Benefits of MWCC’s Early Childhood Education Programs
Day and evening classes; great for working professionals- Day classes scheduled conveniently for parents of school-age children
- Three programs offering different opportunities: begin a career or continue education after graduation
- Great job placement rate for career program and certificate graduates; 90 percent of students find jobs
- Many excellent local practicum sites
- Knowledgeable and experienced faculty
Students gain experience
- Preschools (private, school-based, and integrated)
- Childcare centers (private and non-profit)
- Head Start programs
- Family childcare programs
Service Learning opportunities
Service Learning engages students in service within the community as an integrated part of a course. Early childhood education students have completed service learning experiences at such places as:
- The House of Peace and Education, Inc.
- Head Start
- Leominster Public Schools
- Reach Out and Read