Workforce Development

WCC can partner with you to meet your talent development needs. We provide employers of all sizes and industries high-quality, relevant training— on campus, online or at your place of business. Whether your organization needs corporate training, a customized solution, certificate or degree programs, or guidance in starting apprenticeships, WCC is a partner you can turn to.

Corporate training & professional development

Attract and retain top-notch talent, and grow your business with career training and professional development for your staff—and management, too.

21st Century Skills

Washtenaw Community College's 21st Century Skills Training Course covers a broad set of knowledge, skills, work habits, and character traits which are critically important to success in academics, career, and life. These skills are needed to grow competent workers and citizens who can navigate the challenges of an ever changing workplace and society. It is now important to “learn how to learn” and to create new solutions to new problems.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Your Workplace

Artificial Intelligence is being increasingly used in the workplaces of every industry and size - energy, transportation, healthcare, real-estate, e-commerce, manufacturing, entertainment, and more. AI Technologies are helping businesses yield better results, while improving the customer experience.

Bring Calm to the Conflict

The course will be taught by David J. Monroe, a retired police detective with 35 years of law enforcement experience.

Commercial Building Maintenance (CBM)

WCC's Commercial Building Maintenance Program offers advanced training for maintenance mechanics to expand their knowledge of daily and preventative maintenance of commercial buildings.

Cultural Awareness

Washtenaw Community College's Cultural Awareness training provides you with the knowledge and skills needed to work with and thrive in a workplace alongside others with cultures different from your own.

Elite Customer Service

This course provides you with the knowledge and skills to build, serve, and retain loyal customers.

Emerging Leader - From Staff to Supervisor

This Leadership Development training is being taught by Priscilla Archangel, Ph.D., a renowned strategic consultant and executive coach.

Experienced Leader - Grow and Inspire

This Leadership Development training is being taught by Priscilla Archangel, Ph.D., a renowned strategic consultant and executive coach.

Forklift Operator Training

A well-trained forklift operator can improve efficiencies and reduce costs throughout your warehouse. The safety programs are designed to help protect your employees, equipment and materials.

Foundation of C.A.R.E. Bootcamp: Long-Term Health Care Training

Washtenaw Community College (WCC) has partnered with local employers and talent development groups to develop an accelerated two-week, long-term health care training – at low-to-no cost. Learn the skills needed to succeed in direct patient care, no matter your experience.

Lead to Succeed

This one-day, module-based workshop will be customized to meet your organization's specific needs. You choose the content that can be covered in one day. Your employees will learn in an interactive and highly experiential learning environment. What a great way to develop your current leaders and grow your new leaders.

Manage Difficult Conversations

This workshop is facilitated by Priscilla Archangel, Ph.D., a renowned strategic consultant and executive coach. She has over 30 years of experience in global human resources.

Pharmacy Technician Boot camp

Pharmacy technicians are medical professionals who work alongside pharmacists to ensure quality patient services. Multiple placement opportunities include settings such as community and hospital pharmacies, as well as compounding pharmacies and insurance companies.

Problem Solving & Making Good Decisions

Washtenaw Community College's Problem Solving training provides you with the knowledge and skills to tackle problems in your workplace. Problems are a big part of what we encounter in our daily lives at home and in the workplace. Problems can cause us to feel uncomfortable and rush to a solution. However, problems can be opportunities to improve systems and processes. Learn the stages of problem solving and how to work through the process step by step. Learn the decision making process and how to make informed, effective decisions.

Senior Leadership Development

This Senior Leadership Development training is facilitated by Priscilla Archangel, Ph.D.,a renowned strategic consultant and executive coach. She has over 30 years of experience in global human resources.

Train the Trainer

Train the Trainer is an eight hour activity-based course to teach the principles, practices and techniques of training and how to effectively train others.

Talent development and training

Expand your employees’ skills through customized workforce training tailored to your organization’s unique needs.

Workplace apprenticeships

Combine classroom and on-the-job training to build your workforce from within.

Workforce certification center

Your employees have access to more than 600 certifications in numerous industries through our Workforce Certification Center.

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