Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District

Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District is a public less-than-two-year institution located in Charlton, Massachusetts, in a rural fringe setting. The institution enrolls 42 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 39.83 out of 100. The completion rate is 67% (IPEDS 2023) and the retention rate is 19% (IPEDS 2023).

The school district offers a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training certificate program at the one- to two-year level. This program prepares students to sit for licensure as practical nurses and enter direct patient care roles in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and other clinical settings.

Located in Charlton, MA, in rural Worcester County, the institution provides an accessible nursing training pathway for adult learners in a region where healthcare workforce needs continue to grow. Its focused program scope reflects a targeted approach to practical nurse preparation.