Nearly $2 million in state grants, new programs will advance semiconductor, battery education
Fran LeFort - May 05, 2025
Nearly $2 million in grants at Washtenaw Community College (WCC), along with new associate degree and certificate programs, will advance Michigan’s mobility sector through semiconductor and battery education and training.
View Post : Nearly $2 million in state grants, new programs will advance semiconductor, battery educationtags: EV, Grants, Mobility, MEDC, Semiconductor, Workforce Development, Associate of Applied Science in Engineering Technology, Advanced Certificate in Semiconductor & Battery Manufacturing
Growing in popularity, certificate programs get job seekers qualified to fill local workforce pipeline
WCC Public Relations - October 14, 2024
In Washtenaw County, where local industries drive innovation and employment, Wash-tenaw Community College has continuously responded to the needs of the region’s workforce by offering specialized certificate programs.
View Post : Growing in popularity, certificate programs get job seekers qualified to fill local workforce pipelinetags: October 2024, Workforce Development, On The Record, Certificates
'Power UP' Mobility Careers: Washtenaw Community College, Michigan Works! Southeast fuel workforce
WCC Public Relations - September 30, 2024
A new program between Washtenaw Community College (WCC) and Michigan Works! Southeast (MWSE) is fueling careers in the emerging mobility sector.
View Post : 'Power UP' Mobility Careers: Washtenaw Community College, Michigan Works! Southeast fuel workforcetags: Workforce Development, Electric Vehicles, On The Record, Mobility, October 2024, Workforce Training, Michigan Works, EV
Middle school teachers immerse in hands-on semiconductor education at Washtenaw Community College June 24-27
Fran LeFort - June 20, 2024
Fifteen area middle school teachers will spend next week at Washtenaw Community College (WCC) immersed in semiconductors as part of the state’s commitment to making Michigan a leader in the semiconductor industry.
View Post : Middle school teachers immerse in hands-on semiconductor education at Washtenaw Community College June 24-27tags: Workforce Development, STEM Careers, 2024, Semiconductor, STEM, Semiconductor Industry
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.
View Post : Boot camps launching healthcare careerstags: Boot Camp, March 2024, Workforce Development, Pharmacy Tech, On The Record
February 28 Career Fair open to public, students
WCC Public Relations - February 07, 2024
Job seekers are invited to Washtenaw Community College’s (WCC) Annual Winter Career Fair on Wednesday, February 28. Approximately 70 employers are expected to attend the fair, with many looking to hire for immediate job opportunities.
View Post : February 28 Career Fair open to public, studentstags: Career Fair, Community Partnership, Career and Internship Fair, Workforce Development
U.S. Department of Labor approves new Registered Apprenticeship Program for WCC
Fran LeFort - November 17, 2023
WCC received approval for its first U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship program, serving as an intermediary in partnership with Toyota & Subaru of Ann Arbor.
View Post : U.S. Department of Labor approves new Registered Apprenticeship Program for WCCtags: On The Record, Apprenticeships, December 2023, Workforce Training, US Department of Labor, Apprenticeship Programs, Workforce Development
Information sessions coming up for Ypsi residents to learn about new education and jobs training program
WCC Public Relations - November 13, 2023
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will host two virtual information sessions in November for Ypsilanti adults and high school students interested in the new Advance Ypsi education and jobs training program.
View Post : Information sessions coming up for Ypsi residents to learn about new education and jobs training programtags: Workforce Development, Workforce Training, Advance Ypsi
Washtenaw Community College hosts Career & Internship Fair
WCC Public Relations - October 11, 2023
Upwards of 70 employers looking to hire for job and internship openings will be represented at Washtenaw Community College’s (WCC) Fall Career & Internship Fair on Thursday, October 12.
View Post : Washtenaw Community College hosts Career & Internship Fair
WCC at Detroit Auto Show: Preparing students for future EV workforce
Fran LeFort - September 12, 2023
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will attend the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this week, highlighting education programs to prepare the workforce for the advancement of battery powered electric vehicles.
View Post : WCC at Detroit Auto Show: Preparing students for future EV workforcetags: Semiconductor, North America International Auto Show, EV, Workforce Development
Ypsilanti residents invited to learn more about WCC's Advance Ypsi education and jobs training program
Fran LeFort - September 07, 2023
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will host three information sessions for Ypsilanti residents interested in the new Advance Ypsi education and jobs training program.
