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Sunday, October 13, 2019Filed under: administration
With Business Enterprise program, students build education around their careers
Washtenaw Community College is turning business education upside down with the introduction of its new Business Enterprise program that can lead to a certificate, an advanced certificate, an associate degree and transfer opportunities to a four-year institution.
WCC's Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry Arts programs receive ACF accreditation
Two of Washtenaw Community College’s culinary programs recently received accreditation from the American Culinary Federation.
WCC student chosen for statewide voter engagement task force
Washtenaw Community College student Kimberly Kozal was named to Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s 33-member Collegiate Student Advisory Task Force, which is being asked to make recommendations for improving voter engagement among young voters and college students.
WCC hosting community college gender and sexuality conference
Washtenaw Community College is hosting its first gender and sexuality conference, open to students, staff and faculty of all 28 community colleges across the State of Michigan interested in learning about, sharing about and celebrating the LGBTQIA+ communities on their campus.
WCC joins TurboVote Engaged Community College program
Washtenaw Community College is one of the first five institutions nationwide to join the TurboVote Engaged Community College (TECC) program, which supports voter engagement planning aimed at increasing student voter turnout.
28 recruits celebrate completion of WCC Police Academy
On the last day the Washtenaw Community College Police Academy Class of 2019 would be together, class president Justin Duong reflected back on the very first day.
Apprenticeship 'completely changed my career outlook,' says graduate
Mitch Smith was hired at Dura GAS Milan Metal Systems, LLC, as a temporary employee making $9 hour. Five years later, thanks to an apprenticeship program facilitated by Washtenaw Community College, he’s a card-carrying tool and die journeyman making more than triple that hourly rate.
Dr. Scott Britten, Dr. Victor Vega join WCC as academic deans
Two recently-named academic deans are among the many new faces on the Washtenaw Community College campus for the Fall 2019 semester. Dr. Scott Britten was hired as the Dean of Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences and Dr. Victor Vega joins the college as Dean of Mathematics, Science and Engineering Technology.
2 WCC students receive 'New Beginnings' scholarships from Lake Trust CU
Two Washtenaw Community College students are among the four recipients statewide of a “New Beginnings” scholarship from the Lake Trust Foundation, which is the philanthropic branch of Brighton-based Lake Trust Credit Union.
Fall 2019 Career & Internship Fair scheduled; free and open to public
The 2019 Fall Career & Internship Fair at Washtenaw Community College is expected to include representatives from an estimated 75 employers, many looking to immediately fill current job opportunities. The event is free and open to the public.
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