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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.

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tags: 2024, Student Success, Launch, Wadhams Veterans Center, Launch Summer 2024

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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.

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tags: Center of Excellence in Nursing Education, Student Success, Graduation, Pinning Ceremony, Class of 2024, Nursing

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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.

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tags: Board of Trustees, Affordability, Accessibility, 2024-2025 Academic Year, Tuition

FAME apprentices in a WCC lab

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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tags: USDOL Registered Apprenticeship, Apprenticeships, Apprenticeship Programs

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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.

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tags: 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.

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tags: Student Emergency Fund, Sheroes, WCC Foundation, Women's Council

Image of student, Skye Stonestreet, posing in front of library bookshelves.

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.

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tags: Launch Summer 2024, Student Success, HBCU Pathway, Launch, HBCU

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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.

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tags: 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

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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.

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tags: Start-Up Incubator, Pitch@WCC, Entrepreneurship Center, Entrepreneurship

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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 2026

tags: Economic Outlook, Washtenaw County, President's Leadership Recognition Luncheon

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