Public invited to Spring Career Fair March 29
Kayla Gahagan - March 23, 2023
Job seekers are invited to Washtenaw Community College’s (WCC) Annual Spring Career Fair on Wednesday, March 29.
View Post : Public invited to Spring Career Fair March 29tags: Career Fair, community, Center for Career Success, Workforce Development, Resume
WCC reaches gold-status in initiative to promote physical activity on campus
Rebecca Thomas - March 20, 2023
WCC is one of 73 colleges and universities nationwide – and one of just three community colleges – to be honored with gold-level status by Exercise is Medicine for its efforts to create a culture of wellness on campus.
View Post : WCC reaches gold-status in initiative to promote physical activity on campustags: Marvin Boluyt, American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Exercise
Hail to our Visitors: More than half of WCC summer guest students come from U-M
Rich Rezler - March 19, 2023
Washtenaw Community College welcomes thousands of guest students to its campus and online learning classes every year, with the Summer semester being the most popular time for such visitors.
View Post : Hail to our Visitors: More than half of WCC summer guest students come from U-Mtags: Transfer, Guest Student
Free College Week April 3-7 at Washtenaw Community College offers more than 140 class sessions
Fran LeFort - March 17, 2023
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will open its virtual classroom doors to the public during Free College Week on Monday, April 3, through Friday, April 7.
View Post : Free College Week April 3-7 at Washtenaw Community College offers more than 140 class sessions
Registration opens for Summer, Fall semesters
WCC Public Relations - March 16, 2023
Registration for the Summer and Fall 2023 semesters at Washtenaw Community College is now open for all WCC students.
View Post : Registration opens for Summer, Fall semesterstags: Registration, Summer 2023, enroll, Fall 2023
Longtime WCC dance and voice instructor Gayle E. Martin receiving lifetime achievement award
WCC - March 15, 2023
Longtime dance and voice adjunct instructor and community performing artist Gayle E. Martin is receiving a lifetime achievement award for more than four decades of service to Washtenaw Community College students and her own personal tale of courage and resilience.
View Post : Longtime WCC dance and voice instructor Gayle E. Martin receiving lifetime achievement awardtags: Voice, Music, Dance, Performing Arts
WCC celebrates Corrections Academy Spring Class of 2023
Rich Rezler - March 10, 2023
The 10-member Washtenaw Community College Corrections Academy Spring Class of 2023 was honored at a graduation ceremony Friday evening, marking the completion of 160 hours of training to become certified as a Local Corrections Officer.
View Post : WCC celebrates Corrections Academy Spring Class of 2023
'Soul of Philanthropy' exhibit coming to WCC March 10-25
Rich Rezler - March 06, 2023
Abridged, pop-up show is a smaller version of exhibit currently running in Chicago and scheduled to appear in Detroit this summer.
View Post : 'Soul of Philanthropy' exhibit coming to WCC March 10-25tags: Art Gallery
Students save $10 million in textbook costs with OER program
Kayla Gahagan - March 02, 2023
Washtenaw Community College’s (WCC) program to help students earn degrees, certificates and general education credits with little or no textbook costs has recently surpassed the $10 million savings mark.
View Post : Students save $10 million in textbook costs with OER programtags: OER, Z-Degree, Open Education Resources, Affordability
WCC rolls prize-winning custom cars into Detroit Autorama
Fran LeFort - February 23, 2023
Fresh off two first place prizes at an elite national roadshow earlier this month, Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will showcase student-built custom cars at the 2023 Autorama in Detroit this weekend.
View Post : WCC rolls prize-winning custom cars into Detroit Autoramatags: Transportation Technologies, hotrods, Custom Cars and Concepts, Auto Body Repair
$15 million renewal for connected and automated transportation Midwest hub
WCC Public Relations & U-M - February 21, 2023
A new $15 million, five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation renews and expands the Center for Connected and Automated Transportation, a consortium of nine colleges and universities, including Washtenaw Community College.
View Post : $15 million renewal for connected and automated transportation Midwest hubtags: CCAT, Mobility, Automotive Cybersecurity
County's economic outlook kicks off 25th season for Washtenaw Economic Club
Fran LeFort - February 21, 2023
The 25th season of the Washtenaw Economic Club will kick off Tuesday, March 14, with the much-anticipated 2023 economic outlook presented by University of Michigan economists Donald Grimes and Gabriel Ehrlich.
View Post : County's economic outlook kicks off 25th season for Washtenaw Economic Clubtags: Washtenaw Economic Club, Economic Outlook, Washtenaw County
STEAM Week: High school students invited to explore careers and educational opportunities
Fran LeFort - February 16, 2023
WCC will highlight the exciting world of STEM and STEAM careers and educational opportunities the week of February 28 to March 2.
