This center is open for any member of the community who would like to obtain a General Educational Development (GED) diploma, upgrade their basic skills, or further their education.
STCC Building 27, 2nd Floor, 1 Armory Square, Springfield, MA 01102
(413) 755-4300
The Care Center is an alternative education program for pregnant and parenting teens who have dropped out of high school. They offer GED education, onsite college courses, athletics, health services, counselors, on-site daycare, and transportation.
247 Cabot Street, Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 532-2900
MASS HIRE offers many pieces of training, educational opportunities, and assistance with job searches. Some services include workshops, material, information, guidance, career counselors, and community connections.
850 High Street, Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 532-4900
Free memberships are available to utilize the following services: workshops in resume writing and interviewing, use of computers, FAX machines, phones, and copiers, and access to trained professionals who will help in job searches and career planning.
95 Liberty Street, Springfield, MA 01103
(413) 858-2800
NEFWC helps seasonal farmworkers attain long-term employment. Services include employment counseling, classroom training, vocational training, job search assistance, job placement, and on-the-job training with local employers.
Partners for the Community Website
225 High Street, Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 536-5403, Extension 204
The VOC offers free classes for individuals and helps develop an education and career plan for college, vocational training, or employment. They also offer English language classes and citizenship classes.
Adult Education Center
Valley Opportunity Council website
35 Mt. Carmel Avenue, 3rd Floor, Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 612-0206
Job Corps is a no-cost education and career technical training program that helps young people ages 16 through 24 improve the quality of their lives through career technical and academic training.
103 Johnson Road, Chicopee, MA 01022
(800) 733-5627
This resource is free for college students who need help applying for financial aid.
