WCC opening new Career Transitions Office
Richard Rezler - February 08, 2019
Washtenaw Community College is opening a new Career Transitions Office to prepare employers, individuals and the community for future jobs.
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WCC alumna Aisha Bowe inspires students, energizes staff with lecture
Richard Rezler - February 06, 2019
Aisha Bowe has two aerospace engineering degrees from U of M, spent seven years working for NASA and is a successful tech entrepreneur.
View Post : WCC alumna Aisha Bowe inspires students, energizes staff with lecturetags: ousearch_News_2019, Aisha Bowe, Entrepreneur, STEM, NASA, STEM Scholars Program, Aerospace Engineering
WCC celebrates Career and Technical Education Month
Richard Rezler - January 25, 2019
Washtenaw Community College has joined the national movement to celebrate Career and Technical Education (CTE).
View Post : WCC celebrates Career and Technical Education Monthtags: Brandon Tucker, Apryl Scheffler, Career and Technical Education, ousearch_News_2019
WCC celebrates high-achieving students at Winter Honors Convocation
Richard Rezler - January 24, 2019
Abbee Elwell called it an “awe-inspiring” honor to be chosen as the student speaker at Washtenaw Community College’s Winter Honors Convocation ceremony on Thursday, Jan. 24.
View Post : WCC celebrates high-achieving students at Winter Honors Convocation
RN/LPN Skills Refresher class offered at WCC
Richard Rezler - January 23, 2019
The Washtenaw Community College Nursing and Health Sciences Division and its Workforce Development department are teaming up to help get nurses whose licenses have lapsed back into the profession.
View Post : RN/LPN Skills Refresher class offered at WCCtags: Nursing, ousearch_News_2019, Health Sciences
WCC dental clinic opens Feb. 5; offers low-cost treatments to community
Richard Rezler - January 22, 2019
The WCC Dental Clinic opens for the winter semester on Tuesday, Feb. 5 and will provide low-cost treatments to the community.
View Post : WCC dental clinic opens Feb. 5; offers low-cost treatments to communitytags: ousearch_News_2019, Dental Clinic
Winter 2019 Welcome Day: Wednesday, Jan. 23
Richard Rezler - January 21, 2019
Welcome Day for the Winter 2019 semester will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 23 on the first floor of the Student Center.
View Post : Winter 2019 Welcome Day: Wednesday, Jan. 23tags: Student Activities, Rachel Barsch, ousearch_News_2019, Welcome Day
Ypsilanti family cuts ribbon on home built by WCC's YouthBuild program
Richard Rezler - January 20, 2019
When the Bond family cut the ribbon on their new beginning, it also signified the culmination of the three-year YouthBuild program administered by Washtenaw Community College.
View Post : Ypsilanti family cuts ribbon on home built by WCC's YouthBuild programtags: Construction Technology, YouthBuild, ousearch_News_2019, Ypsilanti
Student food pantry gets big donation from a little WCC teamwork
Washtenaw Community College - January 16, 2019
Student food pantry stocks the shelves with help from WCC teams.
View Post : Student food pantry gets big donation from a little WCC teamworktags: Food Pantry, ousearch_News_2018, 2018
WCC receives donation of 2018 Murano from Nissan Technical Center North America
Richard Rezler - January 16, 2019
Nissan Technical Center North America’s (NTCNA) donation of a 2018 Nissan Murano is being called a “turning point” for the Auto Service.
View Post : WCC receives donation of 2018 Murano from Nissan Technical Center North America
WCC showcasing advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity programs at NAIAS
Richard Rezler - January 13, 2019
Washtenaw Community College is back at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) to showcase how it is combining those two worlds to help create the talent pipeline for the mobility revolution.
View Post : WCC showcasing advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity programs at NAIAStags: North America International Auto Show, cybersecurity, ousearch_News_2019, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Mobility
90 new stations will make WCC's recycling effort easier, more effective
Richard Rezler - January 04, 2019
When students return for the start of the winter semester, they’ll be greeted by 90 new recycling and waste stations placed in corridors, lobbies and other common spaces around campus.