View Post : STEAM Week: High school students invited to explore careers and educational opportunitiestags: STEM, Community enrichment, Aisha Bowe, STEAM Week
WCC packs February with Career and Technical Education activities
Kayla Gahagan - February 01, 2023
CTE Month is a public awareness campaign about how Career & Technical Education directly prepares students for high-wage, high-demand careers. CTE impacts a wide variety of fields including health care, information technology, advanced manufacturing, management and more.
View Post : WCC packs February with Career and Technical Education activities
$1.38 million NSF grant supports STEM students at Washtenaw Community College
Fran LeFort - January 31, 2023
A $1.38 million National Science Foundation grant renewal for Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will support STEM students and meet the national and state workforce need for well-educated scientists, mathematicians, engineers and technicians.
View Post : $1.38 million NSF grant supports STEM students at Washtenaw Community Collegetags: STEAM, STEAM Week, STEM Scholars Program, STEM
Milshteyn sworn in as WCC trustee, new board officers elected
Fran LeFort - January 30, 2023
Alex Milshteyn has been sworn in as the newest member of the Washtenaw Community College Board of Trustees.
View Post : Milshteyn sworn in as WCC trustee, new board officers electedtags: Board of Trustees
Fall 2022 High Honors and Honors Students
WCC - January 21, 2023
High Honors (3.8+ GPA) and Honors (3.5-3.79) students for Fall 2022 semester at Washtenaw Community College.
View Post : Fall 2022 High Honors and Honors Studentstags: High Honors, fall 2022, Student Recognition, Honors
WCC hosting World Arts and Education Forum series
Rich Rezler - January 18, 2023
The World Arts & Education Forum sessions scheduled throughout the Winter '23 semester is billed as a cultural discussion series that allows artists to share their own narratives.
View Post : WCC hosting World Arts and Education Forum seriestags: Music, Performing Arts
Entrepreneurs invited to pitch business plans at WCC
Kayla Gahagan - January 17, 2023
The Washtenaw Community College's "[email protected]” business competition is the perfect opportunity to connect, get some feedback and earn cash to take your business to the next level.
View Post : Entrepreneurs invited to pitch business plans at WCCtags: Entrepreneurship, [email protected], Entrepreneurship Center
WCC hosting K-12 regional art show through February 24
Rich Rezler - January 17, 2023
The Gallery at Washtenaw Community College is honored to host the annual Michigan Art Education Association Region 3 Art Show through Friday, Feb. 24.
View Post : WCC hosting K-12 regional art show through February 24tags: Exhibit, Michigan Art Education Association, Art Gallery
WCC staff, community members honored with Equity in Action Awards
Kayla Gahagan - January 12, 2023
View Post : WCC staff, community members honored with Equity in Action Awardstags: MLK Day, Awards, Equity in Action
Public invited to MLK Day Celebration Thursday at WCC
Kayla Gahagan - January 09, 2023
The celebration will include live music and awards and will highlight an upcoming student service project. Speakers will address one of Dr. Martin Luther’s King Jr.’s most famous quotes, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?”
View Post : Public invited to MLK Day Celebration Thursday at WCCtags: MLK Day, Equity in Action
WCC offers leadership and management skills training series
WCC Public Relations - January 06, 2023
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will offer a workforce development series geared at helping develop leadership and management skills.
View Post : WCC offers leadership and management skills training seriestags: Workforce Development, Management, leadership, Workforce Training
Thinking about a new career? Re-imagine your calling at WCC
Kayla Gahagan - December 31, 2022
Considering a career change? Why not now, and why not Washtenaw Community College?
View Post : Thinking about a new career? Re-imagine your calling at WCCtags: Launch, Student Services, Student Success, Center for Career Success, Launch Winter 2023
Health Care Programs: Preparing students to help others
Kayla Gahagan - December 29, 2022
WCC offers an array of certificates and associate degrees allowing students to go directly into the workforce or transfer to a four-year school to continue their education.
View Post : Health Care Programs: Preparing students to help otherstags: December 2022, Launch, Physical Therapist Assistant, Nursing, Launch Winter 2023, Sterile Processing, Surgical Technology, Health Administration, On The Record, Radiography, Cardiac Telemetry, Health Care
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: Apprenticeship Programs, Launch, Apprenticeships, Launch Winter 2023, Advanced Manufacturing, Workforce Development
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: Robotics, Workforce Development, Skilled Trades, Launch, Advanced Manufacturing, Launch Winter 2023, Apprenticeships, Computer Science, Apprenticeship Programs
Winter classes at WCC begin January 9
WCC Public Relations - December 23, 2022
Winter classes at Washtenaw Community College will begin January 9, with flexible scheduling options and more than 135 programs to prepare students for rewarding careers that meet local workforce needs or transfer to a university to earn a bachelor’s degree.
View Post : Winter classes at WCC begin January 9tags: On The Record, Scholarships, Winter 2023, Registration, enroll, December 2022
WCC partnering to meet needs of area early care and education providers
Rich Rezler - December 19, 2022
The Michigan Association for the Education of Young People and WCC are partnering to bring high-quality Childhood Development Associate (CDA) credential training to meet the needs of early care and education providers in Southeast Michigan.
