MCC to Host Career Development Webinar for Alumni

Middlesex Community College is committed to preparing students for the future. For 50 years, Middlesex has helped over 26,000 alumni on their academic and professional paths. In collaboration with MCC’s Career Development Office, the college’s free Alumni Association will host a webinar for alumni, current students and faculty at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 8.

Part of the MCC Career Development and Alumni Career Readiness Series, this webinar will focus on the hospitality industry and feature panelists who are active in the field from local businesses and organizations.

“The webinar offers a timely view on a specific industry, how the industry is responding to COVID-19, and what the climate of the job market is for the field,” said Amy Lee, MCC’s Director of Annual Giving & Alumni Relations. “The panelists include MCC alums, so students can see the real-world applications of their MCC degrees and certificates, and the alumni panelists will have the opportunity to give back to the college and make connections with fellow alums in their industries.”

Panelist Danielle Rico graduated from MCC in 2012. She now works as the Event Manager at Kimball Farm. Rico believes MCC set her up for success at Lasell College – where she received a bachelor’s in Hospitality and Event Management – both academically and financially.

“MCC was amazing for me,” she said. “I was not someone who did well in high school nor did I enjoy school – MCC changed that for me. I loved coming to class daily and really connected with all of my professors.”

The panel will also feature Rachelle Boudreau, Director of Sales and Marketing at The Langham, Boston and MCC graduate from the class of 1984; Lauren Bartkus, Director of Human Resources of Marriott Hotels; Leslie Cregg, Owner of Planned Perfectly; and Marianela Santana, Manager of Tru by Hilton.

Middlesex is proud of every student who has taken classes on campus in Bedford and Lowell, and online – including recent high-school graduates, first generation students, adult learners, veterans and more. Whether as part of MCC’s for credit degree and certificate programs, noncredit professional and personal development courses, College for Kids summer programming for youths, or M.I.L.E.S. personal enrichment classes for seniors – if you have ever taken a class at MCC, you are an alum!

Visit https://www.middlesex.mass.edu/alumni/events.aspx to register for the event.

In dedication of 50 years of MCC’s service to students and the community, the Middlesex Community College Foundation created the “Give $50 for 50 Years” fundraising campaign. The Foundation asks all who can to please consider making a donation in honor of the college’s 50th celebration to go towards an unrestricted fund for students.

Donations made during this campaign will go to a variety of student and college needs. Visit www.middlesex.mass.edu/50for50 for more information and to donate.

Visit www.middlesex.mass.edu/alumni/ to join the Alumni Association, or contact Amy Lee at 978-656-3028 or leea@middlesex.mass.edu for more information.

For more information on how MCC prepares students for their future careers, contact the Career Development Office at careerservices@middlesex.mass.edu.

Discover your path at Middlesex Community College. As one of the largest, most comprehensive community colleges in Massachusetts, MCC has been a proven leader in online education for more than 20 years. We educate, engage and empower a diverse community of learners, offering more than 80 degree and certificate programs – plus hundreds of noncredit courses. Middlesex Community College: Student success starts here!