Today on WTCC's "STCC Around," Amy Chenot highlights the Surgical Technology program.  The program has an almost 100 percent placement rate after graduation, and the demand for jobs is strong.

For more information, visit stcc.edu/explore/programs/surg.as/.

STCC Around April 14, 2022 - Surgical Tech

Today on WTCC's "STCC Around," Apelila Joseph from Propel America joins me to discuss a partnership with STCC's Optics and Photonics Technology program.  Propel America will cover tuition and fees for qualified students who take part in a fellowship program.

For more information and to apply, visit propelamerica.org.

STCC Around - June 23, 2022 - Propel America

Today on WTCC's "STCC Around," Lidya Rivera Early and Karolyn Burgos discuss the upcoming Latinx Summit, a partnership between STCC and Bay Path University. The event is Friday, Oct. 28, and Saturday, Oct. 29.  For more information, visit stcc.io/summit.

STCC Around - Oct. 27, 2022 - Latinx Summit

Today on WTCC's "STCC Around," Andrea Tarpey and Wilma Tynes offer details about National First Generation College Student Day on Tuesday, Nov. 8. The event, which includes lunch, celebrates first generation college students at the Student Learning Commons Forum.

STCC Around - Nov. 3, 2022 - First Generation College Students

Today on WTCC's "STCC Around," Kitty Doolittle, director of the Springfield Adult Learning Center, offers details about Hampden Prep, which is a unique free opportunity for adult community members to increase their digital skills with computers, online learning, keyboarding that is often needed for employment, college or training programs.

Learn more about the Springfield Adult Learning Center by visiting stcc.edu/salc

STCC Around - Nov. 10, 2022 - Hampden Prep

Today on WTCC's "STCC Around," Kitty Doolittle, director of the Springfield Adult Learning Center, describes the benefits of enrolling in programs at the Springfield Adult Learning Center at STCC. 

SALC provides free classes for adults to further their education by earning a High School Equivalency Certificate (HSE).

Learn more about the Springfield Adult Learning Center by visiting stcc.edu/salc

STCC Around - Nov. 17, 2022 - SALC

Today on WTCC's "STCC Around," STCC student Jackson Perez talks about why he loves the Cybersecurity program. He is pursuing an associate degree in Cybersecurity and a certificate in Programming.

Find out more about STCC's Cybersecurity program by visiting stcc.edu/explore/programs/cits.as/

STCC Around Nov. 24, 2022 - Cybersecurity

Today on WTCC's "STCC Around," Kelly Galanis discusses the upcoming Back to Business Career and Transfer Fair happening on Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The event at the Student Learning Commons at STCC is open to STCC students, alumni as well as the general public.

Find out more about the event by visiting stcc.edu/b2b.

STCC Around - Dec. 1, 2022 - Back To Business

Today on WTCC's "STCC Around," Lidya Rivera-Early discusses the upcoming We the Women event, happening Dec. 9, 12:15 p.m. The event, which features Dr. Jacqueline M. Johnson, at the Student Learning Commons at STCC is open to STCC students, alumni as well as the general public.

Find out more about the event by visiting stcc.edu/women.

STCC Around - Dec. 8, 2022 - We The Women

Today on WTCC's "STCC Around," Dental Assisting student Amber Sosnicki discusses her experience in the program and how it leads to job opportunities. Find out more about the program by visiting stcc.edu/explore/programs/dast.crt/.

STCC Around - Dec. 15, 2022 - Dental Assisting

Today on WTCC's "STCC Around," Jim Danko describes the importance of helping support students as they transform their lives on Giving Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. To donate, visit stcc.edu/give.

STCC Around - Nov. 23 - Giving Tuesday

Today on WTCC's "STCC Around," Professor Phil O'Donoghue and one of his students discuss the upcoming play, "Exit Strategy," which will be performed Dec. 7, 8 and 9 in the theater at Scibelli Hall. The play is about a fictional high school slated for closure at the end of the year.  Visit stcc.io/play for more information.

STCC Around - Nov. 30 - STCC Theater

Today on WTCC's "STCC Around," Samantha Kelley, chair of the Dental Assisting Program, discusses her program and the recent pinning ceremony to celebrate graduates. Visit stcc.edu/explore/programs/dast.crt/ for more information.

STCC Around - Jan. 25 - Dental Assisting Pinning

Today on WTCC's "STCC Around," we highlight National Engineers Week, which will be celebrated Feb. 18-24, and announce a speaker for Black History Month. Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz, daughter of the late activists Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz, will speak on Feb. 29. Pre-registration is recommended: stcc.io/shabazz.

STCC Around - Feb. 15 - Engineers Week

Today on WTCC's "STCC Around," Ian Noonan speaks about Workforce Development programs, including an upcoming EKG (electrocardiograph technician) class.

STCC Around - Feb. 22 - Workforce Development

Today on WTCC's "STCC Around," Marlene Johnson discusses an upcoming International Women's Day event at STCC. A panel conversation with influential community members is scheduled March 6 at 11 a.m. and is open to the public. 