View Post : WCC partnering to meet needs of area early care and education providerstags: Child Development, Community enrichment, community involvement
Fall '22 nursing graduates celebrated at pinning ceremony
Rich Rezler - December 16, 2022
Friends and family of the 46-member Fall 2022 graduating class of the WCC nursing program gathered in Towsley Auditorium for a pinning ceremony, a time-honored tradition dating back to the 1880s that represents an initiation into the profession.
View Post : Fall '22 nursing graduates celebrated at pinning ceremonytags: Nursing, Student Success, Class of 2022, Graduation
Veteran entrepreneurs pitch ideas for cash prizes to grow businesses
WCC Public Relations - December 14, 2022
Without quality mentors during key points of his entrepreneurial journey, Phillip Burtell is certain he wouldn’t be where he is today. The 24-year-old Washtenaw Community College student, Army veteran and business owner was named the top winner in last week’s WCC Veteran Business Pitch & Showcase Night.
View Post : Veteran entrepreneurs pitch ideas for cash prizes to grow businessestags: Entrepreneurship Center, Student Veterans, Entrepreneurship, [email protected], Veterans
WCC celebrates STEM Scholar transfers headed to the University of Michigan
WCC Public Relations - December 09, 2022
WCC celebrates STEM Scholars transfers twice a year, once in December and once in April. The six students honored during a reception Friday include Larry Blanchard, Sonja Francisco, Kate Mink, Safia Nur, Fatima Oudelf and David Perry.
View Post : WCC celebrates STEM Scholar transfers headed to the University of Michigantags: Transfer, STEM Scholars Program, December 2022, Student Success, On The Record
WCC Bridge Award goes to Napoleon High School counselor Edwin Payne
Jenelle Franklin - December 09, 2022
Napoleon High School counselor Edwin Payne is the winner of the fourth annual WCC Bridge Award, which honors staff members from local high schools who positively influence students and help then get to college.
View Post : WCC Bridge Award goes to Napoleon High School counselor Edwin Paynetags: Awards, High School Partners Breakfast, December 2022, high school counselors, WCC Bridge Award, On The Record
Washtenaw Community College, Andersen Material Handling partner to provide forklift operator training
WCC Public Relations - December 06, 2022
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is partnering with Andersen Material Handling to offer OSHA-compliant forklift operator training.
View Post : Washtenaw Community College, Andersen Material Handling partner to provide forklift operator trainingtags: Workforce Training, Workforce Development, On The Record, December 2022
WCC, Sprinklers Fitters extend partnership to educate, train workforce
Fran LeFort - December 01, 2022
Washtenaw Community College and the Road Sprinkler Fitters of the United Association, Local 669, have extended their partnership to educate and train craftsmen to meet workforce needs.
View Post : WCC, Sprinklers Fitters extend partnership to educate, train workforcetags: Workforce Training, December 2022, Skilled Trades, United Association, On The Record, Workforce Development
WCC instructor highlights innovation at global conference
WCC Public Relations - December 01, 2022
Allen Day, a 24-year faculty member of WCC’s Transportation Technologies department, spoke during the International Conference on Innovation, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem (ICIAITEE) held in November.
View Post : WCC instructor highlights innovation at global conferencetags: Transportation Technologies, Faculty Profile, Automotive Cybersecurity, Advanced Transportation Center
WCC joins Small Business Association of Michigan to strengthen workforce development throughout state
Fran LeFort - November 30, 2022
Washtenaw Community College has joined the Small Business Association of Michigan to strengthen workforce development training for small businesses across the state.
View Post : WCC joins Small Business Association of Michigan to strengthen workforce development throughout statetags: On The Record, Workforce Development, Entrepreneurship Center, December 2022
WCC offering 20-day study abroad trip to Italy
Rich Rezler - November 22, 2022
WCC and the Study Abroad Association are offering an interdisciplinary history and archaeology trip to Italy on May 28 through June 16, 2023.
View Post : WCC offering 20-day study abroad trip to Italytags: History, Study Abroad, Archaeology
WCC recognized as 2022 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for student voting
WCC Public Relations - November 16, 2022
WCC has been recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge for making intentional efforts to increase student voter participation.
View Post : WCC recognized as 2022 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for student votingtags: Student Activities, Campus News, Awards
Lifelong mission to serve leads 20-year Army veteran to WCC
Kayla Gahagan - November 10, 2022
Rebekah Spencer experienced the worst of combat, including seeing fellow soldiers killed in action and spending two weeks in a coma herself. At WCC, she's working toward alleviating the harms that humans suffer.
