MCC Is a Leader of Professional Development & Personal Enrichment

Middlesex Community College makes upgrading careers quick and easy with a wide selection of professional development and personal enrichment programming. Registration for MCC’s Community Education and Training (CET) Spring 2023 courses and certificates is now open.

“As a leader of workforce education, our training courses meet the immediate needs of local employers and provide employees with education for career growth and opportunities,” said Audrey Nahabedian, MCC’s Dean of Workforce Development and Innovation. “MCC’s CET helps individuals advance in their careers, start on new paths, and enrich their lives with new experiences. Every course is designed to develop the knowledge, skills and certifications individuals need to fill in-demand roles and strengthen the workforce of the Commonwealth.”

Courses are offered in a variety of subjects that allow employees to develop or update professional skills, including Healthcare, Computer Applications and Information Technology (IT), and Management.

MCC’s Healthcare courses prepare students to sit for certification exams and enter the workforce in entry level roles with hands-on practice and training. Options include Pharmacy Technician, Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aid, Phlebotomy for Healthcare Professionals, Nutrition Considerations for Oral Health, Medical Terminology for Everyone, Dental Office Administration and Recovery Coach.

Students looking to update their computer and IT skills can engage in a suite of computer application courses that includes Google IT, Cloud Associate, Artificial Intelligence for Business, FAA Remote Pilot Certification, Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.

For students looking to grow into a management role, Middlesex courses highlight knowledge of key concepts that are adaptable for students to work in management in a wide range of industries. The certificate programs include the Nonprofit Management Certificate and the SHRM Essentials for Human Resources and Certification Exam Prep, Customer Service, and Accounting/Bookkeeping Fundamentals.

Middlesex offers self-paced test preparation for education students sitting for the MTELs and MCC Nursing and Allied Health students taking TEAS Exams. Students can also enroll in courses to add diverse skills to their resume, from an FAA Remote Pilot Certification to floral and interior design, cooking, art and more.

“Education is one of the best ways to improve lives and careers,” Nahabedian said. “Whatever stage you are in, MCC has options to fit your needs.”