This hands-on course introduces the fundamentals of welding through small-scale projects relevant to various regional industries. Participants will learn essential welding techniques and safety practices, earning their Hot Work Safety Certification on the first day of the program.

Designed for those interested in basic welding for minor repairs and maintenance, this course does not provide welding certification and is not intended for individuals seeking advanced welding skills or structural welding training.

Format: This 3-part program is offered in person

Important: Please note that this program is split between two locations:

1. Massachusetts Certified Hot Work Training: Friday at the CCCC Hyannis Center, 540 Main Street, Hyannis
2. Welding Basics: Wednesday at the CCCC Plymouth Aviation Center, 246 South Meadow Road, Plymouth
3. Welding Lab: Thursday OR Friday, (see dates below), at the CCCC Plymouth Aviation Center, 246 South Meadow Road, Plymouth

Details:

Hot Works: Fri., 3/6/2026; 8:00am - 11:00am (Hyannis) 
Welding Basics: Wed., 3/11/2026; 8:00am - 4:00pm (Plymouth) 
Welding Lab: Thu., 3/12 OR Fri., 3/13/2026; 8:00am - 4:00pm (Plymouth)  

Questions? Contact Elaine Brown, Program Coordinator, at ebrown@capecod.edu or 508-375-5017.

Develop the practical skills needed to stay competitive as industries and roles evolve. Participants review real labor-market trends, assess the skills employers are prioritizing, and pinpoint their own strengths that can transfer across roles or sectors. They create a personalized upskilling plan that includes targeted learning goals, microcredentials, and career milestones. The session focuses on clear next steps, practical tools, and building a career strategy that can adapt as the workplace changes.

Ideal for: Faculty, mid-career professionals, job seekers, students.

Take away: A personalized Future-Readiness Career Plan.

Format: 

• Class on 2/12 @1-4pm will be held in-person at the CCCC, Hyannis Center location, 540 Main St., Hyannis.
• Class on 3/11 @9am-12pm will be facilitated live via Zoom.
• Class on 5/5 @6-9pm will be facilitated live via Zoom.

Questions: Contact Elaine Brown at ebrown@capecod.edu or 508-375-5017. 

Join us for a 1-hour Lunch & Learn on Zoom and discover how to turn written formulas into working Excel formulas. Bring any formulas you’ve been wondering how to enter—this session will show you how to translate them with ease.

Course format:
This course is offered using Zoom.

Questions?
Contact Elaine Brown at ebrown@capecod.edu or 508-375-5017.

Learn exactly how to turn your passion into a structured, mission-driven organization that can attract funding and deliver real impact. This three-session course breaks down the full startup process, including defining your mission, choosing the right 501 category, forming a board, and completing required state and federal filings. Participants also learn how to prepare for fiscal sponsorship as an early strategic step, including what sponsors look for and how to position your organization for acceptance and participants receive practical templates to move their nonprofit forward with confidence.

Ideal for: Entrepreneurs, community organizers, educators, veterans’ groups, nonprofit starters.

Take away: A Nonprofit Startup Action Plan, Board Engagement Template, and Structure Checklist.

Format: 

• Class on 2/12 @6-9pm will be facilitated live via Zoom.
• Class on 3/11 @1-4pm will be facilitated via Zoom.
• Class on 5/5 @9am-12pm will be held in-person at the CCCC, Hyannis Center location, 540 Main St., Hyannis.

Questions: Contact Elaine Brown at ebrown@capecod.edu or 508-375-5017. 

Strengthen judgment and problem-solving with practical tools grounded in everyday psychology and clear-thinking strategies. This workshop explores how stress, emotion, and mental shortcuts shape the way people make decisions, and how simple, evidence-supported techniques can boost focus and clarity. Participants learn straightforward decision frameworks that help them sort information, weigh options, and choose next steps with confidence. Through realistic scenarios, they practice making decisions that are faster, clearer, and more effective.

Ideal for: Managers, professionals, analysts, educators, emerging leaders.

Take away: A decision-mapping template and a cognitive-bias checklist.

Format: 

• Classes on 2/12 and 5/5 are held in-person at the CCCC, Hyannis Center location, 540 Main St., Hyannis.
• Class on 3/11, will be facilitated live via Zoom.

Questions: Contact Elaine Brown at ebrown@capecod.edu or 508-375-5017. 

This 8-hour hazwoper refresher course covers the 29 CFR 1910.120 regulation, work-site safety, hazard communication, emergency action plans/contingency plans, fire protection/prevention, back safety and container handling, confined spaces, air monitoring, decontamination, personal protective equipment, and respiratory protection. 

Who Should Attend
This class is for those responsible for workplace safety and building and/or job site management. 

Course Format
This program is offered in person at the Cape Cod Community College, Hyannis Center location, 540 Main St., Hyannis.

Questions?
Contact Elaine Brown, Program Coordinator, at ebrown@capecod.edu or 508-375-5017.

Outside the Box, Inside the Community: Innovating Rural Health Care in Every Corner is an in-person conference celebrating the unique spaces and places where Community Health Workers (CHWs) make a difference. As the keystone connection between community members and the removal of barriers to social drivers of health, CHWs play a vital role in shaping community care. This event brings together CHWs, health care professionals, and rural community members for engaging panels, interactive discussions, and resource sharing. Participants will connect with peers, explore innovative strategies for rural health care, and take part in multiple professional development breakout sessions designed to strengthen skills and foster collaboration.  

Join us to celebrate community-centered innovation and discover new ways to transform health care delivery in every corner of rural communities. 

Who should attend: 

• Community Health Workers 
• Care managers, navigators, social workers, behavioral health providers 
• Public health practitioners, nonprofit partners, local officials, and educators 
• Anyone committed to improving rural health access and outcomes*
  • *People living, working, planning to work, or serving organizations in the Outer Cape Cod and Islands, Berkshire County, and Franklin County regions.

The Massachusetts Rural Public Health Workforce Training Network (RPHWTN) expands and strengthens the community health workforce across rural regions of the Commonwealth. Through Cape & Islands AHEC and our lead partner NERHA, we collaboratively design and deliver training for new, current, and aspiring CHWs—prioritizing practical skills, cultural humility, and community-rooted solutions. 

Date: Friday, March 13th, 2026 

Time: 8:00 AM to 3:15 PM

Location: Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club, 2907 Main Street, Brewster, MA 02601

Registration Closes Friday March 6, 2026. 

This course is intended for the recertification of food service managers, which is required every five years. The program includes a comprehensive review of key materials, followed by the ServSafe exam administered on the same day.

Who Should Attend: 
This program is designed for food service workers who need to renew their ServSafe Certification. 

Course Format: 
This program is offered in person at the Cape Cod Community College, Hyannis Center location, 540 Main St., Hyannis.

Questions?

Contact Elaine Brown, Program Coordinator, at ebrown@capecod.edu or 508-375-5017.