Workforce Training
Access Statement: Berkshire Community College (BCC) values inclusion and equal access to its programs
and activities and is committed to a climate of mutual respect and full participation.
Our goal is to create learning environments that are usable, equitable, inclusive
and welcoming. If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable academic
accommodations, you are advised to contact the Disability Resource Center (DRC) prior
to the start of a course to discuss your accommodation needs and options. The DRC
will work collaboratively with students with disabilities to develop effective accommodation
plans. For accommodations, email workforce@berkshirecc.edu.
Contact Us
workforce@berkshirecc.edu
413-236-2115
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You'll be added to the waitlist and may be considered if a spot opens up. Plus, you'll
be first in line for the next round of classes.
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Training
Truck drivers are in demand. Based on an American Trucking Association survey, more than 400,000 new truck drivers
are needed every year. Let the professional instructors at United Tractor Trailer
School, Inc. train you for your career as a Class B Commercial Driver.
- 18 years or older
- Massachusetts resident
- Valid driver's license
- Students must have both their Learner's Permit and Department of Transportation (DOT)
physical prior to class start date
CDL Training
ESOL
Humanities 100
Humanities 100 College Writing, Speaking and Listening for ESOL Students, is a study
in the conventions of proper English in an academic setting for English Language Learners.
This course will focus on the practices and expectations of college writing, reading,
speaking, and listening. This 3-credit course is offered to advanced language learners that have already completed Level III ESOL
or an equivalent, including individuals who have earned a college degree from their
home countries.
Read details in BCC's College Catalog .
Healthcare and Social Services
ESOL
Details about each of the following trainings can be found at the Massachusetts Rural Workforce Training Network .
- Community Health Worker – ESOL
- Introduction to Behavioral Healthcare and Cross-cultural Training – ESOL
- Mental Health First Aid – ESOL
- Occupational Safety and Health for Community Health Workers