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07/2022
July 2022QCC Receives $500,000 Biotechnology GrantQuinsigamond Community College (QCC) was awarded $500,000 in state funding to train and help place over 70 participants into biotechnology jobs. Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito, along with Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development, Rosalin Acosta, visited QCC’s Healthcare and Workforce Development Center on Tuesday, June 21 to announce the grant, which is part of the Senator Kenneth J. Donnelly Workforce... More... | |
July 2022Award Winning Gateway to College Program Celebrates 10 Years of SuccessStaff, faculty, and students gathered on Wednesday, June 22 to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Gateway to College program at Quinsigamond Community College (QCC). Gateway to College is an early college program that helps students who are experiencing barriers in obtaining a high school diploma in a traditional high school setting. The program provides wraparound support services and offers students the... More... | |
July 2022Police Academy Graduates First Class of Extended ProgramQuinsigamond Community College’s (QCC) Police Academy made history recently when the first class of 12 officers graduated from the Academy’s new extended format program. The Academy’s new format runs courses during the evenings and on weekends. Graduates from the program are eligible for entry-level hiring into a law enforcement agency, pending a department’s specific requirements and standards... More... | |
July 2022Veteran Affairs Participates in Veterans Inc. Annual Stand DownVeteran Affairs and Admissions represented QCC at the 17th Annual Stand Down event on June 17, 2022, which was hosted by Veterans Inc. Veterans Inc. is a national leader in homelessness prevention for veterans and is headquartered in Massachusetts. The Stand Down event is a chance for veterans to meet with over 60 organizations and companies that offer various support services and employment... More... | |
July 2022Perseverance is Key for HiSET/GED GraduatesQCC held a graduation ceremony for students receiving their HiSET/GED on June 13, 2022 in the Hebert Auditorium, on QCC's main campus. Director of Testing Laura Tino led the event and noted how special it was to hold the ceremony in person for the first time since the pandemic began. Graduate Ivan Ramos spoke to the crowd about how his younger self would... More... | |
July 2022Worcester Celebrates 300th AnniversaryWorcester celebrated its birthday in a big way this year and QCC joined in on the fun! Worcester, Massachusetts was established as a town on June 14, 1722, making this summer the 300th anniversary of New England's second biggest city. The city put on a three-day Tercentennial Weekend which included events such as a 5K road race, a parade through downtown, a festival on the Worcester Common, and a... More... | |
July 2022QCC NISOD Recipients Accept Awards for ExcellenceEight members of Quinsigamond Community College were 2022 recipients of the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Excellence Awards. Recipients are nominated for demonstrating an outstanding commitment and contribution to QCC's students and colleagues. This year, Clerk III for Admissions Rachel Clarke and College and Career Navigator Buffie... More... | |
July 2022Student Life Monthly HappeningsSummer Summit DaysSummer Summit Days are starting soon! This new initiative allows new incoming students to get some of the initial preparation for college out of the way, so they can focus on creating a sense of belonging during New Student Orientation in August. Wednesday, July 13, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Thursday, July 21, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. For more... More... | |
July 2022Wyvern Sports CornerMen's BaseballThe QCC Wyvern's Baseball team made it to the playoffs with only 10 players this season! They were led by Head Coach John McLaughlin and Assistant Coach Paul Goodwin. In addition, three of the players received NJCAA Award Certificates for being part of the Region XXI Scholar Athletes for the year:
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July 2022In the NewsJune, 2022
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July 2022QCC Welcomes New StaffOn June 13, 2022, Academic Affairs welcomed Engie Roufail as Administrative Secretary I- Academic Support Services. Engie brings to this position several years of experience. Most recently, she worked as Clerk III/Workforce Development & Continuing Education here at QCC. Engie has earned a Bachelor of Science from Ain Shams University and a Clerical Office Certificate from QCC. ... More... |
