Stay ahead of the curve! The Center for Workforce Development & Continuing Education courses align you with today's top employer demands, catapulting your career forward. Our training programs are designed to empower you with cutting-edge skills, help you gain industry expertise, and give you an advantage in the competitive job market. Learn how you can grow personally or professionally today!
Success, Tailored to You
Fast Track Skills Academy
The Fast-Track Skills Academy is designed to help you get the training you need to re-skill or up-skill and meet your immediate career goals. Explore our current offerings and check our website frequently to stay current with the latest opportunities. Please complete the following form to join a scheduled virtual information session to learn more! Sign up for an virtual information session here.
Apprenticeships
QCC offers educational training in key apprenticeship areas, including automotive technology, healthcare, early childhood education, and more. Discover how you can take advantage of this “learn-while-you-earn” model.
Free Program for Employers
The Express Program provides employers fast, simple access to grant-funded training, to help businesses in Massachusetts respond to emerging needs. Only businesses with 100 Massachusetts employees or less are eligible for full reimbursement of cost of training, for up to $20,000 per calendar year. Effective for applications received on or after, July 10, 2023. To take advantage of the funding, see Express Grant Details and Inquiry Form.
Explore QCC’s Workforce Development Programs
Fuel your ambitions with QCC’s Workforce Development Center! Dive into cost-effective courses that deliver real-world skills, whether for career advancement or career entry. Explore what we've got to offer!
Empower Together, Excel Together: Investing in Employees is Investing in Success
Ready to realize the full potential of your workforce? Now is the time to partner with our Center for Workforce Development and Continuing Education. Our programs are designed to enhance the skills and experience of both your new and existing employees. Learn more about this exciting opportunity and our FREE employee trainings.
Workforce Development Forms & Policies
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CWDCE FAQs
Traditional financial aid options through the government are not available for CWDCE courses. However, other funding options may be available.
The Sallie Mae Career Training Smart Option Student Loan offers low-interest student loans for individuals to attend occupational skills training programs resulting in an industry-recognized certificate, license, or credential for occupations identified as high demand or high growth. For more information, visit the Sallie Mae Career Training Smart Option Student Loan page.
A class offered for credit allows you to earn college credit to apply towards a college degree. Credit courses are offered in several different subject areas. You can contact the Admissions Staff at 508.853.2300 or e-mail admissions@qcc.mass.edu to get detailed information.
The QCC Center for Workforce Development and Continuing Education offers primarily non-credit courses. While you won't earn college credit by taking our courses, you will still be able to prepare for a career, take advantage of professional development classes, or have the opportunity to take a personal enrichment class. We hope you continue to be a part of the QCC family if you decide that college is for you.
TEAS stands for Test of Essential Academic Skills. The TEAS test is a four-part, web-based, supervised assessment with sub-tests in Reading, Mathematics, Science, and English language usage. Visit our TEAS testing page to discover more about our test prep, policies, and more.
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