Credit-bearing BH Incumbent Worker Training 2024 – 2026

Credit-bearing BH Incumbent Worker Training 2024 – 2026

Grant funding is available through the MassHire Hampden County Workforce Board from January 2024 through December 2026 to support the placement of incumbent Behavioral Health workers into Human Services and Social Work courses at Springfield Technical Community College (STCC). Participants will have the opportunity to earn 10 college credits as part of a micro-credential that can be applied toward a certificate or associate degree in the field.

Read the information sheet to learn more.

We are actively seeking employer partners to identify and nominate eligible employees to participate in this free training program. By participating, employers can help their workforce gain valuable skills, increase career advancement opportunities, and enhance their organization’s capacity in the behavioral health sector.

For more information, please refer to the detailed information sheet or contact Peta-Gaye Johnson at the MassHire Hampden County Workforce Board:

Email: pjohnson@masshirehcwb.com
Phone: (413) 233-9856

Human Services/Social Work at STCC

Click on “Course Schedule” to see courses that are offered in each semester. When you visit the STCC Human Services/Social Work website each course title is hyperlinked.  To view more information and view the course description, click on the course title.

Primary Contact/Career Coach Resources

• Career Coach Responsibilities
• Participant Check-in Template

Career Planning Resource for Participants

• Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) Career Coach Tool
  • Applicants are able to:

• • Fill-out our career assessment to see where your personality and skills align
  • Browse STCC programs to see where there is strong job growth
  • See real, live job listings (and average salaries!) based on your career interest
  • Find civilian careers related to your military service