View Post : Lifelong mission to serve leads 20-year Army veteran to WCCtags: Student Profile, Student Veterans, On The Record, December 2022, Wadhams Veterans Center
Public invited to explore WCC programs at Business Department Showcase
WCC Public Relations - November 10, 2022
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will showcase its business programs at an open house on campus next week.
View Post : Public invited to explore WCC programs at Business Department Showcasetags: Business and Computer Technologies, Open House, Academic and Career Skills
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, Apprenticeship Programs, Center for Career Success, Workforce Development, Apprenticeships
Drain line repair closes WCC campus November 8-9
Fran LeFort - November 08, 2022
While on-campus classes are canceled, virtual and online classes will continue to meet. Student Welcome Center, academic advising and other services will continue to be offered virtually.
View Post : Drain line repair closes WCC campus November 8-9tags: Campus News, Press Release
WCC Corrections Academy celebrates Fall 2022 graduates
Rich Rezler - November 05, 2022
Family and friends gathered on the Washtenaw Community College campus Friday to celebrate the graduation of the 11-member WCC Corrections Academy Fall 2022 class.
View Post : WCC Corrections Academy celebrates Fall 2022 graduatestags: Public Service Training, December 2022, On The Record, Correctons Academy, Graduation
Prospective students invited to 'Explore' WCC's campus November 15
WCC Public Relations - November 04, 2022
Prospective Washtenaw Community College (WCC) students are invited to explore the campus and meet with representatives from academic departments, registration, advising and more at the fall Campus Explore on Tuesday, November 15.
View Post : Prospective students invited to 'Explore' WCC's campus November 15tags: Student Activities, Campus Events, tour, Student Services, financial aid, Campus, enroll
Veteran correspondent Tim Skubick to break down election results at Washtenaw Economic Club
Fran LeFort - November 02, 2022
Longtime Michigan Capitol correspondent Tim Skubick will offer “An Insider’s Look at the Election Results and Their Impact on You!” at the Thursday, November 10, meeting of the Washtenaw Economic Club.
View Post : Veteran correspondent Tim Skubick to break down election results at Washtenaw Economic Clubtags: Election, Washtenaw Economic Club
Michigan Achievement Scholarship will save graduating seniors thousands
WCC Public Relations - November 02, 2022
The new Michigan Achievement Scholarship will save community college students up to $8,250 over three years.
View Post : Michigan Achievement Scholarship will save graduating seniors thousandstags: December 2022, On The Record, Affordability, Scholarship
WCC to honor veterans during annual ceremony
WCC Public Relations - November 01, 2022
America’s heroes will receive special thanks at Washtenaw Community College (WCC) during its annual Veterans Day celebration Friday, November 11.
View Post : WCC to honor veterans during annual ceremony
WCC recognized for high standard of services for veterans
WCC Public Relations - October 31, 2022
Washtenaw Community College has again been named as a Gold-level Veteran-Friendly School by the Michigan Veteran Affairs Agency.
View Post : WCC recognized for high standard of services for veteranstags: Veterans, December 2022, Wadhams Veterans Center, On The Record, Student Veterans
Pharmacy Technician 10-week boot camp begins November 12 at WCC
Fran LeFort - October 25, 2022
A new 10-week Pharmacy Technician training program will be offered by Washtenaw Community College (WCC) to help meet a workforce shortage of skilled pharmacy technicians.
View Post : Pharmacy Technician 10-week boot camp begins November 12 at WCCtags: bootcamp, Workforce Development, Health Care
WCC hosting second annual Liberal Arts Week October 24-28
Rich Rezler - October 13, 2022
October is National Arts and Humanities Month! Celebrate with WCC through interactive virtual workshops, showcasing how liberal arts classes empower personal and professional success, and sustain a fair and just society.
View Post : WCC hosting second annual Liberal Arts Week October 24-28tags: Liberal Arts Week, Liberal Arts Innovation Group, Community enrichment
Digital Media Discovery offers in-depth look at WCC programs
WCC Public Relations - October 06, 2022
The public is invited to the WCC campus next week to tour labs, visit with instructors and learn more about the college’s Digital Media Arts programs
View Post : Digital Media Discovery offers in-depth look at WCC programstags: Digital Video Production, Graphic Design, Web Design, Digital Media Arts, Photography, Audio Engineering, Digital Photography, 3D Animation, Music Production
WCC's Brandon Tucker appointed to U.S. Department of Commerce advisory committee
Rich Rezler - October 03, 2022
Brandon Tucker, Vice President and Chief Workforce & Community Development Officer at Washtenaw Community College, is one of 24 individuals from around the country appointed to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Industrial Advisory Committee.
