Teacher preparation program addresses educator shortage
WCC Public Relations - November 07, 2024
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is partnering with Talent Together in a unique teacher preparation initiative to address the educator shortage in Michigan.
View Post : Teacher preparation program addresses educator shortage
Veterans to be honored at Washtenaw Community College November 11; public invited
Fran LeFort - October 30, 2024
Washtenaw Community College will honor America’s veterans during its annual Veterans Day celebration on Monday, November 11.
View Post : Veterans to be honored at Washtenaw Community College November 11; public invitedtags: Celebration, Veteran, Wadhams Veterans Center, Veteran's Day
Political journalist Tim Skubick to discuss election impacts at November 7 Washtenaw Economic Club
WCC Public Relations - October 29, 2024
Tim Skubick, longtime journalist covering state news at the capitol in Lansing, will highlight impacts of the Fall election results at next week’s Washtenaw Economic Club meeting.
View Post : Political journalist Tim Skubick to discuss election impacts at November 7 Washtenaw Economic Clubtags: Washtenaw Economic Club
Liberal Arts Week at WCC highlights soft skills in career success, public invited
WCC Public Relations - October 15, 2024
Washtenaw Community College is hosting its annual Liberal Arts Week on October 21-25 with free virtual and in-person events open to all in the community.
View Post : Liberal Arts Week at WCC highlights soft skills in career success, public invitedtags: Campus Events, Liberal Arts Innovation Group, Liberal Arts Week, Community enrichment
Manufacturing Day at WCC showcases high-demand jobs, educational pathways at WCC
Fran LeFort - October 05, 2024
Approximately 160 local high school students visited WCC on Manufacturing Day to learn about high-demand careers in advanced manufacturing and the educational pathways to help them achieve their goals.
View Post : Manufacturing Day at WCC showcases high-demand jobs, educational pathways at WCCtags: Welding, Advanced Manufacturing, Welding and Fabrication, Robotics, Mechatronics
Students, community invited to WCC Fall Career & Internship Fair on October 16
WCC Public Relations - October 01, 2024
Dozens of job opportunities will be up for grabs at the Washtenaw Community College annual Fall Career & Internship Fair.
View Post : Students, community invited to WCC Fall Career & Internship Fair on October 16tags: Community enrichment, Career Fair, Campus Events, Center for Career Success
'Power UP' Mobility Careers: Washtenaw Community College, Michigan Works! Southeast fuel workforce
WCC Public Relations - September 30, 2024
A new program between Washtenaw Community College (WCC) and Michigan Works! Southeast (MWSE) is fueling careers in the emerging mobility sector.
View Post : 'Power UP' Mobility Careers: Washtenaw Community College, Michigan Works! Southeast fuel workforcetags: Workforce Development, Electric Vehicles, Workforce Training, Mobility, EV, Michigan Works
Adventures in science with Super STEAM Saturdays are back at Washtenaw Community College
Fran LeFort - September 26, 2024
Super STEAM Saturdays offering middle schoolers the chance to explore and learn about science, technology, engineering, arts and math are back at Washtenaw Community College.
View Post : Adventures in science with Super STEAM Saturdays are back at Washtenaw Community Collegetags: STEAM, Super STEAM Saturdays, Middle School, Online Learning
WCC named a 'Gold' Veteran-Friendly School for seventh consecutive year
Kayla Gahagan - September 20, 2024
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) has been named a Gold-level Veteran-Friendly School for the seventh consecutive year by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency.
View Post : WCC named a 'Gold' Veteran-Friendly School for seventh consecutive yeartags: Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, Veterans, Wadhams Veterans Center, Veteran-Friendly School
WCC Alumni Profile: Alaa Almounauar
WCC Public Relations - September 18, 2024
Alaa Almounauar would tell you one of the best things that happened to her was someone calling her out — to pursue more education.
View Post : WCC Alumni Profile: Alaa Almounauartags: Launch Fall 2024, Alumni, STEM Scholars Program, Launch, Student Success, Alumni Profile
Applications open for next Start-Up Incubator at WCC
Fran LeFort - September 12, 2024
Entrepreneurs are invited to apply for the 2024-2025 Start-Up Incubator program offered through The Entrepreneurship Center at Washtenaw Community College (WCC).
View Post : Applications open for next Start-Up Incubator at WCCtags: Entrepreneurship, Cohort, Entrepreneurship Center, Start-Up Incubator
WCC Student Profile: Arterah Griggs
WCC Public Relations - September 10, 2024
A Chicago native, WCC student Arterah Griggs plans to transfer to Ferris State University in 2025.
View Post : WCC Student Profile: Arterah Griggstags: Student Success, Launch Fall 2024, WCC Foundation, Transfer, Launch, Student Services, Student Profile
WCC Police Academy celebrates 27-member Class of 2024
Rich Rezler - September 09, 2024
The Washtenaw Community College Police Academy celebrated its 54th graduating class on Friday, Sept. 7.
View Post : WCC Police Academy celebrates 27-member Class of 2024tags: Graduation, Pinning Ceremony, Police Academy, Public Service Training, Class of 2024
Washtenaw Economic Club speakers to focus on labor and wage trends, November election results
Fran LeFort - September 04, 2024
The Washtenaw Economic Club will conclude its season focusing on labor and wage trends as well as impacts of the election results. Tickets are available for the September 26 and November 7 luncheon meetings hosted at Washtenaw Community College.
