'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.
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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.
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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
FAME Signing Day pairs WCC students with new employers
Fran LeFort - August 23, 2023
Washtenaw Community College, manufacturers and regional workforce development organizations have joined hands to meet industry talent needs through the national Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) work-and-learn apprenticeship program.
View Post : FAME Signing Day pairs WCC students with new employerstags: Advanced Manufacturing, Apprenticeships, On The Record, MI FAME, December 2023
WCC shows off new MI FAME work-and-learn program to Southeast Michigan high school students
Fran LeFort - May 11, 2023
The Michigan Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (MI-FAME) program offers apprenticeships and on-the-job training with industry partners.
View Post : WCC shows off new MI FAME work-and-learn program to Southeast Michigan high school studentstags: Workforce Development, MI FAME, Advanced Manufacturing, Apprenticeships
ZOLLER investing in WCC and its own future workforce
Fran LeFort - December 29, 2022
ZOLLER is donating more than $200,000 in equipment to train WCC students on state-of-the-art tool measuring and inspection machines while developing a robust apprenticeship program that will hire and train 4-6 students each year for high-demand careers.
View Post : ZOLLER investing in WCC and its own future workforcetags: Workforce Development, Advanced Manufacturing, Apprenticeship Programs, Apprenticeships, Launch, Launch Winter 2023
Hot Jobs: WCC partners with industry to fuel talent pipeline
Fran LeFort - December 29, 2022
WCC has always prioritized its partnerships with industry. But in a market where the need for skilled workers is greater than ever, the relationship seems more and more symbiotic.
View Post : Hot Jobs: WCC partners with industry to fuel talent pipelinetags: Launch, Workforce Development, Apprenticeships, Skilled Trades, Apprenticeship Programs, Computer Science, Advanced Manufacturing, Launch Winter 2023, Robotics
Washtenaw Community College to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week November 14-18
WCC Public Relations - November 10, 2022
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will host several events during the U.S. Department of Labor’s eighth annual National Apprenticeship Week November 14-18.
View Post : Washtenaw Community College to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week November 14-18tags: Academic and Career Skills, Workforce Development, Apprenticeship Programs, Center for Career Success, Apprenticeships
Apprenticeship information sessions hosted at WCC Nov. 18
Fran LeFort - November 09, 2021
Free virtual and in-person sessions will be hosted Nov. 18 for current and prospective students interested in getting paid while learning and working on the job.
View Post : Apprenticeship information sessions hosted at WCC Nov. 18tags: Apprenticeship Programs, Workforce Development, Apprenticeships, Workforce Training
Students and employers benefit from apprenticeships
WCC - May 04, 2021
In so many ways, apprenticeships offered through Washtenaw Community College are a win/win situation. Both students and employers can be the clear beneficiaries.
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Apprenticeship completely changed my career outlook, says graduate
Richard Rezler - September 12, 2019
Thanks to an apprenticeship program facilitated by WCC, Mitch Smith is a card-carrying tool and die journeyman making more than triple that hourly rate.
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