View Post : 90 new stations will make WCC's recycling effort easier, more effectivetags: ousearch_News_2019, Facilities Management, Recycling, Sustainability
WCC, Michigan Medicine launch Service Desk Apprenticeship Progam
Richard Rezler - November 16, 2018
Apprenticeships are typically associated with the skilled trades. That convention is changing and a recent apprenticeship program helps Michigan Medicine attract IT professionals
View Post : WCC, Michigan Medicine launch Service Desk Apprenticeship Progamtags: ousearch_News_2018, 2018
Students get glimpse into cybersecurity thanks to WCC instructors
Kelly Gampel - November 15, 2018
High school students listen to WCC faculty discuss the importance of cybersecurity.
View Post : Students get glimpse into cybersecurity thanks to WCC instructorstags: 2018, ousearch_News_2018
Breaking Barriers: Women in CTE @ WCC
Richard Rezler - November 13, 2018
The first meetings of the Breaking Barriers: Women in Career and Technical Education @ WCC group were held last week.
View Post : Breaking Barriers: Women in CTE @ WCCtags: 2018, ousearch_News_2018
Ann Arbor mayor releases proclamation for National Apprenticeship Week
Richard Rezler - November 12, 2018
November 12-18 is National Apprenticeship Week, a U.S. Department of Labor-led opportunity to show support for apprenticeship and showcase programs, facilities and apprentices in local communities.
View Post : Ann Arbor mayor releases proclamation for National Apprenticeship Weektags: ousearch_News_2018, 2018
How much will you save?
Washtenaw Community College - November 08, 2018
Students who complete their first two years of general education classes at WCC before transferring to complete their bachelor's degree can save more than $17,000.
View Post : How much will you save?tags: 2018, ousearch_News_2018
WCC student's bid for Ypsilanti school board comes up short
Richard Rezler - November 07, 2018
The day didn’t end as DaQuann Harrison hoped. He finished fourth out of the six candidates vying for three open seats on the school board.
View Post : WCC student's bid for Ypsilanti school board comes up shorttags: 2018, ousearch_News_2018
WCC United Way campaign raffle winners drawn
Richard Rezler - November 06, 2018
Congrats to the winners of the WCC United Way campaign raffle.
View Post : WCC United Way campaign raffle winners drawntags: ousearch_News_2018, 2018
Veterans career fair offers networking, sessions
Richard Rezler - November 05, 2018
Designed to connect veterans and their families with potential employers, Washtenaw Community College is co-hosting a networking event and job fair with Hire MI Vet.
View Post : Veterans career fair offers networking, sessionstags: ousearch_News_2018, 2018
WCC faculty member William Nelson following his father's footsteps
Richard Rezler - October 23, 2018
When Washtenaw Community College faculty member William Nelson won the Technologist of the Year Award from the Michigan Society of Radiologic Technologists last month, a familiar face was there to pin the award on his lapel – his father, Robert Nelson, who won the same award in 1986.
View Post : WCC faculty member William Nelson following his father's footstepstags: ousearch_News_2018, 2018
WCC faculty member wins Occupational Studies Outstanding Educator Award
Richard Rezler - October 22, 2018
Washtenaw Community College faculty member Elizabeth Connors will be honored with an Occupational Studies Outstanding Educator Award at the Trends in Occupational Studies Conference being held October 24-26 in Troy.
View Post : WCC faculty member wins Occupational Studies Outstanding Educator Awardtags: Occupational Studies, Outstanding Educator Award, 2018, ousearch_News_2018
WCC's computer science program recognized for online learning excellence
Richard Rezler - October 08, 2018
Washtenaw Community College has been recognized as offering one of the best online computer science programs in the country by AffordableCollegesOnline.org.
View Post : WCC's computer science program recognized for online learning excellencetags: Computer Science, ousearch_News_2018, 2018
Student leaving an 'indelible mark' on WCC on her way to law school
Julia Ochoa-Corante, Public Relations work study student - October 08, 2018
Matea Pejic describes her involvement with the Campus Vote Project to the WCC Board of Trustees during its September meeting.
View Post : Student leaving an 'indelible mark' on WCC on her way to law schooltags: ousearch_News_2018, Paralegal Studies/Pre Law Program, UNICEF Campus Initiative, 2018
WCC student exhibiting classroom assignment at ArtPrize
Richard Rezler - September 20, 2018
When Lois Wightman first enrolled in a digital photography class at Washtenaw Community College, she was simply looking to learn something creative in her retirement.
