COMMUNITY EDUCATION CATALOG
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EMT & CPR
Tuesday 11/4
This course will teach you Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association. Students will learn how to recognize and respond to an emergency, learn 1 and 2 person CPR for the adult, child and infant, along with the use of an AED and how to respond to someone who is choking. This class qualifies for GI Bill® benefits. (No Waivers) EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (EMT) ...................................................................................................................................... $1,495
Tuesdays & Thursdays 9/2 - 12/11
This course meets U.S. Dept. of Health Ed. & Welfare, National Traffic Safety Admin & DOT guidelines for EMT-Basic certification. Includes lectures, discussions, hands-on demos, and practical skills. Prepares for psychomotor and written exams; 73+ average required to qualify to sit for national exam. Book/workbook included; test fees not. Class qualifies for GI Bill® benefits. (No Waivers)
CULINARY ARTS
Thursday 9/18 5–7pm
Learn how to create a chicken dinner within a manageable time frame, regardless of cooking experience. Prepare broccoli, rice and a sauce to go with your meal. For both beginners or experienced cooks. All ingredients included. (No Waivers)
Wednesday and Thursday 10/8 & 10/9 5–7pm
In this two-day, back-to-back class, students will learn the art of making bread from scratch. Come prepared to learn as you master the techniques of crafting classic bread loaves using traditional bread-baking methods. All ingredients included. (No Waivers)
Tuesdays 10/28 & 11/4 5–7pm
Learn to make a classic pumpkin or apple pie in this hands-on class. You'll leave with a finished pie, recipes for both, and the skills to impress at any holiday table. All ingredients included. (No Waivers)
Tuesdays 12/2 & 12/9 5–7pm
Bake a variety of festive cookies—like chocolate chip, gingersnaps, crinkles, and shortbread—in this fun, hands-on class. Learn mixing, cutting, and decorating techniques, and take home a dozen cookies. All ingredients included. (No Waivers)
ARTS & CRAFTS
INTRODUCTION TO WATERCOLOR ............................................................................................................................................................$89
A - Thursdays 9/4 - 9/18 5–7pm
B - Thursdays 10/2 - 10/16 5–7pm
Glimmerbug Art Studio, Harvard 98042
Glimmerbug Art Studio, Harvard 98043
In this fun, whimsical, and stress-free class, we'll explore watercolor techniques (wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, blotting, texture, etc.) to build a solid foundation for your watercolor journey. Materials list will be sent before class starts. Seats are limited! (No Waivers) HOLIDAY WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP
Thursday 11/13 5–7pm Glimmerbug Art Studio, Harvard 98047
Create festive, whimsical holiday cards in this delightful watercolor class! With step-by-step guidance, you’ll craft unique designs to brighten the season. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike. Seats are very limited! (No Waivers) CROCHET WINTER HAT
Wednesdays 10/22 - 11/19 5–7
Learn how to crochet a cozy winter hat for yourself or as a holiday gift! Prior crochet knowledge is suggested but not required. Students should bring two skeins of worsted weight yarn (acrylic yarn suggested) in any color they'd like and a 5.0mm crochet hook. All other materials will be provided by the instructor. (No Waivers)
PAINT YOUR PET
Wednesday 11/19 5–7pm Gardner
On a 16x20 canvas, you’ll be guided through painting a picture of your pet, created by the instructor. After registering, email a clear, well-lit photo to LLL@mwcc.mass.edu. No painting experience needed. All materials included. (No Waivers)
NAUTICAL WOODEN PICTURE FRAMES
Wednesday 11/5 5–7pm Gardner 98142
Create your own unique 8x10 Nautical Wooden Picture Frame using a 3/4" torched board, seashells, sand, colored glass, and more. Email your photo to LLL@mwcc.mass.edu at least one week before class. All materials are included—you’re also welcome to bring your own items. Wood boards may vary in natural patterns. (No Waivers)
RETIREMENT & WELLNESS
Wednesdays 10/1 - 11/5 5–7
Explore the foundations of Ayurveda and learn how diet, lifestyle, and seasonal routines can support balance and well-being. Discover practical tools for maintaining health and optimizing digestion, helping you create a life of wholeness. (No Waivers)
10/7 - 10/21
This course is designed for individuals approaching retirement (typically ages 50+). The course will provide knowledge and tools necessary to create a personalized retirement plan. Explore financial planning, investment strategies, tax considerations, healthcare planning, and lifestyle design to help transition smoothly into your retirement years. (No Waivers)
Wednesday 9/17 5–6:30pm
Learn practical ways to engage people with dementia throughout their daily routine and disease progression. Topics include the Montessori method, activity types, benefits of engagement, and how to adapt activities. This class is appropriate for personal and professional caregivers, but not for those living with dementia. (No Waivers)
9/23
Learn effective dementia care techniques, including identifying triggers, reframing behaviors, and using gentle redirection. Topics also cover environmental preparation, personalized activities, and creating positive daily routines. Ideal for personal and professional caregivers. Includes 1.0 Social Work CE hour (Authorization D 92715). (No Waivers)
BUY & HOLD: HOW TO CREATE PASSIVE INCOME FOR NOW AND YOUR RETIREMENT
Mondays 11/3 - 12/15 6–7pm
This course is designed for beginners looking to build long-term wealth and passive income through rental properties. In this class, you will learn how to find, evaluate, finance, and manage single-family and multifamily rental properties, with a focus on long-term buy-and-hold investing. Actively complete tasks for each stage of the investing process and present a full buy-and-hold plan.
