INFO: Software Technical Writing Program, Bedford, MA

["John D. Abbott" <jdabbott -at- WORLD -dot- STD -dot- COM>]

Several people have inquired about training programs in technical
writing or about starting a technical writing career.

The Software Technical Writing Program at Middlesex Community College,
Bedford, MA, begins its 20th class this September and is hosting
an information session for prospective applicants Wednesday, July 15,
7 PM, at the Bedford campus.

This very selective and very successful certificate program prepares
career-changing adults to be productive software technical writers.
Applicants must have at least a Bachelor's degree and three years of
work experience.  The placement rate is near 100%, with more than
100 companies employing its graduates.  This year's graduates average
over $41,500 in starting salaries.

The program accepts 12 to 14 students a year.  Classes meet evenings
and Saturdays for eight months of intensive, practical training in
writing, software, and career management skills.

For more information and directions, contact Kim Burns, Program
Manager, at 781 280-3663 or burnsk -at- admin -dot- middlesex -dot- cc -dot- ma -dot- us -dot- 

Thank you.
--John Abbott
  Chair, Advisory Board, Software Technical Writing Program