News and Events Archive

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.

BCC to Benefit from New MASSGrant Financial Aid Program

BCC is one of 15 community colleges across the Commonwealth that will benefit from a historic financial aid expansion recently approved by Governor Maura Healey's administration. 

BCC to Participate in Space Flight Experiment

BCC has been selected by the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program's Mission 18 to participate in a microgravity research experiment headed to the International Space Station.

Associate Degree in Nursing Program at BCC Receives National Accreditation

BCC's ADN program was recently granted full, continuing accreditation by the Board of Directors of the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Learn more.

BCC Program Receives National Accreditation

BCC announces its Health Information Management Certificate Program has received accreditation from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Professional Certificate Approval Program (PCAP).