Professor Shana Perez, Department Chair for the Medical Assistant program, gives an overview of this STCC program. Medical assistants perform administrative and clinical skills in a variety of health care settings such as physicians’ offices, outpatient clinics, laboratories and hospitals. For more information, visit stcc.edu.

STCC Around - Oct. 2, 2025 - Medical Assistant

Sarah Royston, program coordinator for Surgical Technology at STCC, offers details about the program, which combines intensive classroom learning with hands-on clinical experience in local hospitals and surgical centers.

STCC Around - Oct. 9, 2025 - Surgical Technology

Professor Chris Atwater discusses how a business degree from STCC can lead to opportunities. Graduates can transfer to a four-year institution or find a career pathway after earning a two-year associate degree.

STCC Around - Oct. 16, 2025 - Business Administration

Discover STCC’s Health Science and Foundations of Nursing programs in this "STCC Around" segment featuring Professor Cindy Fuller. Learn how these two-year degrees provide hands-on training, professional certifications, and a strong foundation for careers in healthcare and nursing.

STCC Around - Oct. 23, 2025 - Health Science Foundations of Nursing

Discover a rewarding career helping people live their fullest lives. In this "STCC Around" segment, Professor Cristy Wassung, Chair of the Occupational Therapy Assistant program at Springfield Technical Community College, shares how Occupational Therapy Assistants support clients of all ages in becoming more independent at home, school, work, and in the community. Learn about STCC’s accredited OTA program, flexible scheduling options, and the pathway to national certification. Visit stcc.edu

STCC Around - Oct. 30, 2025 - Occupational Therapy Assistant

On "STCC Around," hear from Nathan Andary, Director of Career Services at Springfield Technical Community College, as he shares how Career Services supports students and alumni in exploring interests, building skills, and launching successful careers. For more information, visit stcc.edu/resources/career-services

STCC Around - Nov. 6, 2025 - Career Services

Center for Access Services at Springfield Technical Community College provides critical support. Director Jose Lopez-Figueroa discusses how CAS supports students facing housing instability, food insecurity and other life challenges — and how to donate to support students.

STCC Around - Nov. 20, 2025 - Center for Access Services

STCC men's basketball coach Alfredo Cardona urges the community to come out on Saturday to support the team during a match with Northern Essex Community College. The women's team starts play at 1 p.m. in Scibelli Hall at STCC. The men's game starts at 3 p.m.

STCC Around - Basketball Game on Nov. 22, 2025

Discover STCC’s Lead – Female Leadership & Mentoring Program, designed to support and empower female-identifying students through mentoring, leadership development, academic guidance, and community-building opportunities. Learn how Lead helps students build confidence, connect with mentors, and grow as leaders—inside and outside the classroom.

STCC Around - Dec. 4, 2025 - Lead

Discover how the MILE Program—Male Initiative for Leadership and Education—at Springfield Technical Community College is empowering male students to succeed in the classroom and in life. On "STCC Around,"  Academic & Transfer Counselor Melvin Tejada shares how MILE provides inclusive academic support, dedicated mentoring, community engagement, and monthly skill-building workshops designed to help students thrive.

Learn how MILE connects Black and Latino male students with professional and faculty mentors, strengthens leadership and financial literacy skills, and builds a strong sense of community on campus. Meet the MILE team, hear about the program’s mission, and find out how students can get involved.

Whether you’re a current STCC student or someone interested in joining a supportive and transformative college community, this short feature gives you an inside look at one of STCC’s most impactful initiatives.

Take the first step. Learn about MILE. Become a leader.

STCC Around - Dec. 11, 2025 - MILE

STCC Around is a weekly segment highlighting news & events for the college community. It airs Thursdays at 8:30 am on WTCC 90.7 FM in Springfield, MA.

This week, hosts Andrew Cade and Jim Danko welcome Jen DeForge, associate professor of architecture and building technology at STCC. Prof. DeForge shares about the multi-faceted, multi-concentration program where you can start literally building your dreams. 

Prof. DeForge blogs about the ABT program at
notes.stcc.edu/architecture-and-building-technology-at-stcc-can-lead-to-a-dream-career

Architecture and Building Technology Program
stcc.edu/explore/programs/arbt.as

Apply to STCC at
stcc.edu/apply

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STCC Around - August 20, 2020 - Architecture and Building Technology

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