The Pathway to College program is designed by our hospital in collaboration with Worcester State University to provide UMass Memorial caregivers access to low-cost courses that serve as the foundation for many degree programs, including health education, nursing, occupational studies, business, psychology, and sociology. The next session begins February 4.
Read on for more information from the program, or contact the Program Director, Jeremiah Riordan: jriordan1@worcester.edu (508-929-8787).
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PATHWAY TO COLLEGE
Center for Business and Industry | 486 Chandler St, Worcester, MA 01602 | worcester.edu/cbi | cbi@worcester.edu | 508-929-8787
Have you always wanted to attend college to further your career, but you weren't
sure where to begin? Do you hold a high school diploma or equivalent GED?
The Pathway to College program can help jumpstart your dream of achieving this goal.
Upon successful completion of this three-course program*, UMass Memorial Health Care caregivers will be awarded nine college credits from Worcester State University, which can serve as prerequisites for enrollment in a wide range of undergraduate degree programs including business, allied health, nursing, psychology and more.
*Courses offered: English Composition I, English Composition II and General Psychology
Convenient: Classes are held on-site at One Biotech, 367 Plantation Street one night per week and run for 12 consecutive weeks.
Affordable: Minimal up-front costs, no cost for books and up to 80 percent of program costs may be covered by tuition assistance benefits. **
Supportive: Participants learn alongside peers and receive individual academic advising and guidance.
Program Information:
First class begins February 4, 2020
Tuesdays, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Note: If you are interested in taking any of the courses listed above, please fill out the inquiry form today to obtain more information.
**Tuition assistance varies for each caregiver. Please visit the Tuition Assistance webpage on the Hub for more information,
(https://www.umassmemorialhub.org/my-hr/medical-center/benefits-wellness/tuition-assistance).
For any UMass related questions, please contact the Organization and People Development Team at 508-334-4462 or mydevelopment@umassmemorial.org
To learn more:
Fill out an online inquiry form: http://bit.ly/2n3Rzp5
Contact Jeremiah Riordon, Director, Center for Business and Industry
Worcester State UniversityPhone: 508-929-8787
Email: Jriordan1@worcester.edu