STCC News
Help STCC support students, transform lives
Date: Monday, March 30, 2020
Given the financial impact Covid-19 has had on the world, we anticipate an increase in the number of requests to the STCC Foundation this semester. Please consider making a gift today that will allow us to further assist students as they transform their lives. I thank you in advance for your consideration.
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STCC Criminal Justice program sparks interest in law enforcement careers
Date: Friday, March 27, 2020
Graduates of the Criminal Justice Program at STCC discuss how the program launched their careers in law enforcement and led to promotion opportunities.
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STCC donates personal protective equipment to area hospitals
Date: Thursday, March 26, 2020
Responding to an urgent call for supplies, Springfield Technical Community College’s School of Health and Patient Simulation has donated personal protective equipment to area hospitals, medical centers and first responders. The equipment, which includes surgical masks, isolation gowns, surgical gowns, sterile surgical gloves, exam gloves and face shields, will serve as a first line of defense for health care professionals and reduce their risk of contracting COVID-19 while treating patients.
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Stop & Shop responds to COVID-19 crisis with donation to help STCC students
Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Stop & Shop donated $2,500 to Springfield Technical Community College’s emergency food pantry for students in need. The supermarket company’s latest gift, a response to the threat the COVID-19 virus poses to economically disadvantaged students, adds to earlier donations.
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STCC unveils Fire Investigation Transfer program
Date: Friday, March 20, 2020
Starting this fall, the college will offer a new option in the Fire Protection and Safety Technology department: Fire Investigation Transfer. Students who choose this option will study fire behavior, fire operations, prevention, investigations and criminal law through courses in fire science and criminal justice.
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Housebound? STCC offers online workforce development training
Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Springfield Technical Community College’s Workforce Development Center offers a range of online courses available 24 hours a day from any device with an internet connection. Online education at STCC combines interactive exercises, mini-cases, video, and focused reading to ensure courses are not only engaging but that students really learn.
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STCC extends spring break, restricts public access to campus
Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Springfield Technical Community College will extend spring break by an additional week and limit public access to the campus. Classes will resume March 30, pending further developments.
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State lawmakers get a close-up look at STCC programs
Date: Friday, March 13, 2020
From the patient simulation center to the mechanical engineering technology lab, state lawmakers recently toured Springfield Technical Community College to get a better understanding how STCC is preparing students for careers and boosting the economic vitality of the region.
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STCC student finds internship to be not too taxing
Date: Friday, March 6, 2020
Theresa Sherman, of Springfield, is one of four STCC students working as interns with Springfield Partners for Community Action’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. VITA provides free income tax return preparation to low and moderate income taxpayers.
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STCC hires mechanical engineering technology instructor
Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Springfield Technical Community College named Thomas Robitaille as an instructor in mechanical engineering technology. Robitaille, of Chester, is third generation to join in this field after his father and grandfather. A STCC graduate with an associate degree in mechanical engineering technology, he has been working as a CNC machinist/programmer at MTG, Inc. in Westfield since October 2016.
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