PHOTOGRAPHY & MUSIC
INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY .........................................................................................................................................$80
Tuesdays 9/16 - 10/21 6–8:30pm
In this introductory class you will learn how to get the most out of your camera to make it a truly creative tool. You will learn how your camera works, the fundamentals of good photography, and tips about making great photo compositions. There will be assignments to help you apply class lessons. One field trip - date TBD in class. (No Waivers)
BEGINNER GUITAR ........................................................................................................................................................................................$69
Wednesdays 10/15 - 11/19 6:45–7:45pm Gardner 98044
Learn beginner guitar techniques including chords, tablature, and styles like rock, country, jazz, folk, and blues. You'll learn to tune, read chord charts, and strum in rhythm. Acoustic guitar required. Picks, sheet music, and take-home materials included. (No Waivers)
INTERMEDIATE GUITAR ...............................................................................................................................................................................$69
Thursdays 10/16 - 11/20 5:30–6:30pm Gardner 98048
Learn the foundation of music theory as it relates to the guitar through learning and playing various scales in numerous genres of Western music. Upon completion of the course, you will be able to find chords to any song you hear, transpose songs and chords to different keys, and create and play lead guitar parts. Must bring a functional acoustic or electric guitar to class. (No Waivers)
BEGINNER UKULELE (PART II) ...................................................................................................................................................$69
Thursdays 10/16 - 11/20 6:45–7:45pm
Build on your ukulele skills by expanding chords, learning new strumming patterns, exploring complex songs, and improving fingerpicking. Perfect for those who can already switch chords and play basic songs. Advance your playing in a fun, supportive setting! (No Waivers)
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE & EXCEL
INTRODUCTION TO AI
Wednesdays 10/15 - 11/19 5:30–6:30pm
Explore practical ways to use AI for self-improvement, creativity, and productivity. This course covers meal planning, fitness, AI-generated music, photography, and digital art. Learn how AI is shaping industries like healthcare, education, and business, while addressing ethical concerns including bias and misinformation. Perfect for both the curious and the cautious. INTRODUCTION
Tuesday & Thursday 9/23 & 9/25 6–8pm
Introduction to Microsoft Excel will show you how to create and edit basic worksheets and workbooks. You will gain the skills needed to create, edit, format, and print basic Excel worksheets.
& Thursdays 9/30 - 10/9 6–8
Learn to work with large worksheets; using print titles, headers and footers, hyperlinks, conditional formatting, formatting tables, sorting and filtering, removing duplicates, using and managing named ranges, creating and using formulas and functions, converting text to columns, concatenating data, using csv files, and creating simple charts. ADVANCED
Tuesday & Thursday 10/14 & 10/16 6–8pm
This advanced course covers working with multiple workbooks and data analysis. Topics include data consolidation, subtotals, outlines, 3-D formulas, linking workbooks, VLOOKUP, pivot tables and charts, using comments, and protecting and sharing workbooks.
SERVSAFE
9/9 - 9/30 6–8:30pm
This course will provide you with knowledge of food/hygiene responsibilities in the food service industry to prep for the nationally accredited certification, valid for 5 years. Textbook included in the course fee. Students are responsible for picking up books at least one week ahead of time. Last day of class will be the exam. This class qualifies for GI Bill® benefits. (No Waivers)
10/7 & 10/14
Students must provide an old certification number. Class includes a 2.5 hour review of key components and the exam. This class qualifies for GI Bill® benefits. (No Waivers)
MICROSCOPY
MICROSCOPY AND SOIL MICROBIAL ANALYSIS FOR REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE .................................................................$75
Thurs. 9/18, 9/25 Online; 10/2 In-Person 6–7:30pm Online/Gardner
Explore the hidden world of soil microbiology in this hybrid course. Learn microscopy fundamentals, soil health assessment, Korean natural farming, compost teas, and on-farm fertility quality assurance. Combines two online sessions and one hands-on lab. Ideal for both experienced farmers and beginners. Complements the regenerative agriculture certificate. (No Waivers)
CULTIVATING THE SOIL FOOD WEB: PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS FOR LIVING INOCULANTS
Thurs. 10/9 Online; 10/16 In-Person 6–7:30pm Online/Gardner
Boost your soil biology with living inoculants you can make and observe yourself. In this class, you’ll learn how to brew compost teas and extracts, create protozoan infusions, and culture beneficial nematodes from local environments. Using microscopy as a guide, you’ll assess your brews and learn how to apply them to restore balance in your soil food web. (No Waivers)
WRITING, PUBLISHING & LITERATURE
POETRY: VERSE CRAFTING 101.....................................................................................................................................................$69
Thursdays 9/18 - 10/30 7-8pm
In this course you will read and debate modern poems, learn about basic poetic components, and try out a range of poetry styles. You’ll also have a good time working through your most stubborn writing blockages. Come discover the joys of creating poetry!
BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO GETTING PUBLISHED ...........................................................................................................................$49
Friday 10/3 5–7pm
Learn how to get published, find the right publisher, write standout query letters, and when to seek an agent. Explore 100+ ways to earn money as a freelance writer. Includes handouts. Login info will be emailed before class. (No Waivers)
BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO USING FREE CHATGPT (AI) FOR WRITERS .....................................................................................$49
Tuesday 10/7
Learn how to use ChatGPT to spark ideas, write content, and enhance your creativity. This beginner-friendly class covers prompt writing, creative and professional uses, ethical tips, and more. Includes handouts. Login info will be emailed before class. (No Waivers)
CREATIVE WRITING 101: A BEGINNER'S GUIDE .......................................................................................................................$49
10/10 5–7pm
Learn the fundamentals of creative writing—whether you're drawing from life, building new worlds, or writing to inform. Explore top beginner tips, idea brainstorming, vivid description, personal style, and how to get paid for your work. Includes helpful handouts. Login info will be emailed before class. (No Waivers)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CAREER TRAINING
TECHNICIAN TRAINING
The Electronics Technician program features 24 interactive modules with multimedia content, including text, video, audio, and simulations. It offers pre-tests, exercises, sample exams, and online support for computer-based finals. (No Waivers)
CANNABIS CAREERS
Open Enrollment Online - mwcc.edu/cannabis-training Payment plan available
Interested in a cannabis industry career? MWCC partners with Green Flower for 9-week online training programs to prepare you for this rapidly growing field. (No Waivers)
MEDICAL CAREERS
MEDICAL CODING & BILLING FOR OUTPATIENT SERVICES PROGRAM .....................................................................................
$3,699
Open Enrollment Self Paced, 476 Hours Online Payment plan available
This program will provide the knowledge you need to build a foundation working in Outpatient Services. Learn the medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology needed to correctly assign billing codes to patient procedures and diagnoses. Learn the current medical code sets and get hands-on experience with 3M encoding software as you practice with actual medical records. (No Waivers) PHARMACY
$3,899
Open Enrollment Self Paced, 292 Hours Online Payment plan available
Our elite training program, accredited by ASHP/ACPE, covers all 41 objectives to prepare you for the PTCB exam and ensure you're job-ready. (No Waivers)
CENTER FOR CORPORATE TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
Delivering high-quality corporate training to businesses in North Central MA. Grant writing available to assist in securing up to $125k in funding. Investing in training your staff will increase productivity, improve sales, increase profit and allow your company to do business better, faster, and more efficiently.
"We recently worked with MWCC to obtain a training grant through the state. It was evident from the first meeting we had with MWCC, that they would be a great partner for us to collaborate with on this initiative. They are extremely knowledgeable and guided us through every step of the process. Not only did they assist in writing the grant, but they are now providing all of the training to our organization. The growth and development that we can now provide to our employees, thanks to MWCC, will be invaluable for years to come." —LCU
ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM
The Adult Education Program is located at the Leominster Campus. Our program provides no cost courses that are funded through DESE's Adult and Community Learning Services Grant. We offer a variety of course options (in-person, hybrid, and online) during the day and evenings to meet the needs of busy adult learners.
HiSET / GED Preparation
This program provides no cost high school equivalency preparation courses for students preparing to take the GED or HiSET exams.
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ESOL
No Cost ESOL courses for second language learners looking to build their language proficiency for college and/or careers.
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WORKFORCE ACCESS & EDUCATION
Workforce Access and Education offers adults the opportunity to gain the necessary training and academic skills to enter the workforce or enroll in a college degree program at MWCC. Training courses prepare students for work in Healthcare, Human Services, Advanced Manufacturing, Technology, and other fields.
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MASSLINKS ONLINE ACADEMY
FREE DESE-funded Massachusetts statewide adult education program. Students can choose from High School Equivalency (GED and HiSet) preparation classes or English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL/ESL) classes. Classes are offered fully online.
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Project Management
Accounting
Marketing Personal Training
Computer Technician
OSHA
Spanish
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