HCC Hosting Health Careers Open House Today

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College (HCC) will host an open house at its Center for Health Education & Simulation today, March 26, for anyone interested in exploring educational programs and careers in healthcare, human services, and veterinary and animal science.

Visitors to the Health Careers Open House are welcome to tour HCC’s state-of-the-art health education facility from 4 to 6 p.m. and talk to representatives from the college’s programs in nursing (RN and LPN), radiologic technology, veterinary and animal science, medical assisting, Foundations of Health (public health), CNA (certified nursing assistant), medical billing and coding, and human services. The event is free and open to the public.

The building, located at 404 Jarvis Ave., just off the main HCC campus, is home to the college’s nursing and radiologic technology programs, as well as its medical simulation labs.

There will also be representatives attending from the offices of Financial Aid, Admissions, Advising, and Workforce Development to talk to prospective students about their educational options, career pathways, and financial-aid options, including MassEducate, the state’s free community-college program.

“This is a fantastic chance to dive into all of our health majors in one exciting event,” Nursing Resource Coordinator Dee Wescott said. “We welcome everyone to explore our cutting-edge simulation labs, connect with our dedicated faculty and staff, and discover the exceptional student support services that set us apart.”

Those who can’t make it to the open house are invited to email Westcott at dwestcott@hcc.edu for more information.