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Learners
Are you looking to launch a new career or get training to advance in the workforce? We offer a variety of online and in-person training programs that will get you career-ready in as little as a few weeks. Get TrainedEmployers
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Train @ Greenfield Community College
From manufacturing to healthcare to outdoor education, Greenfield Community College’s Workforce Development offers a wide array of high-quality career training programs that target the most in-demand industries in the region.
Whether you are looking for job training to launch your career, or you’re an employer seeking to fill a skills gap on your team, we have what you need to make a positive impact in the workforce.
Upcoming Programs

IT for Healthcare
This course provides participants with foundational IT skills tailored to healthcare settings, preparing them for entry-level roles such as Help Desk Support Specialist or Desktop Support Technician. The program equips learners to sit for the CompTIA ITF+ certification exam and supports career readiness in hospitals, clinics, and medical offices.

Recovery Coach Academy
The CCAR Recovery Coach Academy© is a 5-day intensive training that equips individuals with the skills to guide and support others in achieving and sustaining recovery. Participants learn about the role of a Recovery Coach, core recovery principles, ethical boundaries, and effective communication strategies, while practicing real-world coaching techniques. The course also explores cultural awareness, recovery wellness planning, and the stages of change and recovery.

Introduction to Whitewater Paddling
Ready for river adventure? This course covers foundational whitewater canoeing and rafting skills as you paddle through Class I and II rapids in tandem and solo canoes. Learn to read the river, navigate currents, master paddling strokes, and gain key safety skills like swift-water rescue and gear use.

Introduction to Mountain Biking
Hit the trails and elevate your riding! This course covers foundational skills for cross-country, downhill, and adaptive cycling, with hands-on practice on rugged terrain, steep climbs, and technical descents. Learn biking techniques, group safety, and basic field repairs while exploring remote forest trails on off-campus trips.

AWS Cloud Practitioner
Explore the fundamentals of Amazon Web Services (AWS) and learn key concepts, services, and best practices to kickstart your journey into cloud computing and AWS expertise!

Introduction to Outdoor Adventure Skills
Gain hands-on experience in backcountry travel, paddling, rock climbing, and challenge course programming. Develop technical and facilitation skills through observation, practice, and adaptation, with weekly, day-long field trips for real-world learning!

Mountain Travel & Rescue I
Develop skills in planning, leading, and executing backcountry expeditions, including navigation, campcraft, hiking, and backpacking. Learn risk management, group debriefing, and low-impact camping through hands-on field trips and a student-led expedition.

Fundamentals of Technical Rock Climbing
Learn the fundamentals of technical rock climbing, including equipment use, safety systems, and climbing techniques based on PCIA standards. Participate in local and regional field trips, with moderate to high physical activity required in remote, outdoor environments.

National Ski Patrol Certification
This course trains students to National Ski Patrol (NSP) standards for emergency medical care in ski-resort environments. OEC certification is recognized nationwide and benefits ski patrollers, wilderness medics, search and rescue teams, guides, and park personnel.

Pathways to Advanced Manufacturing
Explore the essentials of manufacturing in this 10-week course. Topics include OSHA-10, Manufacturing Math, Blueprint Reading and Metrology. Hands-on training covers principles such as CAD, CNC mill operations, and CNC lathe operations.

EMT Basic
This course could be the first step in your EMS career ladder! Learn how to care for injuries, cardiac care, respiratory care, acute illnesses, birth and people in other emergency situations.

CNA & Home Health Aide
This combined 100-hour training prepares you for two certificates! Learn all the skills required to succeed as a direct care worker in a friendly, adult-centered environment. Also provides clinical experience to support your healthcare career. Work with people and make a difference! Start your healthcare career with GCC!
Get In Touch!
Workforce Development
Greenfield Community College
One College Drive
Greenfield, MA 01301
train@gcc.mass.edu
413-775-1661