Adult Education & Workforce Development

Leominster Adult Education Center

The Leominster Adult Education Center operates site-based High School Equivalency (HSE) and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) programming at no cost to eligible students. Courses provide high quality and rigorous standards-based instruction in literacy, numeracy, workplace readiness, and college preparation. Courses offered through the Leominster Adult Education Center prepare students for both the GED and HiSET high school equivalency exams, successful employment, and college level coursework at MWCC. The Leominster Adult Education Center also offers three levels of no-cost English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) courses for eligible individuals providing foundational reading, writing, speaking, and listening instruction, as well as college preparation coursework designed to support successful enrollment in college level courses at MWCC. All classes are offered on-site at the Leominster Campus in day and evening formats.

MassLINKS Adult Education Online Academy

The MassLINKS Adult Education Online Academy offers fully remote adult education classes to eligible individuals across the state of Massachusetts. MassLINKS offers high quality, rigorous, standards-based, fully remote synchronous courses to eligible residents of Massachusetts. The MassLINKS Adult Education Online Academy offers courses that prepare students for both high school equivalency exams approved in the state of Massachusetts (HiSET and GED), enrollment at community colleges across the state, and preparation for training programs supporting regionally relevant career pathways and workforce need. Students build academic, technology, and workplace skills for the modern college classroom and ever-changing work environments of Massachusetts. MassLINKS employs rolling enrollment for all programming throughout the academic year. 

For more information about course offerings, or to speak with a member of the Adult Education or MassLINKS team please contact the Division of Lifelong Learning and Workforce Development Main Office in Gardner at 978-630-9525.

Many Adult Education classes are made possible by grants received by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the MassHire North Central Massachusetts Workforce Development Board.

Workforce Development

The Department of Workforce Access offers short and long-term occupational education and training programs leading to entry level, industry recognized credentials and employment opportunities within the priority industries of North Central Massachusetts. The Department of Workforce Access supports comprehensive pathways to employment and advancement within the fields of Technology and Education by providing rigorous training courses aligned to industry need, as well as job placement support designed to directly connect employers to a highly skilled workforce. The Department of Workforce Access regularly partners with the MassHire North Central Career Center, MassHire North Central Workforce Board, and committed employer partners within the region to design and deliver high quality training programs. Training opportunities are available in day, evening, hybrid, and remote formats depending on the requirements of the aligned industry credential and employer partners. For current and future programming information contact the Division of Lifelong Learning and Workforce Development Main Office in Gardner at 978-630-9525 and ask to be connected to the Department of Workforce Access.

Corporate Training

The MWCC Department of Corporate Training and Community Education offers the North Central Mass region learning opportunities and programs designed to strengthen the regional workforce through technical and soft skills training programs. MWCC’s Corporate Trainings cover a wide range of businesses and industries including (but not limited to) manufacturing, financial services and management, healthcare, education, food service, and hospitality. Trainings offer industry-recognized credentials and certifications, strengthening the region's existing workforce and preparing students for career advancement. Customized trainings can be tailored to suit specific needs identified by regional employers and can be delivered on-site, remotely, or at any of the MWCC campus locations. For information about services and potential grant funding, contact the Division of Lifelong Learning and Workforce Development Main Office in Gardner at 978-630-9525 or contact the Executive Director of Workforce Development directly at 978-630-9242 or visit MWCC Center for Corporate and Professional Education.

Community Education & Youth Programming

MWCC offers additional noncredit courses that enhance your home, work, and personal life. Classes are offered days, evenings, or online. Browse our noncredit course offerings or download a current noncredit bulletin. For more information, please call 978-630-9525.