View Post : Washtenaw Economic Club speakers to focus on labor and wage trends, November election resultstags: Washtenaw Economic Club
Michigan Reconnect a family affair for WCC students
WCC Public Relations - September 03, 2024
The Michigan Reconnect scholarship program has become a family affair for the Reeds. Ryan Reed enrolled at WCC with the help of the Reconnect scholarship after noticing many positions posted on Indeed required college degrees. “I thought I might be underqualified, and I might want to go to school. It’s more for job security,” he says.
View Post : Michigan Reconnect a family affair for WCC studentstags: Student Success, Business Administration, Launch Fall 2024, Michigan Reconnect, Scholarship
WCC launches 2024 Fall semester with new programs
Fran LeFort - August 30, 2024
WCC introduced two new associate degree programs and six new certificate programs for the Fall 2024 semester.
View Post : WCC launches 2024 Fall semester with new programstags: 2024, Fall semester, Fall, Student Success
Employers say 21st century skills are more important than ever
WCC Public Relations - August 23, 2024
From Washtenaw Community College to Harvard University, Lourena De Abreu owes her achievements to more than simply good grades.The opportunity to dig into leadership roles in the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, the Black Student Union — even the WCC softball team — helped De Abreu sharpen critical soft skills.
View Post : Employers say 21st century skills are more important than evertags: Career Skills, Launch Fall 2024, 21st Century Skills, Student Success
WCC alumnus and former Navy flight instructor is STEM Educator of the Year
WCC Public Relations - August 19, 2024
Knowledgeable. Passionate. Those are some of the attributes that Caleb Coon, U.S. Navy veteran and Michigan Region 2 STEM Educator of the Year, recalls about his own instructors at WCC.
View Post : WCC alumnus and former Navy flight instructor is STEM Educator of the Yeartags: STEM Careers, Navy, Alumnus, Teaching, STEM Educator of the Year
WCC graduate living his dream in Country Music Capital of the World
WCC Public Relations - August 18, 2024
If there’s a lesson WCC graduate Evan Starr wants to share, it’s that falling down and getting back up is OK. But his education — and perhaps most importantly the encouragement from his instructors — has paved a path toward his dreams in the “Country Music Capital of the World."
View Post : WCC graduate living his dream in Country Music Capital of the Worldtags: Launch Fall 2024, Music, Sound Engineering, Country Music, Student Success, Music Production
WCC students capitalizing on semiconductor partnership with University of Michigan
WCC Public Relations - August 17, 2024
A new partnership between Washtenaw Community College and University of Michigan’s Lurie Nanofabrication Facility (LNF) is a win-win. Just ask the three future engineers who started their college education at WCC and are working at the lab. Or Sandrine Martin, Ph.D., Managing Director of the LNF.
View Post : WCC students capitalizing on semiconductor partnership with University of Michigantags: Student Success, Internships, Semiconductor Industry, Semiconductor, Launch Fall 2024
After year of university in D.C., WCC alumna lands prestigious Detroit internship
WCC Public Relations - August 13, 2024
Since May 2023, Kaelyn Collins moved from her home in Ypsilanti to Washington, D.C., for a busy freshman year at prestigious HBCU Howard University and then spent this summer as an executive intern with Rock Ventures in Detroit.
View Post : After year of university in D.C., WCC alumna lands prestigious Detroit internshiptags: Internship, Student Success, Launch Fall 2024, Launch, Real Estate
WCC, United Association celebrate 35 years of partnership; 3,500+ on campus for training week
Fran LeFort - August 12, 2024
The UA's intensive five-year Instructor Training Program equips union instructors to educate and train members on the best industry safety and training practices.
View Post : WCC, United Association celebrate 35 years of partnership; 3,500+ on campus for training weektags: Labor Union, United Association, UA Instructor Training Program
Enroll now for professional development, personal enrichment classes this Fall at WCC
Fran LeFort - August 07, 2024
Professional development and personal enrichment non-credit classes at Washtenaw Community College (WCC) this Fall offer something for almost everyone, from first-time homebuyers and small business owners who want to improve their bookkeeping skills to dance aficionados and people who want to learn about other languages and cultures.
View Post : Enroll now for professional development, personal enrichment classes this Fall at WCCtags: Non-Credit, Fast Track Job Training, Student Success, enroll, 2024
WCC hosts mini pitch art contest, semiconductor and EV activities for kids at Art Fair
WCC Public Relations - July 18, 2024
Washtenaw Community College will host a mini pitch competition for artists, lead hands-on semiconductor and EV activities for kids and showcase its musical talents at this weekend’s Ann Arbor Art Fair.
View Post : WCC hosts mini pitch art contest, semiconductor and EV activities for kids at Art Fairtags: Entrepreneurship Center, Semiconductor, Pitch, EV, Ann Arbor Art Fair, Entrepreneurship
Washtenaw Vet Fest '24 headed to WCC campus
Kayla Gahagan - July 10, 2024
The Washtenaw Vet Fest 2024 designed for veterans and their families will be hosted 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, August 3, at Washtenaw Community College (WCC).
