Studies

MassTransfer

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State-wide network of agreements between the Massachusetts Community Colleges, Massachusetts State Universities, and UMASS campuses.

• Free MassTransfer application form
• Guaranteed admission
• Guaranteed transfer of college-level credits
• Waiver of general education requirements/junior-level standing (1-2 courses may still be required)
• Tuition discount

Center for Workforce Development

• High value, low-cost training programs
• Learn job-ready, practical skills 
• Professional development skills
• Short-term certificate programs

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Course Listing

Email: cce@qcc.mass.edu

Center for Workforce Development - Examples

Professional Development 

• Leadership & Supervisory Skills 
• Customer Service Excellence 
• Effective Communication Strategies 
• Time Management & Productivity 
• Film Appreciation 

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Healthcare & Allied Health 

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 
• Medical Billing & Coding 
• Home Health Aide Certification 
• Medical Interpreter 
• Basic Life Support (CPR/AED) 

Information Technology 

• Cybersecurity Fundamentals 
• Web Development Bootcamp 
• Microsoft 365 
• Network Administration 
• Artificial Intelligence Skills 

Business & Finance 

• Bookkeeping Certification 
• Nonprofit Management 
• Digital Marketing Strategies 
• Real Estate Training 
• Financial Planning & Investment 

Trade & Technical Skills 

• Construction Supervisor 
• CNC Machine Operator 
• Spanish for Construction 
• Manufactuing Training 
• Spanish for Manufacturing and Warehousing 

Center for Workforce Development - Website

• https://workforce.qcc.edu/modules/shop/index.html?action=courseCatalogs

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Adult Community Learning Center

• HiSET/GED Preparation
• ESOL Courses

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Contact Info

• aclc@qcc.mass.edu
• (508) 751-7926

HiSET/GED Programs

• Brush up on your skills at the Adult Community Learning Center (ACLC).
• Free classes to help students take the high school equivalency, GED or HiSET, exam.
• Morning, Night, and Online classes are available.
• A HiSET or GED is a signal to colleges, training programs, and employers that you have the same knowledge and skills as a high school graduate.

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HiSET/GED – Steps to Enroll

• Step 1

Please complete the form on our Student Portal. On the form, when asked why you are interested in enrolling be sure to select "HSE" or "High School Equivalency" as one of your options, as this represents the GED/HiSET.

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• Step 2

You will be contacted �when we have dates for placement testing available. This testing �will be in-person at our Downtown location in Worcester.

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• Step 3

Take a program placement on the path to enrollment. After all steps have been completed, you will be able to begin attending class!

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ESOL Programs

• Free English classes to adult learners
• We offer beginner, intermediate and advanced classes
• Day, night, and online classes with multiple ways to learn
• You can use this proficiency for entering college, job training, and career advancement 

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ESOL – Steps to Enroll

• Step 1

Please complete the form on our Student Portal to be notified of when we are accepting new students.

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• Step 2

We will reach out �when we have dates available for the Placement Test. You will attend this test in-person.

• Step 3

After completing the Placement Test, you will be added to the waitlist. You will be contacted when there is an opening in your class.

ACLC Portal Example

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ESOL – Other programs

Credit ESL Classes

• College-level classes that fulfill Humanities electives towards many programs at QCC. Open to all students who can either pay for courses out of pocket and/or qualify for Federal Student Aid.
• Cost as much as QCC Tuition and Fees (which could possible be free if you qualify)
• To join, you will need to apply to the school and get accepted

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Center for Workforce ESOL Classes

• Students can attend our classes to improve their English language skills and achieve their academic, professional, and personal goals. We offer beginner, intermediate, and advanced level classes in Listening & Speaking, Reading & Writing.
• $379 / Free to Snap recipients
• Email cce@qcc.mass.edu for more information

You could earn your associate degree or certificate for FREE if you meet the following eligibility criteria:

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There are no income requirements for these funds!

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Financial Aid Office Contact Info

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Phone: 508.854.4261

Fax: 508.854.7432

Email: financialaid@qcc.mass.edu

Located in the Welcome Center in the Harrington Learning Center (HLC)

Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.�Friday: 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

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Free Student Support Services

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Contact Us

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Learn more online at www.qcc.edu

Contact Peter Soucy (Me) at:�Recruitment Counselor�Email: psoucy@qcc.mass.edu �Phone: 508-854-4375�Office: Harrington Learning Center RM 234

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