View Post : WCC's Brandon Tucker appointed to U.S. Department of Commerce advisory committeetags: Workforce Development, Electrical, Advanced Transportation, Brandon Tucker
New WCC faculty art exhibit runs through December 21
Rich Rezler - October 01, 2022
Artwork by faculty members in Washtenaw Community College’s Fine Arts and Digital Media Arts departments is on display at the new art gallery inside the recently renovated Morris Lawrence Building
View Post : New WCC faculty art exhibit runs through December 21tags: Painting, Digital Media Arts, Fine Arts, Digital Photography, Ceramics, Graphic Design, Art Gallery
WCC Police Academy honors 41 graduates, its largest ever class
Rich Rezler - October 01, 2022
The largest group of recruits in the history of the WCC Police Academy celebrated its graduation, culminating with 36 members of the 41-person Class of 2022 receiving their badge from the law enforcement departments where they’ll start their career.
View Post : WCC Police Academy honors 41 graduates, its largest ever classtags: Graduation, Advanced Technologies and Public Services Careers, Police Academy, Class of 2022
Public invited to WCC's Fall Career and Internship Fair on October 13
Fran LeFort - September 22, 2022
More than 70 employers, many looking to hire immediately, will be represented at WCC’s Fall Career and Internship Fair on Thursday, Oct. 13.
View Post : Public invited to WCC's Fall Career and Internship Fair on October 13tags: Career Fair, Career & Internship Fair, Center for Career Success
'Keeping DEI Top of Mind' is focus of September 29 Washtenaw Economic Club luncheon
Fran LeFort - September 21, 2022
Ovell Barbee, former Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources officer Indiana University Health will be the featured speaker at the next Washtenaw Economic Club luncheon Thursday, September 29.
View Post : 'Keeping DEI Top of Mind' is focus of September 29 Washtenaw Economic Club luncheontags: Diversity, Washtenaw Economic Club
Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor ups annual donation to nearly $90K
Rich Rezler - September 15, 2022
The Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor raised nearly $90,000 to put toward Kiwanis Scholarships at Washtenaw Community College.
View Post : Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor ups annual donation to nearly $90Ktags: WCC Foundation, Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor, Scholarships
WCC showcases EV and cybersecurity training at North American International Auto Show
Fran LeFort - September 13, 2022
WCC will attend the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this week, highlighting its programs to prepare the EV and mobility workforce of today and tomorrow.
View Post : WCC showcases EV and cybersecurity training at North American International Auto Showtags: Transportation Technologies, Mobility, North America International Auto Show, Smart Vehicles, Automotive Cybersecurity, EV, Advanced Transportation Center
Bootcamps announced for cybersecurity shortages and innovative solutions to health care
Fran LeFort - September 09, 2022
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will host two workforce training bootcamps this fall to fill critical talent needs in the areas of IT-cybersecurity and health care.
View Post : Bootcamps announced for cybersecurity shortages and innovative solutions to health caretags: cybersecurity, Workforce Training, Workforce Development, Health Care
WCC showcases new Automotive Cybersecurity Lab, IT programs at September 8 open house
Fran LeFort - September 01, 2022
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will host an open house and Computer Science and IT Expo from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, September 8, in its new Automotive Cybersecurity Lab. Current and prospective students interested in learning about the college’s programs for in-demand cyber careers and other computer science and technology programs are invited.
View Post : WCC showcases new Automotive Cybersecurity Lab, IT programs at September 8 open housetags: Computer Science, Automotive Cybersecurity, Business and Computer Technologies, cybersecurity, IT, National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education
Fall semester kicks off August 29 with new Automotive Cybersecurity Lab, zero-cost textbook degree, academic programs
Fran LeFort - August 26, 2022
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is gearing up for a new academic year starting Monday, August 29, that features its first no-cost textbook associate degree, a brand new Automotive Cybersecurity Lab and frozen tuition for the fifth straight year.
View Post : Fall semester kicks off August 29 with new Automotive Cybersecurity Lab, zero-cost textbook degree, academic programstags: Certificates, September 2022, fall 2022, OER, Z-Degree, On The Record, Michigan Reconnect, Automotive Cybersecurity, academic
WCC selected as educational partner for Amazon Career Choice program
Fran LeFort - August 25, 2022
WCC has been selected as an education partner for Amazon’s Career Choice program, providing Amazon’s hourly employees access to academic degrees, professional development and personal enrichment courses.
View Post : WCC selected as educational partner for Amazon Career Choice programtags: Workforce Development, September 2022, Workforce Training, Partnership, On The Record, Amazon Career Choice
WCC adds 47 new alumni to its ranks through United Association partnership
Fran LeFort - August 19, 2022
It’s been a couple decades coming, but Carlos Rivera’s winding path to college graduation makes his new achievement all the sweeter.
View Post : WCC adds 47 new alumni to its ranks through United Association partnershiptags: Alumni, September 2022, On The Record, United Association, Graduation
Governor Whitmer joins United Association for Industry Day at WCC
Fran LeFort - August 18, 2022
Washtenaw Community College welcomed Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer at the United Association’s Industry Day on Wednesday.