View Post : Washtenaw Vet Fest '24 headed to WCC campustags: Vet Fest, Wadhams Veterans Center
Explore your WCC path to a dream career
Fran LeFort - July 02, 2024
WCC is hosting a Career Exploration Night on Tuesday, July 9 to introduce prospective students to career possibilities and more than 130 academic programs available at the college.
View Post : Explore your WCC path to a dream careertags: Student Success, Center for Career Success, Career Exploration Night
WCC launching improved Student Gateway
Rich Rezler - June 26, 2024
View Post : WCC launching improved Student Gatewaytags: Student Gateway, Campus News
Middle school teachers immerse in hands-on semiconductor education at Washtenaw Community College June 24-27
Fran LeFort - June 20, 2024
Fifteen area middle school teachers will spend next week at Washtenaw Community College (WCC) immersed in semiconductors as part of the state’s commitment to making Michigan a leader in the semiconductor industry.
View Post : Middle school teachers immerse in hands-on semiconductor education at Washtenaw Community College June 24-27tags: 2024, Semiconductor Industry, Semiconductor, Workforce Development, STEM Careers, STEM
WCC welding student Mikala Sposito shooting for national title in Atlanta
Rich Rezler - June 18, 2024
Already firmly established as one of the best student welders in the state of Michigan, WCC's Mikala Sposito is now ready to take on the nation. And then … the world!
View Post : WCC welding student Mikala Sposito shooting for national title in Atlantatags: SkillsUSA, Welding and Fabrication, Welding, Skills USA
Tech Ecosystem Development Pilot Project empowers entrepreneurs
Fran LeFort - June 18, 2024
Washtenaw Community College announces the launch of the Tech Ecosystem Development Pilot Project aimed at fostering innovation and empowering local entrepreneurs.
View Post : Tech Ecosystem Development Pilot Project empowers entrepreneurs
WCC, UMCU partner to grant students access to Fast Track Job Training
Fran LeFort - June 17, 2024
Washtenaw Community College and the University of Michigan Credit Union have partnered to provide affordable financing options for students seeking non-credit Fast Track Job Training.
View Post : WCC, UMCU partner to grant students access to Fast Track Job Trainingtags: Partnership, Non-Credit, professional development, Fast Track Job Training
'Signing Day' for advanced manufacturing apprentices welcomes new WCC students, employers
Fran LeFort - June 12, 2024
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) continues to lead the state and grow its advanced manufacturing technician apprenticeship program, adding new employers and student apprentices for the upcoming academic year.
View Post : 'Signing Day' for advanced manufacturing apprentices welcomes new WCC students, employerstags: MI FAME, FAME, Apprenticeships, Advanced Manufacturing, Apprenticeship Programs, Student Success
Five trade unions to bring 6,100 members for skills training this summer
Fran LeFort - June 10, 2024
More than 6,100 members from five national and international trade unions will travel to Ann Arbor this summer to advance their skills and knowledge. Nearly 5,000 will train at Washtenaw Community College.
View Post : Five trade unions to bring 6,100 members for skills training this summertags: OPCIMA, United Association, Roofers Union, Economic impact, Ironworkers, Electrical Workers, UA Instructor Training Program
WCC recognized as Bee Campus USA for fifth consecutive year
Rich Rezler - June 07, 2024
Washtenaw Community College has been recognized as a Bee Campus USA affiliate of the Xerces Society for enhancing pollinator habitats, reducing pesticide use and educating the community.
View Post : WCC recognized as Bee Campus USA for fifth consecutive yeartags: Bee Campus USA, Awards, Sustainability
From the President: Filling skills gap key to economic prosperity
Dr. Rose B. Bellanca - May 30, 2024
We’re fortunate to live and work in Washtenaw County, where job growth and other economic indicators are expected to continue to outpace the state average over the next three years. That message was clear when University of Michigan economists recently presented their Washtenaw County Economic Outlook report at an event I hosted at Washtenaw Community College.
View Post : From the President: Filling skills gap key to economic prosperitytags: Dr. Rose B. Bellanca, President's Column, Economic Outlook, On The Record, Washtenaw County, May 2024, Student Success
WCC earns national Military Friendly School designation
Fran LeFort - May 22, 2024
Washtenaw Community College has earned the national 2024-25 Military Friendly Schools designation for its support of nearly 500 veteran students and their families.
View Post : WCC earns national Military Friendly School designationtags: Veterans, Veteran-Friendly School, Student Veterans, Wadhams Veterans Center
Washtenaw Economic Club hosts MICHauto leader Glenn Stevens for mobility, EV presentation on May 23
Fran LeFort - May 14, 2024
The Washtenaw Economic Club will host “Big Picture 2024: Mobility and Electric Vehicle Transformations” featuring MICHauto executive director Glenn Stevens Jr.,on Thursday, May 23.
View Post : Washtenaw Economic Club hosts MICHauto leader Glenn Stevens for mobility, EV presentation on May 23
Parkridge Community Center Summer Camp offers hands-on STEM learning
Freeman Gregory - May 07, 2024
Registration is open for Parkridge Community Center’s month-long annual STEM Summer Camp.
View Post : Parkridge Community Center Summer Camp offers hands-on STEM learningtags: Parkridge Community Center, Parkridge Youth Program, Summer Camps
Winter 2024 High Honors and Honors Students
WCC - May 03, 2024
Congratulations to the following students for receiving high honors (3.8+) and honors (3.5-3.79) during the Winter 2024 semester at Washtenaw Community College.