View Post : WCC student exhibiting classroom assignment at ArtPrizetags: 2018, Lois Wightman, Digital Photography, ousearch_News_2018, Photography
WCC's annual Fall Career and Internship Fair is free, open to public
Richard Rezler - September 20, 2018
The 2018 Fall Career & Internship Fair at Washtenaw Community College is expected to include representatives from an estimated 70 employers looking to immediately fill current job opportunities. The event is free and open to the public.
View Post : WCC's annual Fall Career and Internship Fair is free, open to publictags: Internship, 2018, ousearch_News_2018, Career
Community invited to WCC's Fall Open House on Sept. 30
Richard Rezler - September 18, 2018
The entire community is welcome when Washtenaw Community College once again opens the doors to its classrooms, labs and performance spaces for its annual Fall Open House celebration on Sunday, Sept. 30.
View Post : Community invited to WCC's Fall Open House on Sept. 30tags: Open House, 2018, ousearch_News_2018, Free College Day
Students: Come to Welcome Day on September 12
Richard Rezler - August 30, 2018
Come for the fun and games, leave with important information about the wide range of programs and services available to Washtenaw Community College students.
View Post : Students: Come to Welcome Day on September 12tags: Welcome Day, 2018, ousearch_News_2018
Alumni profile: From college dropout to eyeing Ivy League doctoral programs
Richard Rezler - August 29, 2018
The night before starting classes at Washtenaw Community College in the fall of 2016, Michael Kozma laid in bed contemplating his future. He grabbed his phone from the nightstand and typed into Google: How to succeed in college.
View Post : Alumni profile: From college dropout to eyeing Ivy League doctoral programstags: ousearch_News_2018, Michael Kozma, Police Academy, 2018
UA member receives WCC degree in a graduation gown also worn by his wife, 3 kids
Richard Rezler - August 20, 2018
UA member receives WCC degree in a graduation gown also worn by his wife, 3 kids
View Post : UA member receives WCC degree in a graduation gown also worn by his wife, 3 kidstags: Graduation, United Association, Union, Commencement, 2018, ousearch_News_2018, Jim Krupp
RN/LPN Skills Refresher class offered at WCC
Richard Rezler - August 18, 2018
The Washtenaw Community College Nursing and Health Sciences Division and its Workforce Development department are teaming up to help get nurses whose licenses have lapsed back into the profession.
View Post : RN/LPN Skills Refresher class offered at WCCtags: Nursing, Mary Burns-Coral, Workforce Development, 2018, ousearch_News_2018, Health Sciences
WCC Fiber Optics Bootcamp offers three national certifications in one week
Richard Rezler - August 16, 2018
Washtenaw Community College is offering week-long fiber optic installation training program in September.
View Post : WCC Fiber Optics Bootcamp offers three national certifications in one weektags: Certifications, 2018, Fiber Optics, ousearch_News_2018
WCC receives grant to enhance after-school program at Parkridge Community Center
Richard Rezler - August 16, 2018
Washtenaw Community College is enhancing the after-school academic support services it offers at the Parkridge Community Center in Ypsilanti thanks to a $133,176 grant from Washtenaw Coordinated Funders.
View Post : WCC receives grant to enhance after-school program at Parkridge Community Centertags: ousearch_News_2018, 2018, Parkridge Community Center, Anthony Williamson
UA brings record attendance, $8 million impact to WCC, community
Richard Rezler - August 11, 2018
For the 29th consecutive summer, the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry (UA) will hold its week-long Instructor Training Program in classrooms and laboratories across campus.
View Post : UA brings record attendance, $8 million impact to WCC, communitytags: Training Programs, 2018, Plumbers and Pipefitters, United Association, Union, ousearch_News_2018
Governor appoints WCC dean to Michigan Council on Future Mobility
Richard Rezler - August 10, 2018
Brandon Tucker, Dean of Advanced Technologies and Public Service Careers at Washtenaw Community College, has been appointed to the Michigan Council on Future Mobility by Governor Rick Snyder.
View Post : Governor appoints WCC dean to Michigan Council on Future Mobilitytags: Advanced Technologies and Public Services Careers, ousearch_News_2018, Mobility, Brandon Tucker, 2018
WCC students network with industry experts at CAR Management Briefing Seminars
Richard Rezler - July 31, 2018
A pair of Washtenaw Community College students are interacting with automotive industry experts at the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) Management Briefing Seminars being held July 30-August 2 in Traverse City.
