Bristol Community College’s Economic and Business Development area supports and enriches the region’s economy and the Commonwealth through workforce development strategies, innovative growth initiatives, industry-focused training, and language skill development.
Adult Education
Contact: AdultEducation@BristolCC.edu or 774.357.2270
The Adult Education Department offers learning opportunities for:
- High School Equivalency
- English Language Classes
- Adult Transition to College Programs
- Adult Education Career Pathways
Business Solutions and Partnerships
Contact: BusinessSolutions@bristolcc.edu or 774.357.2527
Business Solutions and Partnerships (BSP) offers a variety of workforce training options for individuals and companies. The following Career and Technical training are grant funded and lead to industry-recognized certifications:
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- HVAC/Heat Pump
- Welding/Joint Fabrication
- Crane/Hoist/Forklift
BSP also offers customized training for businesses and a variety of online, self-paced learning opportunities.
National Offshore Wind Institute
Contact: NOWI@BristolCC.edu or 774.357.4015
The National Offshore Wind Institute (NOWI), located on the New Bedford waterfront, is a state-of-the-art training facility for offshore and onshore wind, maritime, oil and gas, first responders, and more. The NOWI offers a comprehensive suite of Global Wind Organisation (GWO) safety training, including:
- GWO Advanced Rescue Training (ART) & Refresher
- GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) & Refresher
- GWO Basic Technical Training (BTT)
- GWO Control of Hazardous Energies (CoHE)
- GWO Enhanced First Aid (EFA) & Refresher
- GWO Slinger Signaler