BCC and Partners to Hold Second Chances Job Fair

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. —Berkshire Community College (BCC), in collaboration with Second Street Second Chances, Berkshire County Jail and House of Correction, Berkshire District Attorney's Office, MassHire Berkshire Career Center and Berkshire Innovation Center, will hold the Second Chances Job and Resource Fair on Wednesday, May 22, from 4-6 pm. 
 
The job fair will be held at Berkshire Innovation Center, located at 45 Woodlawn Avenue, Pittsfield.  
 
The job fair is free and open to the public. Formerly incarcerated individuals, including those who may have been justice involved and/or who have a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) file, are particularly encouraged to attend. Walk-ins are welcome; no registration is required. 
 
For those in need of transportation, roundtrip shuttle service will be provided to the job fair. Pickup at 3:30 pm is available at the following locations: 
  • Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center, 1 Columbus Avenue, Pittsfield 
  • Rural Recovery Resources, 67 State Road, Great Barrington 
  • Main Street Bus Stop, 70 Main Street, North Adams 
Area employers who are interested in participating in the fair must register in advance. The registration deadline is May 15, 2024, or until filled. Employers must have open positions they are seeking to fill immediately and must have a second chances/CORI-friendly hiring policy. To register, visit www.berkshirecc.edu/job-fair

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BCC Offers Summer Classes

PITTSFIELD, Mass — Berkshire Community College (BCC) encourages prospective students to enroll for summer 2024 classes in advance of the fall semester, which begins on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
 
By completing one or more pre-requisite classes over the summer, students can focus on their desired area of study on the fall — or simply experiment with a course or two that piques their interest.
 
Students ages 25 and older may qualify for free tuition through the Commonwealth's MassReconnect program, providing they are Massachusetts residents who have not previously earned a college degree and who enroll in at least six credits per semester.
 
A variety of learning options are offered at BCC, including in-person, online and hybrid courses. Prospective students may register any time online, or by walking in without an appointment to the One Stop Center. There, applications are processed for instant acceptance to the College. Financial aid assistance is also available.
 
To learn more about applying to BCC, including viewing an admission checklist, browsing a course catalogue, filing a financial aid form or scheduling a tour in person or online, visit www.berkshirecc.edu/fall. Advisors are on hand to answer questions; call (413) 499-4660 or email onestop@berkshirecc.edu.
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