Education to Go
The Center for Business
& Professional Development at Holyoke Community College is pleased to
announce that thanks to the Internet’s powerful capabilities for
interactive communication, it is now possible for you to upgrade your work
skills, learn a new skill, or chart a career path at your own pace from
you own home!
Education To Go offers a wide variety of results-oriented,
instructor-led online courses designed specifically to harness the education
potential of the Internet. All
courses are priced affordable, and all you need to participate is a valid email
address and Internet access.
Click on any of
the Topic Areas Below for a Complete Course Listing for that topic. Preview
Course Titles, Course Descriptions, Course Dates, and Course Prices in our user-friendly
HCC Ed2Go Web Page!.
For more information, please contact Maria at (413) 552-2122
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The Holyoke Community College ACT
Computer-Based and Distance Learning Center – The first of its kind in
the country. A new
partnership destined to change the Workforce Development landscape of
Western Massachusetts.
Why an ACT Center in Western
Massachusetts?
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To address employers' growing demand
for a skilled workforce
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To correct a lack of skills in the
existing workforce
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To keep Western Massachusetts
employers and employees on the competitive edge in jobs
and productivity
The
Holyoke Community College ACT Center Mission
To provide access anytime,
anywhere to state-of-the-art training and assessment services at
reasonable costs in order to enhance the Western Massachusetts workforce.
HCC's ACT Center Capabilities
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Workplace skills assessments
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Continuing education courses in a broad array of disciplines
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Skill-specific training in selected fields
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Distance learning with state-of-the-art technology
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Computer-delivered certification and licensure tests for the trades
and professions
HCC's ACT Center Course Topic Areas
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Information Technology: Beginner,
Intermediate and Advanced
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Management, Leadership, and Small Business Management
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Professional and Personal Development
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Computer Basics
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English-as-a-Second Language
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Adult Literacy/Employability Skills
Frequently Asked Questions About the HCC ACT Center
What is an ACT Center?
An ACT Center is a facility that
delivers state-of-the-art computerized testing and training services to
professional organizations, individuals, and businesses using
computer-based technologies, the Internet, and other cutting-edge
processes. It is a resource for our entire community.
What
does it cost to take a course or to take an assessment?
The
price for each course varies. Some are charged by the length of time a
user is on the system, but most are on a per title basis.
Course titles, descriptions, and ACT Center orientation
(External
Link not affiliated with the HCC web site.)
Contact Information
The Center For Business &
Professional Development at Holyoke Community College
303 Homestead Avenue
Holyoke, MA 01040-1099
Phone: 413-552-2112
Fax: 413-552-2745
E-mail: ACTCenter@hcc.mass.edu
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 Learning System
Holyoke Community College has been
awarded "Lead New England College" status from PLATO, to provide
interactive, computer-based instruction through the PLATO Learning System. PLATO, currently the #1
adult-oriented computer-based learning system in the country, is used
nationally by large and small companies, school systems, colleges, and
workforce training programs.
PLATO offers Adult Basic
Education, English-as-a-Second Language, work skills, and GED Preparation
instruction, as well as secondary level instruction in reading skills,
biology, physics, calculus, Geometric Design and Tolerencing, Team
Building, and other skills needed by today's employees...and PLATO is
aligned to Work Keys!
K-12 Educators and parents will be pleased to know that PLATO is
also aligned to the MCAS.
The Center for Business &
Professional Development offers PLATO access through license leases as well
as through the Internet. We
also offer a full range of services to support PLATO at companies or at
the HCC Campus. Nationally and in Massachusetts, employer surveys continually
document the need for employees with a firm foundation of basic skills!
For More Information Contact The Center or call 413/552-2112.
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