Welcome to The Center! Winner of the U.S. Department of Labor and the American Association of Community Colleges National Workforce Development Award Back to CBPD Home Page OUR MISSION The Mission of The Center is to:
Assist organizations in Western Massachusetts to compete in the local and global economies through high quality business solutions Aid in the region’s economic viability and development through labor responsive, proactive workforce development services Enable Western Massachusetts residents and workers to obtain, retain and advance in employment/careers Provide a voice for community college workforce development in Massachusetts and nationally
The staff and trainers of the Center for Business & Professional Development at Holyoke Community College are pleased to announce greatly expanded business, industry and workforce development services for this year.  We know that individuals’ and companies’ needs are always changing.  At The Center, we believe that we must all stay on the cutting edge so Western Massachusetts residents, employees and companies can compete in today's economy. The Center is dedicated to providing superior workforce development programs tailored to the needs of each company and its employees. More than 3,000 people annually take advantage of The Center's experienced staff and technological capabilities to plan and conduct effective credit and noncredit learning opportunities. The HCC Corporate College Program can greatly reduce your costs to train and educate your employees, whether you have a large or small business, a non-profit organization or you manage a government agency. Click HERE for details. From information technology courses to leadership training seminars, educational resources are available to Western Mass residents and workers through our on-campus scheduled offerings, and to Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut businesses at any time, any place and in a variety of formats. Convenient formats include instructor-led, online, satellite downlink, video, computer-based, self-paced, train-the-trainer, and workbooks and materials.	The Center has devised six simple steps toward successful training: Consultation Assessment Training Development Training Evaluation Follow-up We have joined forces with local and national trainers and professional organizations in order to provide Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut with the highest quality, state-of-the-art workforce development services at the lowest possible cost.  Our trainers and consultants not only have many years of experience in their fields of expertise, but they also have the perfect combination of private sector and adult training experience. Click HERE to see just a few of our affiliations. Please review the training and services included in The Center’s Web Page, keeping in mind that this is only a small sampling of our services.  Companies having assessment or training needs which you don't find addressed here, please call The Center for Business & Professional Development.  We will be happy to meet with you, discuss your needs, and submit a no-cost proposal detailing the services which could provide the right solutions to your needs. We look forward to the possibility of working with you in the near future as we work together to strengthen our local labor force.

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Keith M. Hensley  
Dean of Workforce Development &

Executive Director of The Center for Business & Professional Development

khensley@hcc.mass.edu