View Post : Winter 2024 High Honors and Honors Studentstags: High Honors, Student Recognition, Winter 2024, Honors
WCC, Central State University sign transfer partnership during Washtenaw HBCU Day
Fran LeFort - May 03, 2024
Representatives from Central State University in Ohio today signed a partnership to officially join the HBCU Pathway program offered to Washtenaw Community College transfer students.
View Post : WCC, Central State University sign transfer partnership during Washtenaw HBCU Daytags: HBCU, Washtenaw HBCU Day, HBCU Pathway
What do you call someone who attended WCC? Account Manager, Controls Engineer, Site Administrator and more!
WCC Public Relations - May 02, 2024
When it comes to spreading the message about the many benefits of starting your higher ed journey at a community college, it’s safe to call alumnus Nick Avram one of WCC’s biggest advocates.
View Post : What do you call someone who attended WCC? Account Manager, Controls Engineer, Site Administrator and more!tags: Launch, 2024, Student Success, Summer Launch 2024
Student veterans prepare to continue lifetime of service
WCC Public Relations - May 01, 2024
Washtenaw Community College is proud to be named a gold-level veteran-friendly school by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency. The Wadhams Veterans Center on the second floor of the college’s Student Center is a place where military veterans attending WCC can meet fellow veterans, receive academic advising or just hang out. It’s a great place to meet students with interesting stories, including Melanie Chen and Nathaniel Jaskierny.
View Post : Student veterans prepare to continue lifetime of servicetags: 2024, Student Success, Launch, Wadhams Veterans Center, Launch Summer 2024
Nursing graduates welcomed to profession at time-honored pinning ceremony
Fran LeFort - April 27, 2024
The 69-member graduating class of the WCC Nursing program was honored in front of family and friends at Towsley Auditorium on Friday.
View Post : Nursing graduates welcomed to profession at time-honored pinning ceremonytags: Center of Excellence in Nursing Education, Student Success, Graduation, Pinning Ceremony, Class of 2024, Nursing
Tuition for in-district students at WCC will remain frozen for next academic year
Fran LeFort - April 25, 2024
Tuition for in-district Washtenaw Community College students will remain unchanged for the next academic year, with modest increases for students in other categories.
View Post : Tuition for in-district students at WCC will remain frozen for next academic yeartags: Board of Trustees, Affordability, Accessibility, 2024-2025 Academic Year, Tuition
Apprenticeship Fair connects employers with job-seekers
Freeman Gregory - April 24, 2024
Washtenaw Community College will join the Job Developers Alliance (JDA) and its inaugural Apprenticeship Fair next week to showcase work-learn opportunities for students and partner with employers. The Wednesday, May 1, event is designed to connect those who want to earn trade or professional skills through hands-on experiences with local employers. The fair will be from 4-7 pm at Skyline High School, 2552 N. Maple Road, Ann Arbor.
View Post : Apprenticeship Fair connects employers with job-seekerstags: USDOL Registered Apprenticeship, Apprenticeships, Apprenticeship Programs
Why it's a smart decision to start your college journey at WCC
WCC Public Relations - April 23, 2024
Starting your college journey at WCC is a smart choice for many reasons.
View Post : Why it's a smart decision to start your college journey at WCCtags: Student Success, Career, Launch, Launch Summer 2024
WCC's Women's Council celebrates 'Sheroes' for their community work
Kayla Gahagan - April 23, 2024
A prosecuting attorney, workforce talent recruiter and local Foundation leader are among the women to be highlighted at this year’s 27th Annual Washtenaw Community College Foundation Women’s Council Celebration Luncheon. The event will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 1. Proceeds from the luncheon will benefit the Washtenaw Community College Foundation Student Emergency Fund, which helps students meet unanticipated expenses that may jeopardize their ability to stay in school.
View Post : WCC's Women's Council celebrates 'Sheroes' for their community worktags: Student Emergency Fund, Sheroes, WCC Foundation, Women's Council
Skye's the limit for this HBCU-bound student
WCC Public Relations - April 21, 2024
Currently, WCC has established agreements with six HBCUs — and the list is expected to grow — but whether students plan to enroll at one of the partner schools or any other HBCU, advisors stand ready to help. Partnership agreements include guaranteed admission, access to in-state tuition, ease of transfer credits and more.
View Post : Skye's the limit for this HBCU-bound studenttags: Launch Summer 2024, Student Success, HBCU Pathway, Launch, HBCU
WCC is a gateway to healthcare careers
WCC Public Relations - April 20, 2024
Washtenaw Community College is an ideal launch point for a career in healthcare. The college’s 17 programs form a gateway to an industry constantly in high demand for trained professionals. Beginning your career journey at WCC offers many advantages — like low cost, small class sizes, excellent transfer opportunities to advance your education at a four-year institution, or direct job placement.