View Post : Governor Whitmer joins United Association for Industry Day at WCCtags: September 2022, Skilled Trades, Industry, United Association, On The Record
Skilled trades careers are high-tech, high-demand and high-wage
Rich Rezler - August 16, 2022
Professional trades careers in Michigan pay about 39% higher than the statewide average for all occupations. Those same careers often require less schooling and student debt than a four-year degree.
View Post : Skilled trades careers are high-tech, high-demand and high-wagetags: Auto Body Repair, Automotive Services, Welding and Fabrication, Construction, Transportation Technologies, Automotive Powertrain Development, Motorcycle Service, Launch Fall 2022, Launch, Advanced Manufacturing, HVAC, Skilled Trades, Engineering
United Association instructor training brings nearly 3,000 visitors to WCC campus, Ann Arbor area
Fran LeFort - August 12, 2022
The United Association instructor training program will have a record turnout when it returns to the WCC campus after a two-year hiatus.
View Post : United Association instructor training brings nearly 3,000 visitors to WCC campus, Ann Arbor area
WCC grad Alex Spencer exemplifies next generation of transportation workforce
Fran LeFort - August 10, 2022
WCC is educating a nimble, highly skilled workforce for the next generation of automated transportation and mobility, and recent graduate Alex Spencer is poised to become one of those new leaders.
View Post : WCC grad Alex Spencer exemplifies next generation of transportation workforcetags: December 2022, CCAT, Launch Fall 2022, Advanced Transportation, Automotive, Launch, On The Record, Alumni Profile, Automotive Services, ousearch_News_Launch Magazine
WCC STEM Scholars program fuels passions for Harris sisters
Fran LeFort - August 07, 2022
STEM Scholars was established at WCC in 2018 to encourage and facilitate success for students seeking science, technology, engineering and math careers. It supports underrepresented students through multiple grants.
View Post : WCC STEM Scholars program fuels passions for Harris sisterstags: Student Profile, 3D Animation, ousearch_News_Launch Magazine, Launch, STEM, Launch Fall 2022, On The Record, STEM Scholars Program, Transfer, September 2022
Goldwater Scholar on track to be next WCC alumna turned STEM star
Fran LeFort - August 06, 2022
Look no further than recent alumna Alex Chumney’s achievements to see WCC’s relevance in bringing up the next generation of STEM leaders.
View Post : Goldwater Scholar on track to be next WCC alumna turned STEM startags: NASA, Alumni Profile, STEM, STEM Scholars Program, Launch Fall 2022, cybersecurity, ousearch_News_Launch Magazine, Launch, Automotive Cybersecurity
WCC offers first 'Z-Degree,' associate degree program with zero textbook costs
Rich Rezler - July 29, 2022
Continuing its commitment to keep higher education affordable, WCC has made it possible for a student to earn an associate degree without ever purchasing a textbook.
View Post : WCC offers first 'Z-Degree,' associate degree program with zero textbook coststags: Z-Degree, September 2022, On The Record, Affordability, Open Education Resources
Washtenaw Community College and Trainco partner to fill truck driving talent pipeline
Fran LeFort - July 28, 2022
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is partnering with Trainco Truck Driving Schools to offer a full-service CDL-A educational training program to help fill critical workforce needs.
View Post : Washtenaw Community College and Trainco partner to fill truck driving talent pipelinetags: On The Record, Partnership, Trucking, September 2022, Workforce Development, Workforce Training, Industry
WCC Collegiate Recovery Program receives grant from Jamie Daniels Foundation
Rich Rezler - July 27, 2022
The Collegiate Recovery Program at WCC received a grant from the Jamie Daniels Foundation that will endow a scholarship for a student in the program and assist in its quest to provide all WCC students with recovery support, connection and community to improve their health and well-being.
View Post : WCC Collegiate Recovery Program receives grant from Jamie Daniels Foundationtags: Grants, September 2022, Student Services, On The Record, WCC Foundation, Collegiate Recovery Program
Middle school students invited to Super STEAM Saturdays at WCC
Fran LeFort - July 26, 2022
WCC faculty members will lead interactive monthly workshops designed to expose students to the wide world of STEAM career options.
View Post : Middle school students invited to Super STEAM Saturdays at WCCtags: Community enrichment, STEAM, Campus Events, Super STEAM Saturdays
WCC, faculty union agree to three-year contract
Fran LeFort - July 20, 2022
The WCC Board of Trustees has ratified a three-year contract between the college and its faculty union.
View Post : WCC, faculty union agree to three-year contracttags: Press Release, Faculty, Faculty Contract
Adult Transitions Pathways celebrates 141-member graduating class
Rich Rezler - July 15, 2022
“Before this program, I had zero hope for myself being successful. I dropped out my senior year of high school and that made me feel like I failed my family and I failed myself,” student speaker Jaden Dudley said. “But now we’re going to walk out of here with smiles wide and caps held high … because we’re graduates, baby!”