View Post : WCC students network with industry experts at CAR Management Briefing Seminarstags: Business, ousearch_News_2018, 2018, Automotive Powertrain Development, Center for Automotive Research (CAR) Management, Rosa Lechartier, Zachyre Van Buren
WCC alumna, Board chair Diana McKnight-Morton honored by MCCA
Richard Rezler - July 27, 2018
Diana McKnight-Morton, an alumna of Washtenaw Community College and the current chairperson of the college’s Board of Trustees, has been awarded the Michigan Community College Association’s Outstanding Alumnus Award.
View Post : WCC alumna, Board chair Diana McKnight-Morton honored by MCCAtags: Diana McKnight-Morton, Outstanding Alumnus Award, 2018, Board of Trustees, ousearch_News_2018
WCC welcomes Ironworkers back to campus for Instructor Training Program
Richard Rezler - July 16, 2018
The Ironworkers are back, bringing with them more than 825 people to the state-of-the-art training facilities at Washtenaw Community College and an estimated economic impact of up to $5 million to Washtenaw County.
View Post : WCC welcomes Ironworkers back to campus for Instructor Training Programtags: Ironworkers, 2018, ousearch_News_2018
Rock and roll, blues author Jas Obrecht brings Music Journalism class to WCC
Julia Ochoa-Corante - July 09, 2018
Back in November 1978, a young music journalist named James “Jas” Obrecht introduced the world to an up-and-coming musician named Eddie Van Halen, who was on the verge of revolutionizing rock n’ roll guitar playing.
View Post : Rock and roll, blues author Jas Obrecht brings Music Journalism class to WCCtags: 2018, Jas Obrecht, Journalism, ousearch_News_2018
WCC Foundation board names new president, four new members
Richard Rezler - July 02, 2018
The Washtenaw Community College Foundation recently announced a new Chairman of its Board of Directors and the addition of four new board members.
View Post : WCC Foundation board names new president, four new memberstags: Amy Cell, David Sams, Bhushan Kulkarni, ousearch_News_2018, WCC Foundation, Todd Clark, Sean Duval, 2018
Second time's a charm: WCC student brings home silver medal at SkillsUSA
Richard Rezler - June 29, 2018
Washtenaw Community College student Ashlea Carravallah took home a silver medal from the 54th Annual SkillsUSA national championships on Friday at the Kentucky Exposition Center.
View Post : Second time's a charm: WCC student brings home silver medal at SkillsUSAtags: 2018, ousearch_News_2018, SkillsUSA, Ashlea Carravallah
Hip, Hip, Hoo-Ray! WCC student wins national title
Richard Rezler - June 29, 2018
Washtenaw Community College has another welding national champion to add to its storied Wall of Fame.
View Post : Hip, Hip, Hoo-Ray! WCC student wins national titletags: Ashlea Carravallah, Welding, 2018, Raymond Papierniak, ousearch_News_2018
Study: WCC has $524.1 million impact on Washtenaw County economy
Richard Rezler - June 29, 2018
Washtenaw Community College’s economic impact on its surrounding communities continues to expand, contributing $524.1 million into the Washtenaw County economy last year.
View Post : Study: WCC has $524.1 million impact on Washtenaw County economytags: ousearch_News_2018, 2018, Economic impact
3 students representing WCC at SkillsUSA national championships
Richard Rezler - June 27, 2018
Three Washtenaw Community College students are competing this week at SkillsUSA's 54th annual National Leadership and Skills Conference at the Kentucky Exposition Center.
View Post : 3 students representing WCC at SkillsUSA national championshipstags: ousearch_News_2018, Ashlea Carravallah, 2018, Joe Eddy, Raymond Papierniak, SkillsUSA
Board of Trustees approves faculty department chair appointments for 2018-19
Richard Rezler - June 26, 2018
The Washtenaw Community College Board of Trustees approved the Faculty Department Chair appointments for 2018-19.
View Post : Board of Trustees approves faculty department chair appointments for 2018-19tags: 2018, Faculty Department Chair, Board of Trustees, ousearch_News_2018
WCC trustees extend contract of President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca
Richard Rezler - June 26, 2018
The Washtenaw Community College Board of Trustees voted to extend the contract of President and CEO Dr. Rose B. Bellanca to June 30, 2021.
