Workforce Development, Continuing Education and Community Services

The following information is directly from the 2011-2012 College Catalog, pg. 14. To download a full pdf version of the catalog, click here.

Non-Credit Programs

Through the courses, programs and services of the Workforce Development, Continuing Education and Community Services Division, MxCC offers a wide variety of educational and learning opportunities designed to improve the quality of life throughout the region. In response to the changing educational needs of business technology, government and special populations, non-credit training and skill upgrading for workers and employers is also provided.

The concept of learning as a lifelong activity is a central focus of the mission/vision of MxCC. By sharing its resources and expertise, the college addresses the diverse educational and training needs of the community and its learning public through its broad variety of credit and non-credit courses, seminars, workshops, business programs, cultural activities and special events. The Workforce Development, Continuing Education and Community Services Division promotes a broad range of non-credit courses and programs designed to provide personal enrichment, education, skill building and upgrading, as well as career and personal development.

MxCC also has developed cooperative partnerships with numerous area organizations, agencies, businesses and industry. Because of these collaborations, the college is able, through consultations, workshops, seminars, and specialty programming, to assist in meeting the training and education needs of the community.

Non-credit courses enable students to pursue studies pertinent to their special interests, personal development, job skills upgrading and career development. Some courses are conducted for one or two sessions, while others are a full semester in length. Non-credit certificates are offered in Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) AutoCAD, MS Office, Certified Nurse Aid (CNA), Patient Care Technician, Medical Billing and Coding, Ophthalmic Medical Assisting, Pharmacy Technician, Human Services Assistant, Veterinary Assistant, Personal Trainer, Reiki, and more. While the majority of courses and classes are conducted on the Middletown campus, some courses are held at the Meriden Center and shoreline location. Online courses are also offered monthly for computer applications, software, business skills, career development, test prep, writing, healthcare, languages, and personal enrichment.  Online courses for teaching professionals and accredited continuing education courses for nurses and other healthcare professionals are available. For more information about courses, programs and services, call 860–343–5865, or e-mail mx-cehelp@mxcc.commnet.edu.

Conferences and Workshops

The college also sponsors conferences and workshops on topics of interest to the general community and to local businesses and industry.

Allied Health Programs

The College has an outstanding reputation for quality, non-credit, healthcare training programs.  These include entry-level training, such as Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) as well as more advanced training for those currently employed in the healthcare field.  Certificate programs Include: Patient Care Technician, Medical Billing and Coding, Ophthalmic Medical Assisting, Pharmacy Technician, Human Services Assistant, and Veterinary Assistant.  Online certificate programs for professional continuing education are available.  For more information, call 860-343-5716 or e-mail mx-cehelp@mxcc.commnet.edu.

Center for Business and Industry Services

The Middlesex Community College’s Center for Business and Industry Services (CBIS) is part of the statewide Business and Industry Services Network (BISN), which provides client companies with a variety of services including custom–designed training, business consultation services, information-gathering and referral, as well as workshops and seminars for business and industry.

CBIS offers corporate and internet training, complete video/multimedia services for corporations, internet web design services, management skills for manufacturing, communication and developmental skills, technical training programs, customized total-quality techniques, and other customized training programs. Training is provided at the college’s sites in Middletown and Meriden or at the client’s on-site location. For information about CBIS and the Business & Industry Services Network, call 860-343-5710 or visit the website at: www.commnet.edu/bisn (link will open in new window).