On The Record

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.

tags: Dr. Rose B. Bellanca, President's Column, Economic Outlook, On The Record, Washtenaw County, May 2024, Student Success

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.

tags: On The Record, March 2024, Pharmacy Tech, Workforce Development, Boot Camp

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.

tags: 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.

tags: Scholarships, December 2023, WCC Foundation, Foundation, On The Record, Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor

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.

tags: March 2024, Community College Month, On The Record, Free College Week

Time is running out on free tuition for Michigan residents age 21-24

WCC Public Relations - March 01, 2024

tags: Michigan Reconnect, On The Record, Scholarships, March 2024

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.

tags: 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.

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.

tags: 2024, On The Record, March 2024, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Resilience

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."

tags: Awards, On The Record, Equity in Action, March 2024, MLK Day, Diversity