Also, Dr. Kathryn C. "K.C." Senie, STCC's Director of Compliance who serves as Title IX coordinator, discusses a survey that STCC is implementing pursuant to the 2021 Campus Sexual Assault Law enacted by the Massachusetts legislature.

STCC Around - Feb. 29 - International Women's Day, Title IX

Today on WTCC's "STCC Around," Sammi Kelley, chair of the Dental Assistant program, discusses the one-year certificate program and how it prepares students for the job market.

STCC Around - March 7 - Dental Assisting

Today on WTCC's "STCC Around," Ian Noonan from Workforce Development discusses an upcoming Auto Damage Appraising License Preparation class. Visit stcc.edu/wdc to learn more about this class and others offered through the Workforce Development division at STCC.

STCC Around - March 14, 2024 - Auto Appraising

Today on WTCC's "STCC Around," we highlight a free para-educator course that runs April 1-June 6. Registration deadline is March 25. Visit stcc.io/paraeducator for more information. Also, Professor Phil O'Donoghue describes the College Theatre Workshop's spring play, "At the Wedding," which will be performed May 2, 3 and 4.

STCC Around - March 21, 2024 - Para Educator Class, College Play

Today on WTCC's "STCC Around," area leaders announce a name for the cybersecurity center at Union Station: The Richard E. Neal Cybersecurity Center of Excellence. Visit the news section of stcc.edu to read more.

STCC Around - March 28 - Cybersecurity Center of Excellence

Today on WTCC's "STCC Around," we preview the Career and College Transfer Fair at STCC, which takes place April 11, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. For more information about the Fair, visit stcc.io/careerfair.

STCC Around - April 2, 2024 - Career And College Transfer Fair

On Thursday, April 11, STCC hosts the spring Career and College Transfer Fair from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Building 2, Scibelli Hall. For more information, visit stcc.io/careerfair.

STCC Around - April 11, 2024 - Career And College Transfer Fair

STCC, together with the Valley District Dental Society and Massachusetts Dental Society Foundation, will host Community Dental Day on April 27. The public can receive free treatment from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Building 20 on campus. Also, Lead and the Center for Access Services are teaming up to organize a Feminine Hygiene Drive from April 22 - May 3.

STCC Around - April 18, 2024 - Community Dental Day

The Hispanic Association in Higher Education at STCC will present its annual Cafe Con Leche, which delve into the experiences of Hispanic students on campus and explore their perspectives. The event is held on April 30, 2 p.m., in the forum of the Student Learning Commons (Building 19). It is open to the public.

On April 27, the public is invited to Community Dental Day, an event that offers free treatment from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Building 20 on campus.

STCC Around - April 25, 2024 - Cafe Con Leche

Today on WTCC's "STCC Around," we discuss the College Theatre Workshop's play, "At the Wedding," which will be performed at STCC on May 2, 3 and 4. The production is free and open to the public. Also, a student art exhibition continues at the Amy H. Carberry Fine Arts Gallery. Students will be honored during a reception on Saturday, May 4, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

STCC Around - May 2, 2024 - College Theatre Workshop

Today on WTCC's "STCC Around," Professor Sondra Peron talks about an upcoming special tribute to Amy H. Carberry. Members of the Carberry Family will share their thoughts and reflections on Amy’s life and creative accomplishments. Amy H. Carberry, for whom the gallery at STCC is named in honor, expressed joy and wonder for the world through her artistic works. To join in Carberry Conversations, visit stcc.io/carberry. The event will be held over Zoom on May 14, 12:15 p.m.

STCC Around - May 9, 2024 - Tribute to Amy H. Carberry

Today on WTCC's "STCC Around," Ian Noonan from the Workforce Development Division at STCC offers a preview of College for Kids, a series of summer youth programs that begins in June. For more information, visit stcc.edu/kids.

STCC Around - May 16, 2024 - College for Kids

Today on WTCC's "STCC Around," Nancy Ward, Career Pathways Grant and Activity Director at STCC, discusses the free Family Childcare Institute at STCC, which gives prospective family child care providers a pathway to licensure and mastering the intricacies of running a successful child care program from home.

STCC Around - May 23 - Family Childcare Institute

Today on WTCC's "STCC Around," we congratulate students who are headed to Commencement on May 30. Ian Noonan from Workforce Development offers details about two free classes this summer: the ServSafe exam prep and para educator course. Visit stcc.edu/wdc to learn more.

STCC Around - May 30 - Commencement

"This Is STCC" is a general-interest podcast show, written and produced by students in the Digital Media Production program at STCC.

This week's show discusses social media and quarantine and includes an interview with STCC Professor Nick Massa of the Optics and Photonics program.

"This is STCC" airs Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. on the Community's Choice - WTCC 90.7 FM.

Learn more:
www.stcc.edu/media
www.wtccfm.org

Executive Produced by Assistant Professor Dan MIsco. If you have questions or concerns, or to appear on the show, email dmmisco@stcc.edu.

This Is STCC - Nov 17 2020 - Social Media and Quarantine

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