EMPLOYER SERVICES
THE MASSHIRE NORTH CENTRAL CAREER CENTER’S BUSINESS SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE IS ERICA HALLORAN, YOU MAY REACH HER DIRECTLY AT PHONE NUMBER (978) 534-1066, OR VIA EMAIL: EVENTS@MASSHIRENORTHCENTRALCC.COM
HOW CAN WE HELP YOU TODAY?
Unlock Workforce Potential with MWCC
Corporate & Professional Training
The Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC), in partnership with the MassHire Leominster Career Center, is proud to serve as a key resource for employers across North Central Massachusetts. Through this collaboration, we are dedicated to strengthening the regional workforce by providing high-quality, affordable training solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of local businesses.
Together offering a seamless access to a wide range of services—combining academic resources with targeted workforce development programs. We develop industry-aligned training curriculums, facilitate certifications, and support job placement efforts to help individuals advance their careers and meet the talent demands of employers in healthcare, manufacturing, IT, and more.
MWCC’s Workforce Development Department specializes in customized training programs, utilizing grants such as the Workforce Training Fund, to assist businesses in enhancing employee skills, increasing productivity, and boosting profitability. Whether you’re interested in grant-funded programs, contract training, or industry-specific workshops, MWCC is committed to partnering with you to develop a highly skilled, adaptable workforce.
Invest in your company’s growth—train your staff today with MWCC’s proven expertise in workforce development. Together, we can strengthen the talent pipeline and ensure your business remains competitive and thriving in our vibrant North Central community. Please find two of the most recent offerings displayed to the right, and if you have any questions or interested in learning more, please Kristine Asselin’s contact information below!
Kristine Asselin, Senior Manager of Corporate Training
Mwcc Center for Corporate Training and Community Education
978-630-9156 | 
k_asselin@mwcc.mass.edu
MWCC HAS a suite of commonly offered courses, but are also able to customize training for specific industries including business, manufacturing, healthcare, & finance.
The most commonly offered courses:
- FIRST LINE SUPERVISOR
- SUPERVISORY & MANAGEMENT
- WORKPLACE NEGOTIATIONS
- COMMUNICATION FOR MANAGERS
- ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
- SPANISH FOR MANAGERS
- EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
- CPR/BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
- MANAGING & ACHIEVING ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS
- MANAGING CONFLICT IN THE ORGANIZATION
- MICROSOFT EXCEL, WORD, AND POWERPOINT
- MICROSOFT SHAREPOINT
- GOOGLE SUITE APPLICATIONS
- CUSTOMER SERVICE
- CHANGE MANAGEMENT
- SUCCESSFUL PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- TIME MANAGEMENT
- LEAN TRANSFORMATION/QUALITY SYSTEMS
- TRAIN THE TRAINER
- SIX SIGMA FOR ALL BUSINESSES
- OSHA (10/30 HOUR GENERAL INDUSTRY AND SAFETY TRAINING)
Spanish FOR MANAGERS
MWCC Corporate Training is pleased to announce a new Spanish communication course commencing this January.
This interactive program equips supervisors with essential language skills to effectively engage with Spanish-speaking employees. Utilizing real workplace scenarios and targeted vocabulary, participants will build confidence in fostering inclusivity, collaboration, and communication within their teams. Organizations are encouraged to send one or multiple participants—take advantage of this opportunity to enhance your team’s Spanish language capabilities.
This course has been approved under the Workforce Training Fund Express Program and may be eligible for funding for qualified companies. Preparations for grant funding should be initiated at least four weeks prior to the course start date.
FIRST LINE SUPERVISOR (VIRTUAL) TRAINING
This 90-hour practical supervisory course is designed to transform strong performers into strong leaders. It is designed for employees that were promoted to supervisor or are being cultivated to a supervisory position.
Key topics include:
- Effective Communication
- Team Building
- Time Management
- Planning and Goal Setting
- Problem Solving and Decision Making
- Performance Management & More!
Live Instructor-Led Course via Zoom ON Tuesdays & Thursdays: 1-4PM.
Funding may be Available through The Workforce Training Fund (for qualifying companies).
WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU?
The Career Center works closely with our partners, local businesses and the regional North Central Workforce Board (NCWB) to ensure that our services and activities meet your needs and the needs of this region. We are your workforce partner to assist with various expansion and retention strategies. We can also help you with accessing grants aimed at upgrading the skills of your current workers so that you retain talent and become more strategically positioned in the competitive marketplace.
Through our career center, you have access to a number of high-quality Employer Services and to thousands of job seekers. Services include:
- Posting of your openings to our Hot Jobs List and JobQuest
- Pre-screening and access to large pool of applicants
- The use of office space for onsite recruitments and interview sessions
- Off-site job fairs
- Veteran referrals
- Apprenticeships
- Information on training incentive programs for new & existing employees
- Access to the Workforce Training Fund and similar grants
- Labor market information
- Federal and state financial incentives
- Downsizing information through on-site Rapid Response services. The Rapid Response program helps Employers and Employees who are in transition mode, whether they are expanding and need BizWorks or downsizing through Workshare.
For a complete listing of Employer Services, please contact Erica Halloran at 978-534-1066.