News and Events Archive

BCC Students in Practical Nursing and Associate Degree in Nursing Programs Maintain High Pass Rate for Licensure Exam

BCC reports that its PN students had a 100% first-time pass rate on the NCLEX licensure exam in the 2023 calendar year, while ADN students had a 91.43% pass rate for first-time test takers. Read more!

Foundation Scholarship Application Period Now Open

Falcons, get free money for classes! BCC's Foundation Scholarship application period opens Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. Read specific dates, deadlines and instructions.

BCC Offers UMass Community College Advantage Scholarship

Students, learn about automatic admission to the UMass and a minimum of $2,500 per semester ($5,000 annually) for a total of at least $10,000 for the final two years of college. Learn more!

BCC Selects Project for Prestigious Space Flight Experiment

BCC has announced its project to be sent to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of a microgravity research experiment. Read more!

BCC Expands Food Security Support

BCC, in recognition of the steady need for food security assistance among its students, faculty and staff, has developed new partnerships and has secured additional funding for its support services in this area.

Bartending and Mixology

Understand the fundamental principles of mixology, bar organization and equipment. Learn to properly prepare and serve mixed drinks, cocktails and wines. Review the legal ramifications of serving laws.

Pittsfield Mayor Linda Tyer to Join BCC as Executive Director of Workforce Development and Community Education

Pittsfield Mayor Linda Tyer, who was elected to two terms as mayor before announcing she would not seek reelection, will begin her employment at the College in early February.

BCC Alumni Music Fest Draws 250 Attendees; Raises $3,000 in Scholarship Funding

The Music Fest raised funds for the Eleanore Velez Scholarship, which supports students who are ineligible for federal aid due to their citizenship status. Read more!

BCC Helps BCArc Provide Better Mouth Care Training

Two BCC faculty members recently offered "train the trainer" sessions at Berkshire County Arc highlighting the importance of oral hygiene in the population they serve. Read more!

BCC Posts New CNA Course Dates

Read details about BCC's CNA course and 2024 course dates. To register, contact us at workforce@berkshirecc.edu or 413-236-2127.