Berkshire Community College

Berkshire Community College Offering free community college to any Mass resident without a bachelor's degree who has a high school diploma or its equivalent.
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Offering 50 high quality programs and exceptional workforce development trainings. Making higher education accessible to all. Berkshire Community College is a public, community college offering more than 50 associate degree and certificate programs of study, including options and concentrations. BCC also offers a wide range of noncredit workshops for people of all ages.

☀️ Looking for your next summer read? 📚The BCC Library has curated the 2026 BCC Summer Reading list, featuring over 60 t...
06/24/2026

☀️ Looking for your next summer read? 📚

The BCC Library has curated the 2026 BCC Summer Reading list, featuring over 60 titles on birding, hiking, animal tracking, wildflowers, foraging, biking, outdoor cooking and more. From field guides and trail books to cookbooks and outdoor adventure reads, the list is full of inspiration for making the most of summer in the Berkshires.

BCC students, faculty and staff can explore the display in person at the library. The full 2026 BCC Summer Reading list is also available under Lists on the Helm Library Catalog and on the Library Events page. 👉 https://bkcc-catalog.helmlib.org/cgi-bin/koha/opac-shelves.pl?op=view&shelfnumber=1771&sortfield=title

Happy reading, and happy summer!

06/23/2026

Want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and adults in our community?

BCC’s Registered Behavior Technician training program helps prepare students to support positive skills and behaviors in schools, adult day centers, residential programs, in-home therapy settings and more.

As RBT instructor Rebecca Cachat shares, what makes BCC’s program unique is the chance to learn in person, ask questions and practice the skills that can help you move forward in this rewarding field.

Classes run Sept. 14 – Nov. 4, 2026, Mondays and Wednesdays from 5 – 8 p.m. at BCC.

Apply today and take the next step toward a career helping others. 👉 https://www.berkshirecc.edu/academics/community-education-and-workforce-development/healthcare/behavior-technician.php

Want to play volleyball for BCC this fall? 🏐The Falcons are gearing up for their second season, and we’re looking for in...
06/22/2026

Want to play volleyball for BCC this fall? 🏐

The Falcons are gearing up for their second season, and we’re looking for incoming and returning students who want to compete, build community and be part of BCC Athletics.

Summer workouts are already underway at Paterson Field House:

Volleyball:
Mondays | 6–8 p.m.
Saturdays | 10 a.m.–Noon

Strength & Conditioning:
Wednesdays | 8–9:15 a.m.
Fridays | 6:30–7:45 a.m.

Ready to get on the court? Complete the NJCAA Athletics Interest Form 👉 https://bit.ly/4oB5f9p

Have question? Email [email protected].

Pool season starts today. 🏊‍♀️The Paterson Recreation Pool at BCC is officially open for the summer! BCC students and em...
06/20/2026

Pool season starts today. 🏊‍♀️

The Paterson Recreation Pool at BCC is officially open for the summer! BCC students and employees swim free with a valid BCC ID.

Open through Aug. 29
Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday: 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Come cool off at BCC!

BCC is closed today in observance of Juneteenth, but we invite you to join us in honoring Black freedom, culture and his...
06/19/2026

BCC is closed today in observance of Juneteenth, but we invite you to join us in honoring Black freedom, culture and history this Sunday, June 21 at the NAACP-Berkshire County Branch Juneteenth Celebration.

BCC is partnering with the NAACP-Berkshire County Branch for a free public Reading Frederick Douglass Together event, supported by a Mass Humanities grant with funding from Mass Cultural Council.

The community reading of Frederick Douglass’s 1852 speech, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” will take place during the NAACP-Berkshire County Branch Juneteenth Celebration at noon at Durant Park in Pittsfield.

Join us as we read, reflect and gather in community.
Learn more: https://www.naacpberkshires.org/juneteenth-celebration-2023/

From figuring out his path to becoming BCC’s 2026 valedictorian, Jeremiah Reagan’s journey is a powerful reminder that y...
06/18/2026

From figuring out his path to becoming BCC’s 2026 valedictorian, Jeremiah Reagan’s journey is a powerful reminder that you don’t need to have it all mapped out to get started.

A Nursing graduate from Savoy, Jeremiah found confidence, community and purpose at BCC, and is now continuing toward his bachelor’s and master’s in nursing with the goal of teaching future nurses.

Read Jeremiah’s full spotlight and hear his advice for students taking their next step. 👉 https://bit.ly/3Qqerki

POV: Your Commencement photos just dropped. 💙Official photos from BCC Commencement are here, and the Class of 2026 under...
06/18/2026

POV: Your Commencement photos just dropped. 💙

Official photos from BCC Commencement are here, and the Class of 2026 understood the assignment. Relive the big day, find your favorite moments and view the full album. 👉 https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCVpeL

BCC celebrated 52 Associate Degree in Nursing graduates at this year’s Spring Pinning Ceremony, a time-honored tradition...
06/17/2026

BCC celebrated 52 Associate Degree in Nursing graduates at this year’s Spring Pinning Ceremony, a time-honored tradition that marks their preparation and commitment to serve others through the practice of nursing.

Congratulations to the ADN Class of 2026 and this year’s award recipients! We can’t wait to see the care, compassion and leadership you bring to our communities.

06/16/2026

2025 – 2026, you were iconic. 💙 Big wins, big memories and one unforgettable Class of 2026.

06/15/2026

The latest episode of This Podcast Could’ve Been an Email is here. 🎙️

Adam Klepetar and Jonah Sykes sit down with President Ellen Kennedy as she reflects on her career, more than 40 years of service to the Berkshires, her time at BCC and what’s next as she continues supporting higher education across Massachusetts.

🎧 Listen to the full episode now. 👉 https://bit.ly/4fGsfBo

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Pittsfield, MA
01201

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