MCC Foundation starts the year off by acknowledging the collective gifts of more than 80 first-time donors. Their gifts contributed a total of $45,000 in additional funds available to support Manchester Community College students with scholarships and emergency assistance.
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Gene Haas Foundation Donates $15,000 in Scholarship Funds for MCC Precision Manufacturing Students
The scholarships, managed by MCC Foundation, are based on merit and will be awarded to precision manufacturing students to cover tuition, books and supplies that students are required to provide, such as personal tooling.
MCC Supports First-Generation Student in Continuing toward Goals
This spring Angel Velez, of Hartford, is continuing at Manchester Community College toward his goal of an associate degree, thanks to the personal support of faculty and staff, their belief in his ability to succeed and a Connecticut state grant-supported program designed to enable students to persist.
MCC Announces Free Workshops Starting January 27 for People Interested in Sharpening Job-Search Skills
The January 27 session runs from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and focuses on effective resume writing. This workshop will provide information on the skills and strategies needed to develop a visually appealing, competitive resume that gets positive response from employers. Additional sessions in effective resume writing run through February.
MCC Counselor Reyes-Dawes Named to Lead NACADA Team on Best Practices
Manchester Community College Counselor Wanda Reyes-Dawes has been named team lead of the Best Practices Subcommittee for the NACADA First-Generation Advising Community.
MCC Announces Accelerated Spring 2021 Classes
MCC is offering a range of accelerated classes starting January 22, February 5 and March 22. Presented in 12-week and 8-week formats, these accelerated classes allow students to earn needed credits in a compressed time frame.
MCC to Hold Virtual Enrollment Event January 9
This Saturday, January 9, Manchester Community College is offering guidance by appointment to help students with registration for the Spring 2021 semester. The event is an opportunity for students to finish the registration process – meet with an advisor and handle other last-minute details to be ready to start the semester.
MCC Students Inducted into International Business Honor Society in Virtual Ceremony
The Alpha Beta Gamma® international business honor society at Manchester Community College inducted 50 new members in a virtual award ceremony on December 8.
MCC Professor Sullivan Edits Book on Best Practices in Teaching
Manchester Community College Professor of English Patrick Sullivan recently released his latest book on the value of a community college education.
MCC Releases Workforce Development Catalog for Spring
Courses are designed to provide people interested in shifting careers with a short-term path to new, in-demand job skills.