'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
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
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
Trainco Inc. Truck Driving program expands at Washtenaw Community College
Kayla Gahagan - July 14, 2023
It was a good problem to have – too many students and not enough instructors. That was the case for Trainco Inc.’s Truck Driving program hosted at Washtenaw Community College (WCC) until recently, when a second instructor was added to accommodate the growing popularity of the program.
View Post : Trainco Inc. Truck Driving program expands at Washtenaw Community Collegetags: Workforce Development, Trainco, Workforce Training, Trucking
WCC welcomes record 5,000+ union trainers to Ann Arbor
Fran LeFort - June 16, 2023
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will host a record number of more than 5,000 members from five national trades organizations this summer for training to advance their skills. WCC’s partnerships with skilled trades groups have been growing for decades and upcoming visits will result in a projected $20 million economic impact to Washtenaw County and the City of Ann Arbor, according to Destination Ann Arbor.
View Post : WCC welcomes record 5,000+ union trainers to Ann Arbortags: Cement Masons, Plumbers and Pipefitters, On The Record, Electrical Workers, June 2023, Roofers Union, United Association, Ironworkers, Workforce Training, Skilled Trades
WCC part of state's push to achieve global semiconductor superiority
Fran LeFort - May 25, 2023
WCC President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca joined Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II on Wednesday in announcing that the Great Lakes State is launching its largest-ever campaign to promote careers, recruit talent and attract new businesses to fill jobs in Michigan’s thriving semiconductor industry.
View Post : WCC part of state's push to achieve global semiconductor superioritytags: Workforce Development, Workforce Training, Semiconductor
WCC launching semiconductor technician program as part of Michigan STAR initiative
Fran LeFort - May 16, 2023
Washtenaw Community College will launch a new semiconductor technician training program to advance the electrification of the automotive industry.
View Post : WCC launching semiconductor technician program as part of Michigan STAR initiativetags: Automotive, Semiconductor, Workforce Development, Industry, Workforce Training, EV
Small business owners find success after partnering with WCC
Kayla Gahagan - May 09, 2023
The owners of Wolverine Pickleball explain how the Entrepreneurship Center at WCC helped guide them to success.
View Post : Small business owners find success after partnering with WCCtags: Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Center, Workforce Training, Workforce Development, small business
Advance Ypsi: WCC receives grant to launch jobs and education initiative in Ypsilanti
Fran LeFort - April 24, 2023
WCC has been awarded a $2.09 million grant to launch a jobs and education initiative to boost the quality of life and outcomes for underrepresented populations in Ypsilanti.
View Post : Advance Ypsi: WCC receives grant to launch jobs and education initiative in Ypsilantitags: community involvement, Advance Ypsi, Community enrichment, Workforce Training, Workforce Development, Ypsilanti
ZOLLER donates nearly $250,000 in equipment to train future workforce at WCC
Fran LeFort - April 05, 2023
ZOLLER Inc. has donated nearly $250,000 in equipment to WCC to train students on state-of-the-art machinery that measures precision cutting tools along with an advanced tool management system.
View Post : ZOLLER donates nearly $250,000 in equipment to train future workforce at WCCtags: March 2023, On The Record, Donation, Workforce Development, Advanced Manufacturing, Workforce Training