Join us to celebrate the college’s 60th anniversary at the Bristol Community College Foundation Gala on Friday, March 28, from 6 to 9 p.m. The event will be held at Bristol’s newest facility, the innovative National Offshore Wind Institute (NOWI), 198 Herman Melville Boulevard, New Bedford.
Tickets are $75 per person and all proceeds benefit the Bristol Community College Foundation.
Tickets: www.BristolCC.edu/gala.
The evening will contain several fun demonstrations that feature the unique training offered at The NOWI including Working at Heights, Helicopter Underwater Escape Training, Crew Transfer Vessel, Sea Survival, Fire Awareness
and First Aid/CPR. Guests will enjoy gourmet food and drinks prepared by students from Bristol’s Culinary Arts program as well as the music of the Nina Ott Jazz Band. The event will also include a silent auction, featuring luxury items, gift baskets, custom artwork, jewelry, sports memorabilia and more. Attire for the evening is smart casual. The NOWI facility contains various flooring types, including grates, so we encourage guests to celebrate in flat shoes.
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Celebrate Bristol Community College’s 60th anniversary with gourmet food, dancing and giving back
March 14, 2025
About Bristol Community College
Bristol Community College is grounded in core values centered on student success
and lifelong learning. For 60 years, Bristol has served as a leading resource for
education and workforce development in Massachusetts, with locations in Attleboro,
Fall River, New Bedford, Taunton, and online.
The college offers more than 100 career and transfer programs, along with flexible
online learning options that lead to an associate degree, a career-ready certificate,
or transfer opportunities. It also provides Dual Enrollment and Early College programs,
English language instruction programs, and Adult Basic Education to support learners
at all stages. Bristol’s Economic and Workforce Solutions division is a regional leader
in workforce development, providing customized training for businesses and the community.
Bristol’s National Offshore Wind Institute (NOWI) delivers training in a state-of-the-art facility,
offering globally recognized instruction and certifications for offshore and onshore
wind energy, maritime industries, first responders, and related fields. The college
prioritizes student success through comprehensive support services and career advancement
opportunities that reduce barriers to educational access.
As one of the largest employers in the region, Bristol is committed to fostering
an inclusive environment that reflects a rich diversity of beliefs, cultures, languages,
abilities, and lifestyles.