GWO BST training will enable participants to support and care for themselves and others working in the industry by possessing the knowledge and skills of first aid, working at heights, manual handling, fire awareness, sea survival and in case of an emergency, to be able to evacuate, rescue and provide appropriate first aid to casualties. 

Course Objectives for Grant writing

• In this 5 hour class you will be able to research, plan and write effectively for multiple purposes.
• Understand the entire grant proposal writing process, including defining scope, project management and financial projections
• Learn the fundamentals of budgeting
• Identify roles of funding agencies, philanthropic foundations and giving institutions

Course Outcomes for Grantwriting

• Identify funding sources
• Write and present persuasive grants that inspire funders
• Produce high-quality grant proposals
• Increase your knowledge of the development field
• Manage a grant
• Nurture a relationship with funders

Microsoft Office is one of the most commonly used types of software in homes, schools, and businesses. In this course, you will be introduced to Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Access). Microsoft Word is the word processing program that is used for creating letters, reports and internal correspondence.  Microsoft Excel is an electronic file that consists of a grid of columns and rows to organize related data and to display results of calculations, known as spreadsheets. Spreadsheets enable interpretation of quantitative data for decision making. A PowerPoint presentation, also referred to as a slide show, is a collection of slides, which can be shuffled around to present and distribute a slide show. Microsoft Access is a database collection of data organized as meaningful information that can be accessed, managed, stored, queried, sorted, and reported.

The Excel Bootcamp - Beginners course is an introduction to Excel and overall workbook management. Students will learn how to use and design a spreadsheet (grid of columns, rows, and cells) to enter text, values, and dates to organize and analyze data. Course topics include: Introduction to Microsoft Excel’s Ribbon, using keyboard short cuts, filling a series with Auto Fill, and using the Find & Replace function. The Beginners course also includes moving/copying worksheets, aligning Cell contents, the Wrap & Merge function, as well as applying Conditional Formatting to datasets. Setting various Page Views and Print Areas Options, will also be introduced.

Participants will learn how to act safely and responsibly and to take the correct preventive actions in all aspects of offshore operations from shore to installation vessel (or WTG) and vice versa. This is both during normal operations and in an offshore wind energy environment emergency.

To register for this course, participants must hold a valid WINDA certificate for First Aid, Sea Survival, Fire Awareness, Working at Height, and Manual Handling.  

The aim of BST-R is to review and build on previously gained knowledge and skills from BST through theoretical and practical training. This BSTR training shall enable participants to support and care for themselves and others working in the industry by possessing the knowledge and skills of first aid, working at heights, manual handling, fire awareness, sea survival and in case of an emergency, to be able to evacuate, rescue and provide appropriate first aid to casualties.

The Excel Bootcamp - Intermediate course is an overall introduction to using basic Formulas in Excel including Order of Operations, Relative & Absolute Cell references, and referring to data in another Worksheet. This course will review Excel’s built-in Formula Logical Functions such as: SUM, SUMIF, COUNT, AVERAGE, MIN and MAX. The Intermediate course will also introduce basic Lookup & Reference Formulas (VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP) with examples for working with large datasets.

Are you looking to enhance your reading, writing, and math skills, or prepare for the GED/HiSET exams, college, training, or better job opportunities? If so, this free opportunity is for you!

Bristol Community College's Adult Education Online classes offer flexible options tailored to help you achieve your goals.

To participate, you must take an in-person placement test and be a resident of Massachusetts, Bristol County, or currently collecting unemployment benefits from the state of Massachusetts.

We offer two types of online classes:

Online Zoom Classes - Live classes taught via Zoom by an instructor with fellow students.

Self-Paced Online Program - Learn through online software programs with support from an online coach, but the majority of learning is done on your schedule.

Each student receives:

• Personalized Learning Plans
• Technology Assistance
• Basic Computer Skills Course (optional)
• Educational Advising
• Career Planning Assistance
• Instructor/Tutor Support

Students and graduates can also take advantage of free college courses through our Transitions to College program.

To get started, please register for an upcoming Adult Education Placement Test session and check your email for further details.

If you require an accommodation for the initial intake exam due to a documented disability, please call us directly at 774-357-3769 to schedule your test.

For further assistance, please contact:

Nicola Machado, Education and Career Advisor

Phone:774-357-3769

Email: nicola.machado@bristolcc.edu.