View Post : WCC is a gateway to healthcare careerstags: Medical Billing and Coding, Launch, Surgical Technology, Sterile Processing, Dental Assisting, Medical Assisting, Nursing, Health Administration, Physical Therapist Assistant, Health Sciences, Nursing Skills Assistant, Student Success, Cardiac Telemetry, Healthcare, 2024, Health Care, Summer Launch 2024, Radiography
WCC Start-Up Week, Pitch@WCC boost entrepreneurs
Fran LeFort - April 19, 2024
The inaugural Start-Up week will run in conjunction with the annual Pitch@WCC competition in which new and aspiring business owners compete for cash prizes to launch or grow their companies.
View Post : WCC Start-Up Week, Pitch@WCC boost entrepreneurstags: Start-Up Incubator, Pitch@WCC, Entrepreneurship Center, Entrepreneurship
Economic forecasters project job growth for Washtenaw County through 2026
Fran LeFort - April 18, 2024
The 39th annual Economic Outlook for Washtenaw County report was presented at the WCC President’s Leadership Recognition Luncheon hosted by Dr. Rose B. Bellanca.
View Post : Economic forecasters project job growth for Washtenaw County through 2026tags: Economic Outlook, Washtenaw County, President's Leadership Recognition Luncheon
WCC welding students compete with world's best, fill jobs in a multitude of industries
WCC Public Relations - April 17, 2024
The world of welding is broad and vast. And with one of the largest welding labs in the state and exceptional instructors, Washtenaw Community College trains some of the best.
View Post : WCC welding students compete with world's best, fill jobs in a multitude of industriestags: 2024, Launch, Summer Launch 2024, Student Success, Welding
WCC signs multi-year agreement to educate LEAD Prep Academy student-athletes
Fran LeFort - April 15, 2024
Student-athletes will earn college credits in pursuit of associate degree at WCC in Ann Arbor while competing in a national football schedule at LEAD Prep Academy in Brighton.
View Post : WCC signs multi-year agreement to educate LEAD Prep Academy student-athletestags: Partnership, LEAD Prep Academy
Nursing graduate adds Student Art Show winner to her list of WCC accomplishments
Rich Rezler - April 05, 2024
As she neared completion of the nationally recognized Nursing program at WCC, Xiaoyan Cui carved out a little time to further develop a long-time hobby. She took ART 120: Portrait Painting and Life Drawing as an elective. The results were award-winning.
View Post : Nursing graduate adds Student Art Show winner to her list of WCC accomplishmentstags: Nursing, Student Succes, Student Awards, WCC Student Art Show, Student Art Show, Digital Media Arts, Fine Arts
Boot camps launching healthcare careers
Kayla Gahagan - April 03, 2024
WCC's 10-week Pharmacy Tech Boot Camp put Aiden Kinczkowski on a new career path.
View Post : Boot camps launching healthcare careerstags: On The Record, March 2024, Pharmacy Tech, Workforce Development, Boot Camp
WCC video students earn a dozen Student Production Awards nominations
Rich Rezler - April 02, 2024
WCC video students received 12 nominations for Student Production Awards from the Michigan chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
View Post : WCC video students earn a dozen Student Production Awards nominationstags: Student Succes, Digital Video Production, Digital Media Arts, Student Awards, Student Production Awards
Two WCC students among semifinalists for prestigious Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship
Rich Rezler - March 29, 2024
WCC students Ana Garcia-Osorio and Carmen Samaniego are among 459 community college students nationwide selected as semifinalists for the highly competitive Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship that will provide as much as $165,000 to complete a bachelor’s degree.
View Post : Two WCC students among semifinalists for prestigious Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarshiptags: Student Success, Nursing, Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, Scholarships, Transfer
Public invited to WCC Student Art Show featuring 125 works of art
WCC Public Relations - March 27, 2024
The 2024 Student Art Show at Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is open to the public through April 15. The show features 125 works of art in various media throughout the second floor common space of the Student Center Building on campus, 4800 E. Huron River Drive.
View Post : Public invited to WCC Student Art Show featuring 125 works of arttags: Student Art Show
WCC Police Academy celebrates special 31-member graduating class
Rich Rezler - March 23, 2024
The Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) had a significant need for additional academy training, so WCC answered that call for assistance and built an additional 18-week academy.
View Post : WCC Police Academy celebrates special 31-member graduating classtags: Public Service Training, Graduation, Police Academy, Class of 2024
As adults go back to college at increasing rates, Ashley Hudok seeks second career
Rich Rezler - March 21, 2024
Amidst a national trend, WCC students like Ashley Hudok exemplify the diverse motivations driving adults to return to college.
View Post : As adults go back to college at increasing rates, Ashley Hudok seeks second careertags: March 2024, Adult Learners, On The Record
Kiwanis Club continues to fund student success
WCC Public Relations - March 21, 2024
The Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor is continuing to help Washtenaw Community College students reach their finish line, and doing so with record contributions.
View Post : Kiwanis Club continues to fund student successtags: Scholarships, December 2023, WCC Foundation, Foundation, On The Record, Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor
From underground to outer space: Register for WCC youth summer camps
Freeman Gregory - March 20, 2024
Registration is open for Washtenaw Community College’s (WCC) hands-on summer camps for area youth ages 5-18.
View Post : From underground to outer space: Register for WCC youth summer campstags: Summer Camps, Youth Camps
Public invited to Free College Week April 8-13; over 120 class sessions offered
Freeman Gregory - March 13, 2024
Washtenaw Community College will open its virtual classroom doors to the public during Free College Week on Monday, April 8, through Friday, April 12. The week will culminate in on-campus, in-person events Saturday, April 13.