View Post : WCC trustees extend contract of President Dr. Rose B. Bellancatags: ousearch_News_2018, Board of Trustees, Rose B. Bellanca, 2018
WCC welcomes international labor union to campus
Richard Rezler - June 25, 2018
Washtenaw Community College welcomed representatives of the Operative Plasterers’ and Cement Masons’ International Association (OPCMIA) to campus today for the organization’s inaugural Instructor Training Program.
View Post : WCC welcomes international labor union to campustags: 2018, Operative Plasterers' and Cement Masons' International Association, Daniel Stepano, Rose B. Bellanca, Training Programs, ousearch_News_2018
WCC instructor wins Distinguished Writing Award from Army Historical Foundation
Richard Rezler - June 15, 2018
Washtenaw Community College social sciences faculty member Dr. David Fitzpatrick was honored with a 2017 Army Historical Foundation Distinguished Writing Award at the organization’s annual meeting this week in Arlington, Virginia.
View Post : WCC instructor wins Distinguished Writing Award from Army Historical Foundationtags: Faculty, ousearch_News_2018, Social Sciences, 2018, David Fitzpatrick
Two WCC photography students selected for Documenting Detroit
Richard Rezler - June 12, 2018
Two Washtenaw Community College photography students have been selected to participate in Documenting DETROIT, a juried community photojournalism fellowship that showcases emerging and early-career photographers’ work.
View Post : Two WCC photography students selected for Documenting Detroittags: Janice Milhern, Photography, 2018, Elisa Limon, ousearch_News_2018
WCC student's painting sells for $11,500 at charity auction
Richard Rezler - June 12, 2018
When Therese Basha Jarjoura won first place at the Washtenaw Community College Student Art Show in March, she received inquiries from people interested in purchasing her prize abstract painting, titled “Bridging.”
View Post : WCC student's painting sells for $11,500 at charity auctiontags: ousearch_News_2018, Therese Basha Jarjoura, Fine Arts, 2018
WCC, Kennedy Care offering home health aide training program
Richard Rezler - June 04, 2018
The Workforce Development department at Washtenaw Community College and Kennedy Care, a home health care service provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, have teamed up to create a two-week Home Health Aide training program.
View Post : WCC, Kennedy Care offering home health aide training programtags: Workforce Development, ousearch_News_2018, 2018, Home Health Aid
WCC Foundation honors 3 community leaders at Women's Council luncheon
Richard Rezler - May 24, 2018
The Washtenaw Community College Foundation’s Women’s Council honored three local women at its annual Salute to Women’s Leadership luncheon today.
View Post : WCC Foundation honors 3 community leaders at Women's Council luncheontags: WCC Foundation, 2018, ousearch_News_2018, Women's Council
WCC Board approves new faculty contract
Richard Rezler - May 23, 2018
The Washtenaw Community College Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Tuesday, May 22 to approve a three-year collective bargaining agreement with the Washtenaw Community College Education Association, the union representing its faculty.
View Post : WCC Board approves new faculty contracttags: Faculty Contract, Board of Trustees, ousearch_News_2018, 2018
Local philanthropists to match 'Class of 2018' gifts to Student Emergency Fund
Richard Rezler - May 23, 2018
WCC Foundation Board of Directors chairman Jamie Buhr asked the recent graduates to first consider making a difference for current and future students at the college.
View Post : Local philanthropists to match 'Class of 2018' gifts to Student Emergency Fundtags: ousearch_News_2018, Jamie Buhr, 2018, Graduation, Commencement, WCC Foundation, Student Emergency Fund
WCC student speaker: From tragic childhood to limitless future
Richard Rezler - May 20, 2018
Paula Salazar, the student speaker at WCC’s 2018 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, takes the phrase “overcoming obstacles” to a higher level.
View Post : WCC student speaker: From tragic childhood to limitless futuretags: Paula Salazar, Commencement, ousearch_News_2018, 2018, Graduation
Two WCC students win state video production awards
Richard Rezler - May 08, 2018
The Michigan Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences brought its annual ceremony to the stage of Towsley Auditorium at Washtenaw Community College.