View Post : Adult Transitions Pathways celebrates 141-member graduating classtags: Class of 2022, Graduation, On The Record, September 2022, Adult Transitions Pathways
WCC hosts state's announcement of additional funding for Frontliners, Reconnect students
Fran LeFort - July 14, 2022
Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II launched a statewide tour at WCC to spotlight Michigan's $6 million bipartisan investment in grant funding for Michigan Reconnect and Futures for Frontliners programs.
View Post : WCC hosts state's announcement of additional funding for Frontliners, Reconnect studentstags: On The Record, Dr. Rose B. Bellanca, Michigan Reconnect, September 2022, Futures For Frontliners, Press Release
WCC cuts ribbon on renovated Morris Lawrence Building
Fran LeFort - July 09, 2022
The Morris Lawrence Building at Washtenaw Community College has reopened after a year-long renovation project.
View Post : WCC cuts ribbon on renovated Morris Lawrence Buildingtags: On The Record, Campus Events, September 2022, Dr. Rose B. Bellanca, Campus News
Nine WCC online courses recognized as 'exemplary'
Rich Rezler - July 02, 2022
Nine different WCC online classes earned Blackboard Exemplary Course Program Award status, making up roughly 17% percent of all awards granted to schools, colleges and universities around the world.
View Post : Nine WCC online courses recognized as 'exemplary'tags: Business, September 2022, Online Learning, Awards, Business and Computer Technologies, On The Record, Blackboard
WCC Board of Trustees extends President Bellanca's contract through 2025
Fran LeFort - June 29, 2022
The Washtenaw Community College Board of Trustees unanimously voted Tuesday night to extend the contract of Dr. Rose B. Bellanca as President and Chief Executive Officer through 2025.
View Post : WCC Board of Trustees extends President Bellanca's contract through 2025
Vet Fest 2022 coming to WCC campus on July 23
Rich Rezler - June 23, 2022
All Washtenaw County military veterans and their families are invited for a day of free food, fun and information at Washtenaw Vet Fest 2022 on Saturday, July 23.
View Post : Vet Fest 2022 coming to WCC campus on July 23tags: Vet Fest, Wadhams Veterans Center, community involvement, Veterans
WCC welcoming nearly 4,000 union trainers to area this summer
Fran LeFort - June 15, 2022
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will welcome nearly 4,000 trainers from four national skilled trades organizations to campus this summer.
View Post : WCC welcoming nearly 4,000 union trainers to area this summertags: OPCIMA, United Association, Skilled Trades, Roofers Union, Ironworkers
Washtenaw Community College hosts first archaeology fieldwork experience
Fran LeFort - June 13, 2022
A first-of-its-kind archaeological survey and dig on the WCC campus this summer hopes to reveal clues about previous activity in the area and serve as a teaching opportunity for enrolled students and community volunteers.
View Post : Washtenaw Community College hosts first archaeology fieldwork experiencetags: On The Record, Campus, Archaeology Field Experience, STEM, Community enrichment, June 2022
WCC Radiography program celebrates its graduates with pinning ceremony
Rich Rezler - June 13, 2022
The graduation season at Washtenaw Community College continued on Sunday when 20 members of the college’s Radiography program participated in a pinning ceremony.
View Post : WCC Radiography program celebrates its graduates with pinning ceremonytags: Radiography, Graduation, Class of 2022
WCC-EMU broadcasting partnership leads to statewide student award
Rich Rezler - June 10, 2022
WCC student Kristy King won a second-place award in the Michigan Association of Broadcasters’ 2022 Student Broadcast Awards for her work on the crew that airs EMU athletics.
View Post : WCC-EMU broadcasting partnership leads to statewide student award
WCC named Bee Campus USA for third year
Fran LeFort - June 02, 2022
Washtenaw Community College has been recognized as a Bee Campus USA affiliate for the third consecutive year for enhancing pollinator habitats and educating the community.
View Post : WCC named Bee Campus USA for third yeartags: On The Record, Campus, wtmc, Awards, Bee Campus USA, June 2022, Sustainability
Cash prizes awarded to help local entrepreneurs start and build businesses
Fran LeFort - May 31, 2022
Local entrepreneurs pitched their business plans for cash prizes in a hybrid return to [email protected], the WCC Entrepreneurship Center's premier annual event.
View Post : Cash prizes awarded to help local entrepreneurs start and build businessestags: [email protected], June 2022, Entrepreneurship Center, On The Record, Community enrichment, Entrepreneurship
Graduate Profile: Kimberly Schamberger, Film Studies
Rich Rezler - May 25, 2022
Before she hits the stage at the Oscars or Emmys, Kimberly Schamberger already has one impressive award in her back pocket.
View Post : Graduate Profile: Kimberly Schamberger, Film Studiestags: On The Record, Class of 2022, Commencement, Graduation, Student Profile, June 2022
Graduate Profile: Caleb Rogers, Welding
Rich Rezler - May 25, 2022
Twenty college credits Caleb Rogers earned as a dual-enrolled high school student allowed him to finish WCC’s Welding Technology associate degree program in just one year.