View Post : Public invited to Free College Week April 8-13; over 120 class sessions offeredtags: March 2024, Community College Month, On The Record, Free College Week
WCC honors three local entrepreneurs with Black Business Excellence and Impact Awards
Rich Rezler - March 13, 2024
Three local entrepreneurs were recognized with WCC/Parkridge Black Business Excellence & Impact Awards for their dedication to community service.
View Post : WCC honors three local entrepreneurs with Black Business Excellence and Impact Awardstags: Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Center, Black Business Excellence and Impact Awards, Parkridge Community Center, College and Career Readiness
Rep. Debbie Dingell to open entrepreneur panel discussion April 4
WCC Public Relations - March 06, 2024
The public is invited to a panel discussion, "Entrepreneurs: Why They Start & What Keeps Them Going," to be hosted at Washtenaw Community College (WCC) on Thursday, April 4.
View Post : Rep. Debbie Dingell to open entrepreneur panel discussion April 4
Time is running out on free tuition for Michigan residents age 21-24
WCC Public Relations - March 01, 2024
View Post : Time is running out on free tuition for Michigan residents age 21-24tags: Michigan Reconnect, On The Record, Scholarships, March 2024
Tickets available for Feb. 29 Black Business Excellence & Impact Celebration
WCC Public Relations - February 23, 2024
Tickets are available for the February 29 Black Business Excellence & Impact Celebration honoring the 2024 WCC/Parkridge Black Business Community Impact Award recipients. The awards for entrepreneurial excellence and commitment to community service will be presented at the celebration held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, February 29, at the Parkridge Community Center, 591 Armstrong Drive, Ypsilanti. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased online.
View Post : Tickets available for Feb. 29 Black Business Excellence & Impact Celebrationtags: Parkridge Community Center, WCC Parkridge Black Business Community Impact Award, Entrepreneurship Center
2024 Start-Up Incubator Program: Applications open soon for June cohort
WCC Public Relations - February 21, 2024
The 2024 business Start-Up Incubator Program offered through The Entrepreneurship Center at Washtenaw Community College (WCC) has been announced. The application window for the June cohort will open March 1.
View Post : 2024 Start-Up Incubator Program: Applications open soon for June cohorttags: On The Record, Entrepreneurship Center, March 2024, Start-Up Incubator, Business, Entrepreneur
Coming home for the summer? Let's hang out!
WCC Public Relations - February 15, 2024
Every summer, Washtenaw Community College welcomes thousands of guest students to its campus and online learning environment.
View Post : Coming home for the summer? Let's hang out!tags: Guest Student, Spring/Summer Classes, On The Record, March 2024
WCC launches Center for Sustainability and Resilience
WCC Public Relations - February 08, 2024
In a significant step toward achieving sustainability goals and carbon emission targets on campus and building broader environmental consciousness, Washtenaw Community College has launched a new Center for Sustainability and Resilience.
View Post : WCC launches Center for Sustainability and Resiliencetags: 2024, On The Record, March 2024, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Resilience
Explore STEM and STEAM careers February 27-29
WCC Public Relations - February 07, 2024
High school students from throughout the region are invited to Washtenaw Community College (WCC) February 27-29 to learn more about career opportunities in the areas of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM). Events are also open to WCC students and the community.
View Post : Explore STEM and STEAM careers February 27-29tags: STEM Scholars Program, STEM, STEM Careers, Science Technology Engineering Mathematics, STEAM Week, STEAM Careers
February 28 Career Fair open to public, students
WCC Public Relations - February 07, 2024
Job seekers are invited to Washtenaw Community College’s (WCC) Annual Winter Career Fair on Wednesday, February 28. Approximately 70 employers are expected to attend the fair, with many looking to hire for immediate job opportunities.
View Post : February 28 Career Fair open to public, studentstags: Career and Internship Fair, Career Fair, Workforce Development, Community Partnership
Career exploration workshops, community job fair highlight CTE Month at WCC
WCC Public Relations - February 05, 2024
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will offer a series of in-person and virtual events in February designed to highlight Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways for current and prospective students.
View Post : Career exploration workshops, community job fair highlight CTE Month at WCCtags: Career Fair, Career and Internship Fair, CTE Month, CTE
Nominations open for 2024 WCC Parkridge Black Business Community Impact Award
WCC Public Relations - January 26, 2024
Nominations for the 2024 WCC Parkridge Black Business Community Impact Award are being accepted to honor exceptional black business leaders in Washtenaw County.
View Post : Nominations open for 2024 WCC Parkridge Black Business Community Impact Awardtags: Entrepreneurship Center, Parkridge Community Center, WCC Parkridge Black Business Community Impact Award
2024 Pitch@WCC opens applications with new categories for Skilled Trade, Returning Citizens and Art
WCC Public Relations - January 16, 2024
Pitch@WCC 2024, a unique initiative allowing aspiring entrepreneurs from all backgrounds to transform their business ideas into reality, is open for applications. Members of the public are invited to apply for the competition hosted by Washtenaw Community College’s Entrepreneurship Center.
