Greenfield Community College

About GCC
Welcome! Greenfield Community College is the only institution of public higher education in Franklin County, Massachusetts, with an annual enrollment of over 2,500 credit students and a rich tradition of access, excellence and affordability.
Admission
Welcome prospective students! Whether you're a first-time college student, a returning student, still in high school or looking to make a career change, we are here to help you begin your journey at GCC.
Paying for college
Think you can't afford college? Think again! Visit us in the Financial Aid Office to find out about loans, scholarships, and how to pay for GCC!
Academics
With over 60 programs and certificates and extensive student support services (like transfer counseling, disability accommodations and tutoring) GCC is the place for quality, affordable higher education in the Pioneer Valley.
Credit-free workshops
Our office of Community Education offers classes and workshops for personal enrichment and professional development. Online, too!
Library
Dedicated to helping our students achieve success as lifelong learners in an increasingly complex information age
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Senior Sym hotline: 413-775-1681

Because you’re never too old to learn something new.

The Senior Symposia program at Greenfield Community College is a collaborative effort between Greenfield Community College’s Office of Community Education and area senior citizens to provide a way for area seniors to continue their education in a format that best suits their unique needs, interests, and resources.

We offer intellectually stimulating topics in single or multi-session formats, held during the daytime hours and in a convenient, accessible location (GCC Downtown Center, 270 Main Street) for only $10 per person.

Financial assistance is available for all Senior Symposia programming. Please note:

Available for pre-registration only (no assistance for same-day registrations)
Please indicate on registration form total amount of financial assistance needed.
To register for assistance: Indicate your need on the Registration form; OR call 413.775.1681 (voice mail); OR stop by 270 Main St., M-F, 8am-4pm

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Lifelong learning Non-credit classes for career development and personal enrichment. Online too!
EMS education Online and in the classroom
Pioneer Valley Institute Local history, culture, nature & science
Workforce Development Customized training for businesses & individuals
Senior Symposia It's never too late to learn something new!

Welcome to Community Education

GCC’s Office of Community Education is located at the Downtown Center, 270 Main Street in Greenfield. Our programs serve nearly 2000 participants each year and take place at locations in Franklin and Hampshire counties and beyond, with campus locations in Greenfield, Turners Falls and Northampton. Workshops are designed in response to community needs, often in cooperation with other organizations, drawing upon both college and community resources. Instructors are from the community and work as tradespersons, artists, professionals and educators and teach classes and technical skills workshops in a broad range of subjects, including alternative energy, art, business, computers, crafts, dance, finance, and trades (like electricity, plumbing and welding). Workshops are scheduled throughout the year, at all times of day, evenings and on weekends.

Featured classes

Summer Workshops are Here!

NEW this summer,

morning or evening—Community

Education is ready to help you

get your summer off to a great start.

Don’t Fear Your Camera-Basic Photography 1 (5/15-6/19) NEW! 10:00 am – noon
Genealogy and New England Land Records: What can Deeds Tell You About Your Ancestor? (5/22)
Computer Basics for Beginners - Level 1 (5/29-6/26)
Two-Step (6/3)
West Coast Swing (6/3)
Night Club Two-Step (6/3)
Watercolor: One Day Primer (6/8)
Strike While the Iron’s Hot! (7/10 – 8/14)

Construction Supervisor Training: Classes offered at our downtown campus on a regular basis by our community partner Construction Supervisor Training of Athol, Mass.

Call (800) 221-0578 (inside Mass) or (978)-2093 (outside Mass)
or visit www.contractorsuccess.com

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