View Post : Graduate Profile: Caleb Rogers, Weldingtags: On The Record, Commencement, Class of 2022, Graduation, June 2022, Student Profile
Graduate Profile: Austin Mudd, Mechatronics
Rich Rezler - May 24, 2022
Plenty of individuals hang their hat on the ability to do a job fast and do it right. Recent graduate Austin Mudd took that “fast and right” concept and upgraded it to “accelerated and exceptional.”
View Post : Graduate Profile: Austin Mudd, Mechatronicstags: Commencement, On The Record, Graduation, Student Profile, Class of 2022, June 2022
Graduate Profile: Ta'Varus Lumpkins, Dental Assisting
Rich Rezler - May 24, 2022
Extravagantly decorated caps are always a highlight at Commencement, but few have stood out quite like Ta'Varus Lumpkins' cap stood out.
View Post : Graduate Profile: Ta'Varus Lumpkins, Dental Assistingtags: On The Record, Graduation, Class of 2022, Student Profile, Commencement, June 2022
Graduate Profile: Daria Skalitzky, WTMC
Rich Rezler - May 24, 2022
Darie Skalitzky ended her time on the WCC campus with a high school diploma, associate degree, 62 transferrable college credits and a $1,500 scholarship she'll use at the University of Michigan.
View Post : Graduate Profile: Daria Skalitzky, WTMCtags: On The Record, June 2022, Graduation, Student Profile, Commencement, Class of 2022
Graduate Profile: Bianca Robinson, Nursing
Rich Rezler - May 24, 2022
Many WCC students returned to college to make a career change. Bianca Robinson has cycled through an interesting series of career choices herself, all before completing her education.
View Post : Graduate Profile: Bianca Robinson, Nursingtags: June 2022, Class of 2022, On The Record, Graduation, Student Profile, Commencement
Faculty speaker: Adversity experienced at WCC will serve grads well in the future
Freeman Gregory - May 23, 2022
During her Commencement address, faculty speaker Susan Dentel reminded WCC graduates that they are already grizzled veterans when it comes to surmounting adversity.
View Post : Faculty speaker: Adversity experienced at WCC will serve grads well in the futuretags: Class of 2022, Graduation, STEM Scholars Program, June 2022, Commencement, On The Record
Student speaker encourages fellow grads to brighten lives
Freeman Gregory - May 23, 2022
“If there is any power we have as people, it is the power to change what is around us," Commencement student speaker Caelan Saunders said. “As educated people, we see the problems before us. We see that it can be better.”
View Post : Student speaker encourages fellow grads to brighten livestags: June 2022, Graduation, Class of 2022, Commencement, On The Record
Commencement speaker urges new grads to stay local
Fran LeFort - May 23, 2022
Ann Arbor SPARK President & CEO Paul Krutko, this year's Honorary Associate Degree in Community Service recipient, commends WCC graduates for their perseverance.
View Post : Commencement speaker urges new grads to stay localtags: Awards, Class of 2022, Graduation, On The Record, June 2022, Commencement
Help Class of 2022 'pay it forward' with donation to WCC Foundation
Rich Rezler - May 22, 2022
A $20.22 donation to the WCC Foundation Scholarship Fund "will help change lives," incoming chair Alex Milshteyn told graduates and their guests at Commencement.
View Post : Help Class of 2022 'pay it forward' with donation to WCC Foundationtags: Class of 2022, Graduation, WCC Foundation, On The Record, June 2022, Commencement
WCC returns to in-person commencement, will award nearly 2,000 degrees and certificates
Fran LeFort - May 18, 2022
After hosting a virtual graduation salute in 2020 and a drive-through parade in 2021, WCC's traditional Commencement Ceremony returns in 2022.
View Post : WCC returns to in-person commencement, will award nearly 2,000 degrees and certificatestags: Class of 2022, Graduation, Commencement
Winter 2022 High Honors and Honors Students
WCC Communications - May 10, 2022
Congratulations to the students who earned High Honors and Honors distinction during the Winter 2022 semester.
View Post : Winter 2022 High Honors and Honors Studentstags: Winter 2022, Honors, High Honors, Student Recognition
WCC to show off Mustang Mach-E, highlight skills training at Careers of Today & Tomorrow
Fran LeFort - May 09, 2022
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will show off its Ford Mustang Mach-E electric vehicle, its automotive cybersecurity workbenches and skills training pathways at Careers of Today & Tomorrow on Thursday, May 12, at the Southern Michigan Center for Science & Industry in Hudson.
View Post : WCC to show off Mustang Mach-E, highlight skills training at Careers of Today & Tomorrowtags: Workforce Development, Academic and Career Skills, Affordability, Advanced Transportation Center, ATC, OER, Tuition, Workforce Training