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. 

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. 

The Massachusetts Approved Hoisting 2A/1C Test Prep classes are designed to prepare students for the 2A and 1C hoisting exams. These classes cover essential topics, including safety protocols, equipment operation, maintenance, and regulations. With industry experience instructors (who hold valid hoisting licenses) and our comprehensive study materials, students gain the knowledge and confidence needed to pass the exams and obtain their licenses. Whether you are new to the field or looking to upgrade your skills, these test prep classes provide the support and training necessary for success.

 2A hoisting license allows the holder to operate crawler and rubber-tired excavators, backhoes, and loaders, including combination loader/backhoe machines, front-end loaders, bobcats, and uni-loaders and compact hoisting machinery with a gross vehicle weight not exceeding 10,000 pounds (excluding Class 1, Class 3, and Class 4 Hoisting Machinery) 

1C license allows the holder to operate equipment with hydraulic telescoping booms and any other hydraulic equipment designed for the purpose of hoisting, excluding those with wire rope hoist lines and all equipment listed in class 1D. (General industrial warehouse Fork Lift equipment primarily used in indoor facilities.) 

Hoisting license applicants must be 18 years old, complete an application, and successfully pass an exam, administered by the OPSI (Office of Public Safety and Inspections). To pass, you must earn a minimum grade of 70%. This exam will cover all working parts of hoisting machinery, safe operating practices, hand signals, and inspection procedures. Licenses must be renewed every 2 years.

Course format: This course is offered in-person at the 4Cs Hyannis Center in downtown Hyannis.

Schedule: Wed. May 6 @ 8am-2:30pm.

Learn to use pivot tables to sort and organize data and build professional-looking reports containing large amounts of data in Microsoft Excel. This learning session will also cover the benefits of protected sheets and how to set them up and use them properly. Finally, we will cover spreadsheet best practices including tips and tricks to help you stay organized, like format painter, text wrapping, auto filling cells, and more! 

There will be time for questions after the hour presentation.

Class Format: 
Class is offered using Zoom.

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

WORKFORCE TRAINING FUND PROGRAM (WTFP) EXPRESS GRANT SUMMARY ____________________________________________________________________________________ The Express Program, an offering of the Workforce Training Fund, provides Massachusetts employers fast, simple access to grant-funded training, helping businesses respond to emerging needs. Below is a summary of the key eligibility and funding guidelines for the Workforce Training Fund Program (WTFP) Express Grant For full program details, you may find this link helpful: https://commcorp.org/subprogram/wtfp-express-program-guidelines/

FUNDING LIMITS• Grant funds are limited to $15,000 per company per calendar year• Up to $300 per instructional hour• Up to $3,000 per employee per course• Businesses are responsible for covering any costs beyond these caps out-of-pocket

EMPLOYER ELIGIBILITY• Massachusetts businesses with 100 or fewer Massachusetts W-2 employees may apply• To qualify, businesses must pay into the Workforce Training Fund (all for-profit companies do)• “Massachusetts businesses” are defined as companies with work being performed in Massachusetts that have an office, factory, warehouse, or other physical location in Massachusetts owned or leased by the companyo Employees’ home addresses and P.O. boxes do not qualify as locationso Locations owned or leased by company ownership may be countedo Only companies that meet this definition and all other program guidelines can be approved for a Workforce Training Fund grant

EMPLOYEE (TRAINEE) REQUIREMENTS• All trainees must be full-time or part-time payroll employees of the company receiving the Express Program grant• Trainees must be employed in Massachusettso Trainees are not required to live in Massachusetts• Contractors or employees of other firms (e.g., temporary workers) are not eligible to participate in grant-funded training

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION• A Certificate of Good Standing (COGS) from the Massachusetts Department of Revenueo Must include the business’s full legal nameo Notice Date must be within 6 months of application submission• A Certificate of Compliance from the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA)o Must include the business’s full legal name and FEINo Must explicitly verify WTFP contributor statuso Must not be expired• A signed Form W-9 listing the full legal business name and FEINo Must be dated within one year of application submission

GRANT PROGRAM RULES• Eligible employers cannot have a grant open with both the WTFP General and Express Programs at the same time• Employers must complete training under one program, submit required post-training documentation, and receive formal closure approval before applying to the other program• Applications submitted to the Express Program from active General Program grantees will be closed, and applicants will be redirected to reapply once their General grant concludes

MULTIPLE GRANT OPPORTUNITIES• Eligible employers are encouraged to apply at any time for funding that is right-sized to their current needs• Companies with 100 or fewer employees working in Massachusetts may apply for and receive more than one Express Program grant at a time, up to a total of $15,000 in new grant funds per calendar year

REIMBURSEMENT Reimbursement is straightforward--once the training invoice is paid, CCAPE provides the grant recipient with a paid receipt and attendance record. These documents are submitted to Commonwealth Corporation, and reimbursement is typically processed within 30–60 days.

Earn your 1B, 1C & 3A Hoisting Licenses with Cape Cod Community College!

We now offer comprehensive 1B, 1C, and 3A Massachusetts Hoisting Engineer Training, ensuring compliance with DPS regulations that require employees operating specific equipment to receive proper training and certification.

This course covers essential topics to help you prepare for the state licensing exam while also offering CEUs for current Hoisting License holders. The curriculum aligns with Massachusetts and OSHA regulations, including:

• Mass General Law 146
• Code of Massachusetts Regulations (CMR) 6.00 & 14.00
• OSHA 29CFR 1926 & 1910
• ANSI B30 Standards
• Massachusetts General Laws 82 sec. 40, 82A, and 164 sec. 76D

Designed for state compliance and federal mandates, this standardized training provides the knowledge and skills necessary for safe and legal specific equipment operation.

Please note: Completion of this state-approved training does not include the state licensing exam. Participants are responsible for scheduling their own exam separately upon completion of the training.

Take the next step in advancing your career with expert instruction and industry-aligned training!

Course Format: In-person at the Marine Technology Lab at Cape Cod Community College.

Schedule: Sat. May 9 @ 8am-4:30pm.

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

The 40-Hour Real Estate Salesperson Exam Prep Course is open to anyone who wishes to sit for the Massachusetts Real Estate Salesperson Exam.

Massachusetts requires 40 hours of pre-license training prior to the real estate salesperson exam. This course will prepare students for the license exam. It is approved by the MA Board of Registration for fulfilling its licensing requirements. 

Scholarships Available! With support from the Cotton Center for Real Estate Studies, we are able to offer a $400 scholarship based on student need. The scholarship reduces the cost per student to $99.

Course Format:
In-person at the 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.

This interactive training prepares participants to safely and effectively de-escalate low-risk crisis situations using proven, hands-off verbal techniques. Grounded in Crisis Prevention Institute’s (CPI) Crisis Development Model, the program helps participants recognize early warning signs, understand the impact of trauma and brain science on behavior, and respond with confidence and professionalism.

The program includes a required pre-training online course (3 hours), live virtual instruction (3 hours) led by a Professional Instructor, and hands-on exercises. Completion earns a 2-year CPI Verbal Intervention™ Certification.

Date: Tues., May 12, 2026 from 9:00am-12 Noon (Class time 3 hours)

Class Format: Pre-work Online (3 hours) and Class time is Virtual (3 hours)

Questions: Contact Val Duffy, Cape Cod Community College, at 508-375-5018 or email vduffy@capecod.edu.