MCLA, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, North Adams, MA.

"Transferring to MCLA was one of the greatest decisions I ever made. Being able to learn from and connect with the faculty and staff equipped me with greater networking capabilities/skills and the opportunity to use them outside of the institution, preparing me for the road ahead. Taking part and engaging in different clubs and organizations on campus helped to shape and guide me for countless opportunities."

Brandon Pender ’07
Research Analyst, Office of State Rep. Daniel E. Bosley ’76

Continuing Education

The Department of Continuing Education oversees the Office of Lifelong Learning, Fast-Track accelerated degree program, the Violin Repair Workshops, and the Horticulture Certificate Program. In addition, the Continuing Education Department, in collaboration with MCLA's Education Department, sponsors the Leadership Academy and CAGS. In addition, MCLA is a partner with Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at BCC.

The Office of Lifelong Learning offers professional development and personal enrichment courses for community members as well as MCLA students. Computer, cooking, communication and culture courses are just a few of the great classes you can take.

To be added to mailing list please email lll@mcla.edu.

Attention Businesses:
Do you need training for your employees in various computer, management or clerical skills?
Call (413) 662-5543 or email us for information about what applications we can offer. This semester, Lifelong Learning has an excellent line-up of computer courses and professional development topics.

MCLA offers a dedicated training lab that allows your staff to learn in a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. We offer competitive prices for our workshops and you can customize the instruction to your company's specific needs.