View Post : 2024 Pitch@WCC opens applications with new categories for Skilled Trade, Returning Citizens and Arttags: Pitch@WCC, Entrepreneurship Center
Equity in Action Awards honor WCC faculty and staff, Sheriff Clayton
Rich Rezler - January 12, 2024
The Equity in Action Awards are presented annually during WCC's MLK Day Celebration, with one of the criteria for nomination being someone “who exemplifies the values and ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., specifically in the areas of advocacy, leadership and service."
View Post : Equity in Action Awards honor WCC faculty and staff, Sheriff Claytontags: Awards, On The Record, Equity in Action, March 2024, MLK Day, Diversity
Agnes and Stephen Reading gift additional $1 million, now funding 20 full-ride nursing scholarships
Fran LeFort - January 09, 2024
Agnes and Stephen Reading have endowed an additional $1 million to double the size of the Reading Nursing Scholarship program for Washtenaw Community College students.
View Post : Agnes and Stephen Reading gift additional $1 million, now funding 20 full-ride nursing scholarshipstags: Nursing, Scholarships, March 2024, Reading Scholars, On The Record, Donation, WCC Foundation
WCC celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy
WCC Public Relations - January 05, 2024
Washtenaw Community College will host its 18th annual celebration of the legacy of civil rights pioneer Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Thursday, January 11. The public is welcome. Admission is free.
View Post : WCC celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacytags: Equity in Action, MLK Day
Fall 2023 High Honors and Honors Students
WCC - December 21, 2023
Congratulations to the following students for receiving high honors (3.8+) and honors (3.5-3.79) during the Fall 2023 semester at Washtenaw Community College.
View Post : Fall 2023 High Honors and Honors Studentstags: High Honors, Fall 2023, Student Recognition, Honors
Non-credit classes for the community offer professional development and personal enrichment opportunities
WCC Public Relations - December 21, 2023
Non-credit offerings during Winter 2024 at Washtenaw Community College (WCC) include classes for professionals and community members who want to boost their business acumen, prepare for Spring gardening and more.
View Post : Non-credit classes for the community offer professional development and personal enrichment opportunitiestags: Personal Enrichment, Non-Credit, professional development, LiveWorkLearn
Winter 2024 semester begins January 8
WCC Public Relations - December 21, 2023
The first day of classes for the Winter 2024 semester at Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will be January 8.
View Post : Winter 2024 semester begins January 8tags: Winter 2024, Registration, enrollment
Reconnect, FAME changed student's life
WCC Public Relations - December 20, 2023
Andrew Denton is on a new path to a rewarding career in the advanced manufacturing industry, and the Michigan Reconnect Scholarship, coupled with some hard work, is to thank.
View Post : Reconnect, FAME changed student's lifetags: Michigan Reconnect, 2023, Launch, Student Success, Launch Winter 2023, Scholarship
Nursing graduates honored at pinning ceremony
Rich Rezler - December 19, 2023
The Fall 2023 graduates of the WCC Nursing program participated in a pinning ceremony, a time-honored tradition dating back to the 1880s that represents an initiation into the profession.
View Post : Nursing graduates honored at pinning ceremonytags: Graduation, Class of 2023, Student Succes, Nursing, Center of Excellence in Nursing Education
Alumni Profile: Brazil native started with ESL classes, ended with associate degree in Nursing
WCC Public Relations - December 18, 2023
Ana Andrade arrived in Michigan from Brazil in 2018, speaking very little English, and today is a nurse in the medical surgery cardiac unit at Detroit Medical Center. During the five years in between played out a story of perseverance and perspective.
View Post : Alumni Profile: Brazil native started with ESL classes, ended with associate degree in Nursingtags: Alumni Profile, Launch, Nursing, Launch winter 2024, ESL
Photography graduate focused on building her business
WCC Public Relations - December 17, 2023
Emily Riley caught the photography bug in high school, which she says made her college decision an easy one.
View Post : Photography graduate focused on building her businesstags: Digital Media Arts, December 2023, Digital Photography, On The Record, Alumni Profile
Alumni Profile: Advanced Manufacturing graduate fine-tuning his career
WCC Public Relations - December 15, 2023
Like many people, Felipe Agurto wandered along life’s path for a while before finding the right direction for his career. After graduating from high school on the west side of the state, Agurto enrolled in the University of Michigan’s College of Engineering but soon discovered it wasn’t really what he wanted to do.
View Post : Alumni Profile: Advanced Manufacturing graduate fine-tuning his careertags: Alumni Profile, Launch Winter 2023, 2023, Advanced Manufacturing, Launch
WCC ahead of the curve with Esports arena, competitive teams
Kayla Gahagan - December 14, 2023
WCC Esports is expanding rapidly after the college's new Esports Arena was launched in the Spring of 2023.
View Post : WCC ahead of the curve with Esports arena, competitive teamstags: Esports, Sports & Entertainment Management, Gaming, Digital Video Production, 3D Animation
Alumni Profile: Teacher says 'attending WCC was the best decision I could have ever made'
WCC Public Relations - December 13, 2023
Early on, Lauren Alexander knew she wanted to be a teacher. After graduating from Saline High School, Alexander began the pursuit of her dream at WCC. She earned an Associate in Arts in Elementary Education Degree and a Liberal Arts Certificate before transferring to Eastern Michigan University to complete her bachelor’s.
