Berkshire Community College

What Berkshire Community College does

Berkshire Community College (BCC) is a public, government-owned community college founded in 1960 and headquartered at 1350 West St, Pittsfield, Massachusetts. It serves Berkshire County as the primary regional provider of affordable higher education, enrolling prospective college students, workforce development students, high school dual-enrollment participants, and community members through its Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI). The college is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) and participates in Massachusetts-wide transfer and free-tuition programs including MassTransfer, MassReconnect, and Free Community College.

BCC's product portfolio spans for-credit Associate Degrees and Certificates delivered on campus and online through the Moodle LMS; Workforce Training Programs in healthcare (CNA, EMT, Phlebotomy, RBT, Mental Health First Aid, Medical Interpreter, CPR/BLS), technology (AI Fundamentals, Fiber Optic Technician), trades (CDL Class B Driver in partnership with United Tractor Trailer School), and education (Para Educator); non-credit Community Education Workshops via ed2go; and student support services including free tutoring through a Tutor.com integration within Moodle. Clinical partnerships with Berkshire Medical Center anchor healthcare training, and articulation agreements enable credit transfer to four-year institutions.

Revenue is generated through four primary streams: recurring tuition and fees for credit-bearing programs (partially offset by the Massachusetts Free Community College initiative), one-time workforce training and certification fees, foundation donations and scholarships managed through the BCC Foundation, and state appropriations via the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education. The go-to-market model combines sales-led recruitment through Ellucian CRM Recruit and event-driven enrollment via campus tours and community engagement. Operationally, BCC runs on a standard higher-ed technology stack — Ellucian for student information and CRM, Moodle for learning management, Office 365 for email, Formstack and Qualtrics for forms and surveys, and Google Analytics/Ads for digital marketing — supported by 251-500 employees across its main campus and satellite sites including the former Berkshire Mall for CDL training and a South County ESOL location.

Name

Berkshire Community College

Legal name

Berkshire Community College

Website

https://berkshirecc.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Berkshire Community College is a NECHE-accredited public community college in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, serving Berkshire County with for-credit associate degrees, certificates, workforce training (healthcare, trades, technology), and community education delivered via on-campus instruction and online learning.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Junior Colleges (611210), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE), Transfer/University-Parallel Community Colleges (EDAHADAF)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Workforce training programs
• Associate degree programs
• Career certification training
• Continuing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Pittsfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from student tuition for credit-bearing associate degree and certificate programs
2. Workforce Training Fees: Fee-based professional certifications and workforce training programs including CDL, healthcare certifications, and trades training
3. Foundation/Donations: BCC Foundation manages scholarships and philanthropic support
4. State Funding: Public community college receiving state funding through Massachusetts Department of Higher Education

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Berkshire Community College (BCC) is a public community college in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, founded in 1960. It offers credit-bearing associate degree and certificate programs, workforce development training, continuing education and community education workshops, and dual enrollment for high school students. The institution serves as the primary provider of higher education access in Berkshire County and partners with employers and four-year universities for transfer pathways.

Product overview

Berkshire Community College (BCC) is a community college offering a portfolio of educational products and services. The core academic offerings include Associate Degrees and Certificates (for-credit programs for transfer or career preparation) and Online Learning delivered via Moodle LMS. Workforce Training Programs provide career-focused professional training in healthcare (CNA, EMT, Phlebotomy, RBT, Mental Health First Aid, Medical Interpreter, CPR/BLS), technology (AI Fundamentals, Fiber Optic Technician), trades (CDL Class B Driver), and education (Para Educator). Community Education Workshops offer non-credit personal enrichment through on-campus and online (ed2go) formats. Supporting services include free Tutorial Services (with Tutor.com integration), Title IX support, and the Zine Journal of Literary and Visual Arts student publication. The Free Community College Program provides tuition coverage for eligible students. These products operate as distinct offerings within the college's educational ecosystem, with shared infrastructure including Moodle LMS, Ellucian CRM, and campus facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Associate Degrees and Certificates
• Workforce Training Programs
• Community Education Workshops
• Healthcare and Social Services Training Programs
• Online Learning
• Free Community College Program
• CDL Class B Driver Training
• AI Fundamentals

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, support, community, regulatory, network and clinical.

• Tutor.comcoreTechnology or IntegrationBCC partners with Tutor.com to provide free 24/7 online tutoring access for students through the Moodle LMS platform. Students can access available tutors anytime through the integration.
• United Tractor Trailer School, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with United Tractor Trailer School, Inc. to provide CDL Class B driver training. Professional instructors from the partner school train students at BCC facilities for careers as truck drivers.
• Elizabeth Freeman CentersupportOthers24-hour hotline and emergency services including safe phones, food, transportation and shelter. Specialized support for immigrant, LGBTQ, and child survivors. Connected as campus support resource.
• NAACP Berkshire County BranchcommunityStrategic or Co-development PartnerBCC partnered with NAACP Berkshire on Frederick Douglass Community Reading held at NAACP Berkshire County Branch Juneteenth Celebration at Durant Park in Pittsfield.
• Massachusetts Department of Higher EducationregulatoryOthersState oversight agency governing BCC and other Massachusetts public higher education institutions. Manages MassTransfer and MassReconnect programs.
• Massachusetts Rural Workforce Training NetworknetworkStrategic or Co-development PartnerBCC participates in the Massachusetts Rural Workforce Training Network for ESOL workforce training programs including Community Health Worker ESOL and Mental Health First Aid ESOL.
• Berkshire Medical CenterclinicalImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerClinical placement site for phlebotomy students. Outpatient labs serve as clinical training locations between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Springfield Technical Community College: Massachusetts public community college offering associate degrees, transfer programs, and workforce credentials through healthcare and trades pathways. Direct peer in scale, governance, and program mix.
• Cape Cod Community College: Massachusetts public community college with a regional primary-service-area model similar to BCC, offering associate degrees and workforce training under the same state framework.
• Northern Essex Community College: Massachusetts public community college serving the Merrimack Valley region with credit and workforce programs under the same state oversight and free-tuition framework. Operates as a primary higher education provider in its catchment like BCC does in Berkshire County.
• MassBay Community College: MetroWest Massachusetts public community college with associate degrees, transfer pathways, and workforce training in healthcare and trades. Direct peer sharing the same state policy environment.
• Quinsigamond Community College: Massachusetts public community college in Worcester with comparable academic and workforce programs operating under the same state higher education oversight.
• Mount Wachusett Community College: Central Massachusetts public community college with associate degrees and workforce training programs. Operates under the same Massachusetts higher education system and Free Community College program.
• Middlesex Community College (Massachusetts): Massachusetts public community college offering associate degrees and workforce credentials. Direct peer operating within the same state system, accreditation framework (NECHE), and free-tuition policy.
• Holyoke Community College: Another Massachusetts public community college serving a regional catchment in Western Mass, offering associate degrees, transfer pathways, and workforce training similar to BCC. Operates under the same Massachusetts Department of Higher Education oversight and the same free community college policy framework.
• Greenfield Community College: Rural Western Massachusetts community college with comparable scale, associate degree and certificate programming, and workforce training. Most directly comparable peer given similar rural footprint and limited regional competition.

Others

• ed2go: Online community education platform and BCC's partner for non-credit online personal enrichment and training. Adjacent enabling technology rather than a direct competitor, but its consumer brand offers a benchmark for online continuing education delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/berkshirecc
• Facebookfacebook.com/75705088012
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/berkshire-community-college

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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