View Post : Two WCC students win state video production awardstags: Digital Media Arts, 2018, Towsley Auditorium, ousearch_News_2018, Student Success, Student Awards, Digital Video Production, Student Production Awards
WCC introduces digital certification service for graduates
Richard Rezler - May 07, 2018
Washtenaw Community College announced it is providing graduates with a new way to share their accomplishments with family, friends and future employers.
View Post : WCC introduces digital certification service for graduatestags: ousearch_News_2018, Digital Diploma, Commencement, 2018, Graduation
Order up: Culinary students shine while serving lunch at state capitol
Kelly Gampel - May 04, 2018
The Washtenaw Community College students and instructors were ready to feed hundreds of government officials April 19 in celebration of Community College Day at the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing.
View Post : Order up: Culinary students shine while serving lunch at state capitoltags: Culinary Arts, Michigan State Capitol, 2018, ousearch_News_2018
WCC employees honored for milestone years
Kelly Gampel - April 30, 2018
WCC employees reaching milestone years were honored April 26 at the college's annual Employee Recognition Reception.
View Post : WCC employees honored for milestone years
Proclamation from Ann Arbor mayor honors contributions of WCC to community
Richard Rezler - April 24, 2018
In recognition of national Community College Month, Ann Arbor mayor Christopher Taylor issued a proclamation today urging citizens to recognize and appreciate the contributions Washtenaw Community College makes to the community.
View Post : Proclamation from Ann Arbor mayor honors contributions of WCC to communitytags: ousearch_News_2018, Ann Arbor Mayor, Community College Awareness Month, Christopher Taylor, 2018
Recognized in April, Community Colleges Make Contributions Year-Round
Brendan Prebo - April 23, 2018
Today’s community colleges are as diverse as the students they serve.
View Post : Recognized in April, Community Colleges Make Contributions Year-Roundtags: 2018, Community College Awareness Month, ousearch_News_2018
WCC student wins $120,000 scholarship
Kelly Gampel - April 11, 2018
A Washtenaw Community College student has earned a prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.
View Post : WCC student wins $120,000 scholarshiptags: Maria Paula Salazar, Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, Scholarship, ousearch_News_2018, 2018
WCC honors Years of Service recipients at annual Employee Recognition Reception
Richard Rezler - April 10, 2018
Washtenaw Community College celebrate their colleagues' years of service at the annual Employee Recognition Reception.
View Post : WCC honors Years of Service recipients at annual Employee Recognition Receptiontags: Employee Recognition, Years of Service, ousearch_News_2018, 2018
WCC Board Approves 2018-19 Tuition and Fee Rates for Credit Courses
Brendan Prebo - March 27, 2018
Tuition and fee rates for Washtenaw Community College continue to be among the lowest for Michigan community colleges with the total cost of enrollment for WCC students consistently ranking in the lowest cost quartile.
View Post : WCC Board Approves 2018-19 Tuition and Fee Rates for Credit Coursestags: 2018, Tuition, ousearch_News_2018
Smart Cities aims to prepare local governments for seismic changes
Richard Rezler - March 22, 2018
The upcoming “Smart Cities: A Connected Way Forward” symposium will cover the latest developments that local governments should be following, and what adjustments should be made to infrastructure and land-use plans.
View Post : Smart Cities aims to prepare local governments for seismic changestags: Smart Cities, ousearch_News_2018, 2018, Smart Vehicles
WCC graduate wins national dental assisting scholarship
Richard Rezler - March 22, 2018
Carmen Jongsma, a graduate of Washtenaw Community College’s Dental Assisting program, was recently selected as one of eight national scholarship recipients by the American Dental Assistants Association and the Dental Assisting National Board, Inc.
View Post : WCC graduate wins national dental assisting scholarshiptags: Dental Assisting, Carmen Jongsma, ousearch_News_2018, 2018
Spring/Summer and Fall 2018 registration open
Richard Rezler - March 14, 2018
Register now for Spring/Summer and Fall 2018 classes at Washtenaw Community College. Spring/Summer classes begin May 7 and Fall classes begin August 27.
View Post : Spring/Summer and Fall 2018 registration opentags: 2018, Spring/Summer Classes, Registration, ousearch_News_2018
WCC repeats Tree Campus USA distinction
Richard Rezler - March 09, 2018
For the second consecutive year, Washtenaw Community College has earned the distinction of Tree Campus USA from the Arbor Day Foundation.