View Post : Alumni Profile: Teacher says 'attending WCC was the best decision I could have ever made'tags: teacher, Launch winter 2024, Alumni Profile, 2023, Launch
Alumni Profile: Veteran helping advance the safety of intelligent vehicles
WCC Public Relations - December 12, 2023
Mike Rudisill played the long game when it came to his education at Washtenaw Community College. He showed up, stayed late, listened, studied and connected with his instructors. Today, he leads a team at an innovative tech company which focuses on future vehicle technology – from smart infrastructure, to autonomous vehicles, to driver experiences.
View Post : Alumni Profile: Veteran helping advance the safety of intelligent vehiclestags: On The Record, Veteran, March 2024, Alumni Profile, 2023, Launch winter 2024, Mechatronics
Alumni Profile: Graphic designer sees a bright future
WCC Public Relations - December 10, 2023
Her Washtenaw Community College instructors called her an ideal student – positive, hardworking, focused, and exceptionally open to feedback. That’s why it was no surprise when Liz DeRensis, armed with an Associate in Applied Science-Graphic Design and Technologies from WCC, landed a job as the graphic designer for SEE Eyewear.
View Post : Alumni Profile: Graphic designer sees a bright futuretags: 2023, Graphic Design, Alumni Profile, Launch winter 2024
WCC celebrates STEM Scholars, receives $15K gift to boost program
Fran LeFort - December 08, 2023
Washtenaw Community College celebrated a new cohort of STEM Scholar students preparing to transfer to a four-year university.
View Post : WCC celebrates STEM Scholars, receives $15K gift to boost programtags: Student Succes, Transfer, STEM Scholars Program, STEAM
Skyline counselor David Almassy wins 2023 WCC Bridge Award
Jenelle Franklin - December 08, 2023
First-year WCC student Aaralyn Huhn nominated Skyline High School counselor David Almassy for a WCC Bridge Award, which is awarded annually to a high school staff or faculty member who “built a bridge” to WCC.
View Post : Skyline counselor David Almassy wins 2023 WCC Bridge Awardtags: Awards, March 2024, high school counselors, On The Record, WCC Bridge Award, High School Partners Breakfast
Washtenaw named #1 community college in Michigan
Kayla Gahagan - December 07, 2023
Washtenaw Community College has been named the top community college in Michigan in two recent independent rankings.
View Post : Washtenaw named #1 community college in Michigantags: Top College, Best Community College in Michigan, Rankings
Honors scholarships attract top high school graduates to WCC
WCC Public Relations - December 07, 2023
Skyline High School graduate Mustafa Alhefady has tinkered around with cars since seventh grade. What started as a hobby with his dad has turned into a promising career path. After researching top automotive technician programs, he decided to pursue his education at WCC and enrolled this Fall.
View Post : Honors scholarships attract top high school graduates to WCCtags: Student Success, Scholarships, Launch winter 2024, Automotive Services, Launch
Army veteran earns WCC scholarship, saves GI Bill for transfer school
WCC Public Relations - December 06, 2023
Chenault is enrolled at Washtenaw Community College thanks to a Divisional Scholarship through the Health Sciences Division and will begin the Registered Nursing program with the Winter 2024 cohort.
View Post : Army veteran earns WCC scholarship, saves GI Bill for transfer schooltags: Wadhams Veterans Center, December 2023, On The Record, 2023, Nursing, Launch winter 2024, Veteran, Divisional Scholarship, Launch
Yes, you can afford college!
WCC Public Relations - December 05, 2023
Fear of debt and the ability to afford college continue to be major concerns for students, their parents and adult learners seeking to expand their education to support their career goals. But at Washtenaw Community College financial aid awards are on the rise, allowing students to chase their dreams and avoid the college debt trap.
View Post : Yes, you can afford college!tags: Michigan Reconnect, Scholarships, Fall 2023, Michigan Achievement, Launch, Student Success
WCC supporting first-generation students
WCC Public Relations - November 23, 2023
Nationally, only 26% of first-gen students earn a degree compared to 82% of students with two parents who earned a bachelor’s degree or higher.
View Post : WCC supporting first-generation studentstags: December 2023, First generation, Student Services, On The Record
U.S. Department of Labor approves new Registered Apprenticeship Program for WCC
Fran LeFort - November 17, 2023
WCC received approval for its first U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship program, serving as an intermediary in partnership with Toyota & Subaru of Ann Arbor.
View Post : U.S. Department of Labor approves new Registered Apprenticeship Program for WCCtags: Workforce Training, Apprenticeship Programs, December 2023, Apprenticeships, Workforce Development, On The Record, US Department of Labor
WCC, Washtenaw County join forces to empower non-profit agencies
WCC Public Relations - November 16, 2023
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) and Washtenaw County have partnered to offer a tailored training program that enhances the capacity and impact of local non-profit agencies.
View Post : WCC, Washtenaw County join forces to empower non-profit agenciestags: December 2023, On The Record, Non-profit training, Community Partnership
Information sessions coming up for Ypsi residents to learn about new education and jobs training program
WCC Public Relations - November 13, 2023
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will host two virtual information sessions in November for Ypsilanti adults and high school students interested in the new Advance Ypsi education and jobs training program.
View Post : Information sessions coming up for Ypsi residents to learn about new education and jobs training programtags: Workforce Training, Workforce Development, Advance Ypsi