Bristol Community College to host first virtual Women of Color Family Night on Thursday, October 1, 2020
Join Bristol Community College for its first virtual Women of Color Family Night! This engaging Zoom event is to celebrate our region’s women of color and is open to everyone
who registers. We welcome current students, those thinking about going to college, families and
community members.
Join Bristol, Thursday, October 1, 2020, at 6:30 p.m., on the free Zoom video meeting
platform. Once registered, participants will receive an invite with the Zoom link
and information to join.
Please register online here
During the event, participants can learn more about how Bristol Community College
is supporting students of color, including dedicated mentorship programs. The event
will include a welcome from Bristol’s President Laura L. Douglas; a panel discussion
featuring women of color, moderated by Bristol Women’s Center Director Iva Brito;
as well as information on the college’s admissions and financial process. As an added
bonus, participants will be entered to win a free three-credit course just for attending!
For more information about Bristol’s first Women of Color Family Night, please visit http://www.bristolcc.edu/familynights.
Bristol Community College (Bristol) has core values rooted in student success and
lifelong learning. For more than 50 years, Bristol has served as a leading resource
for education and workforce development in the region including locations in Attleboro,
Fall River, New Bedford, Taunton and Online.
The college offers more than 130 career and transfer programs, along with flexible
online offerings that lead to an associate degree, a career-ready certificate, or
the ability to transfer to baccalaureate colleges throughout the state and country.
Bristol’s Business Solutions & Partnerships provides customized training for businesses
and the community. Bristol's National Offshore Wind Institute (NOWI) is a state-of-the-art
training facility, offering globally recognized training and certifications for the
emerging offshore wind industry. The college also strives to put the needs of learners
first with support services and career advancement opportunities that lead to student
success by reducing barriers to educational access.
The college is one of the largest employers in the region and is dedicated to fostering
an inclusive environment with a rich diversity of beliefs, cultures, languages, abilities
and lifestyles. Bristol is a public community college accredited by the New England
Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