View Post : WCC repeats Tree Campus USA distinctiontags: Landscape and Grounds, 2018, ousearch_News_2018, Sustainability, Arbor Day
WCC's Earth Day celebration on April 12 is open to the public
Richard Rezler - March 09, 2018
Washtenaw Community College will hold its annual Earth Day celebration on Thursday, April 12 with presentations and activities.
View Post : WCC's Earth Day celebration on April 12 is open to the publictags: Earth Day, ousearch_News_2018, 2018, Sustainability
WCC Community Enrichment classes offer something for everyone
Richard Rezler - February 28, 2018
The college’s Workforce Development department also works diligently with local organizations to ensure it’s creating the labor pool Washtenaw County and southeastern Michigan need to thrive in a global economy.
View Post : WCC Community Enrichment classes offer something for everyonetags: ousearch_News_2018, Enrichment Classes, 2018, Workforce Development
WCC and McKinley, Inc. team up to create Maintenance Apprenticeship Program
Richard Rezler - February 22, 2018
Three weeks of apprenticeship readiness training leads to entry-level positions
View Post : WCC and McKinley, Inc. team up to create Maintenance Apprenticeship Program
WCC recognized for online learning excellence
Richard Rezler - February 19, 2018
AffordableCollegesOnline.org (ACO) lists Washtenaw Community College as the best two-year college in Michigan and among the top 50 in the nation in its annual ranking of excellence in online learning.
View Post : WCC recognized for online learning excellencetags: 2018, Best Colleges, ousearch_News_2018, Online Learning
Third international labor union brings instructor training to WCC
Richard Rezler - February 13, 2018
An international labor union representing trained plasterers and cement masons has agreed to hold its instructor training program on the Washtenaw Community College campus.
View Post : Third international labor union brings instructor training to WCCtags: Labor Union, 2018, Conference, Plasterers, ousearch_News_2018, Cement Masons
Schedule of Career and Technical Education events at WCC during national CTE Month
Richard Rezler - January 31, 2018
Washtenaw Community College will host a number of events in February to highlight the value and accomplishments of CTE programs on our campus and across the country.
View Post : Schedule of Career and Technical Education events at WCC during national CTE Monthtags: ousearch_News_2018, Career and Technical Education, 2018
Students in WCC STEM Scholars Program will share in 4.9M grant to MSU
Richard Rezler - January 17, 2018
A $4.9 million grant to Michigan State University will directly impact low-income students hoping to begin a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) education at Washtenaw Community College.
View Post : Students in WCC STEM Scholars Program will share in 4.9M grant to MSUtags: ousearch_News_2018, STEM, STEM Scholars Program, Science Technology Engineering Mathematics, 2018
WCC showcasing mobility, intelligent transportation systems at NAIAS
Richard Rezler - January 12, 2018
Washtenaw Community College is playing a key role to create the talent pipeline necessary for southeast Michigan to be the epicenter of the autonomous and connected vehicle world and mobility revolution.
View Post : WCC showcasing mobility, intelligent transportation systems at NAIAStags: Mobility, North America International Auto Show, NAIAS, 2018, ousearch_News_2018, Intelligent Transportation Systems
MLK Day celebrates King's continuing legacy
Kelly Gampel - January 12, 2018
On Jan. 11, Washtenaw Community College honored King through musical performances, spoken word and addresses ahead of the national holiday that commemorates the late activist’s birthday on Jan. 15.
View Post : MLK Day celebrates King's continuing legacytags: ousearch_News_2018, 2018, Diversity, Martin Luther King Jr.
WCC student part of locally-produced documentary
Richard Rezler - January 11, 2018
Washtenaw Community College student Veronica Centeno-Cruz is one of 12 cast members whose “otherness” is celebrated in a locally-produced documentary “Me, The ‘Other’” set to premiere at the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor on Monday, January 15.
View Post : WCC student part of locally-produced documentarytags: Veronica Centeno-Cruz, ousearch_News_2018, Theater, Occupational Therapy, 2018
President's statement on the passing of John W. Barfield
Richard Rezler - January 05, 2018
The world lost a business legend, our community lost a giant philanthropist, Washtenaw Community College lost a great supporter and I – like so many others – lost a friend and mentor with this week's passing of John W. Barfield.
View Post : President's statement on the passing of John W. Barfieldtags: 2018, ousearch_News_2018, John W. Barfield