BCC Offers Info Session on Free Community College

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) will hold an information session on how you could attend community college for free on Wednesday, April 2 from 6-7 p.m. 

The session will be held at North Adams Public Library, located at 74 Church Street, North Adams. 

To register by April 2, visit www.berkshirecc.edu/freecollege.  

The free college information session provides an overview of how the Commonwealth's financial assistance programs allow all Massachusetts residents who have not yet earned a bachelor's degree to attend BCC for free — no tuition and no fees. The programs also include an allowance for books and supplies for eligible students.  

Applications to BCC are open all year long, and there's never an application fee. For more information, contact the BCC Admissions Office at admissions@berkshirecc.edu or (413) 499-4660. 


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Veteran Spotlight: Air Force Master Sgt. Mark Gilliard

By Wayne SoaresSpecial to iBerkshires
FALMOUNTH, Mass. — Mark Gilliard served his country for an amazing 31 years in the Air Force and Army National Guard retiring as a master sergeant.
 
During his service, he also received numerous "Man of The Year" awards in a variety of capacities, which highlight an exceptional military career of service.
 
Born in Savannah, Ga., he did his first basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. 
 
"I was that 18-year old kid, I think that's an appropriate age to enlist," he said. "I learned so much — the whole experience was a meaningful, exciting and impactful learning experience for me. Coming home from boot camp was a bit of an eye-opener as we were in our uniforms and were treated with unexpected contempt by people who still had Vietnam on their minds. It was 1979."
 
I asked Gilliard his thoughts on leadership and why he was so successful in that capacity.
 
"I had great mentors in all of my experiences, my biggest attribute has always been listening and being open-minded," he said. "My drill sergeants were mostly Vietnam veterans. They told us stories ... for me it's about patriotism and service to your country. Wearing your greens is something, but putting on your dress blues — you feel like you're the protector of your country. It's just amazing to combine your passion with your purpose."
 
Gilliard was deployed six times. I asked him what it was like being away for the holidays. 
 
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