Thousands of global skilled trades union members set to train at WCC this summer
WCC Public Relations - June 09, 2025
Ann Arbor will become a national hub of skilled trades excellence this summer as approximately 6,000 union members from across the U.S. and abroad converge to enhance their expertise. Nearly 5,000 will train at Washtenaw Community College (WCC).
View Post : Thousands of global skilled trades union members set to train at WCC this summertags: Unions, Ironworkers, Skilled Trades, IBEW, United Association, Roofers Union, Plasterers
WCC skilled trades program receives grant from GM Romulus
WCC Public Relations - December 13, 2024
The WCC Skilled Trades Program was among four recipients of Community Impact Grants from GM Romulus Propulsion Systems.
View Post : WCC skilled trades program receives grant from GM Romulustags: Grants, Awards, Skilled Trades
Certificates, associate degrees highlight annual UA training week
Fran LeFort - August 18, 2023
More than 200 members of the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices (UA) of the plumbing and pipefitting industry in the United States and Canada earned certificates and associate degrees on Thursday, highlighting a week of training at Washtenaw Community College.
View Post : Certificates, associate degrees highlight annual UA training weektags: Plumbers and Pipefitters, Graduation, Skilled Trades, United Association
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: Electrical Workers, June 2023, United Association, Cement Masons, Roofers Union, Skilled Trades, On The Record, Ironworkers, Plumbers and Pipefitters, Workforce Training
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: Launch, Apprenticeship Programs, Computer Science, Apprenticeships, Launch Winter 2023, Skilled Trades, Advanced Manufacturing, Workforce Development, Robotics
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: On The Record, Workforce Development, United Association, Skilled Trades, December 2022, Workforce Training
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: On The Record, Industry, United Association, Skilled Trades, September 2022
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: Motorcycle Service, Automotive Services, Launch Fall 2022, Advanced Manufacturing, Skilled Trades, Transportation Technologies, Welding and Fabrication, Construction, Automotive Powertrain Development, Launch, Engineering, HVAC, Auto Body Repair
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: Skilled Trades, Roofers Union, United Association, OPCIMA, Ironworkers
Summer skilled trades training returns to WCC
Fran LeFort - July 16, 2021
More than 600 skilled trades union workers will participate in national training programs on the WCC campus over the next two weeks as hands-on instruction resumes following the pandemic.
View Post : Summer skilled trades training returns to WCCtags: Union, On The Record, Skilled Trades, Roofers Union, August 2021