View Post : Ypsilanti residents invited to learn more about WCC's Advance Ypsi education and jobs training programtags: Mobility, Automotive, Advance Ypsi, Workforce Development, IT
Trainco Inc. Truck Driving program expands at Washtenaw Community College
Kayla Gahagan - July 14, 2023
It was a good problem to have – too many students and not enough instructors. That was the case for Trainco Inc.’s Truck Driving program hosted at Washtenaw Community College (WCC) until recently, when a second instructor was added to accommodate the growing popularity of the program.
View Post : Trainco Inc. Truck Driving program expands at Washtenaw Community Collegetags: Trainco, Trucking, Workforce Development, Workforce Training
WCC part of state's push to achieve global semiconductor superiority
Fran LeFort - May 25, 2023
WCC President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca joined Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II on Wednesday in announcing that the Great Lakes State is launching its largest-ever campaign to promote careers, recruit talent and attract new businesses to fill jobs in Michigan’s thriving semiconductor industry.
View Post : WCC part of state's push to achieve global semiconductor superioritytags: Semiconductor, Workforce Training, Workforce Development
WCC's Marisol Adelmann advocates for adult education in nation's capital
Rich Rezler - May 24, 2023
WCC employee Marisol Adelmann recently traveled to Washington D.C. to participate in a legislative briefing in support of adult education.
View Post : WCC's Marisol Adelmann advocates for adult education in nation's capitaltags: Workforce Development, GED, Adult Transitions Pathways, Adult Transitions
WCC launching semiconductor technician program as part of Michigan STAR initiative
Fran LeFort - May 16, 2023
Washtenaw Community College will launch a new semiconductor technician training program to advance the electrification of the automotive industry.
View Post : WCC launching semiconductor technician program as part of Michigan STAR initiativetags: Automotive, Workforce Development, EV, Semiconductor, Workforce Training, Industry
WCC shows off new MI FAME work-and-learn program to Southeast Michigan high school students
Fran LeFort - May 11, 2023
The Michigan Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (MI-FAME) program offers apprenticeships and on-the-job training with industry partners.
View Post : WCC shows off new MI FAME work-and-learn program to Southeast Michigan high school studentstags: MI FAME, Advanced Manufacturing, Apprenticeships, Workforce Development
Small business owners find success after partnering with WCC
Kayla Gahagan - May 09, 2023
The owners of Wolverine Pickleball explain how the Entrepreneurship Center at WCC helped guide them to success.
View Post : Small business owners find success after partnering with WCCtags: Workforce Development, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Center, small business, Workforce Training
Advance Ypsi: WCC receives grant to launch jobs and education initiative in Ypsilanti
Fran LeFort - April 24, 2023
WCC has been awarded a $2.09 million grant to launch a jobs and education initiative to boost the quality of life and outcomes for underrepresented populations in Ypsilanti.
View Post : Advance Ypsi: WCC receives grant to launch jobs and education initiative in Ypsilantitags: Workforce Development, Community enrichment, Ypsilanti, Advance Ypsi, community involvement, Workforce Training
ZOLLER donates nearly $250,000 in equipment to train future workforce at WCC
Fran LeFort - April 05, 2023
ZOLLER Inc. has donated nearly $250,000 in equipment to WCC to train students on state-of-the-art machinery that measures precision cutting tools along with an advanced tool management system.
View Post : ZOLLER donates nearly $250,000 in equipment to train future workforce at WCCtags: Donation, On The Record, Advanced Manufacturing, Workforce Training, March 2023, Workforce Development
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, Workforce Development, community, Resume, Center for Career Success
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, leadership, Workforce Training, Management
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: Apprenticeships, Apprenticeship Programs, Workforce Development, Launch Winter 2023, Advanced Manufacturing, Launch
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
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: December 2022, Workforce Development, On The Record, Workforce Training
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
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: December 2022, Workforce Development, On The Record, Entrepreneurship Center
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: Apprenticeship Programs, Workforce Development, Center for Career Success, Academic and Career Skills, Apprenticeships
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, Health Care, Workforce Development
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, Brandon Tucker, Electrical, Advanced Transportation
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: Workforce Training, Health Care, Workforce Development, cybersecurity
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, Workforce Training, Partnership, Amazon Career Choice, September 2022, On The Record
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: Industry, September 2022, Partnership, Trucking, Workforce Training, On The Record, Workforce Development
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: Advanced Transportation Center, Affordability, Academic and Career Skills, Workforce Development, OER, Workforce Training, Tuition, ATC
Apprenticeship information sessions hosted at WCC Nov. 18
Fran LeFort - November 09, 2021
Free virtual and in-person sessions will be hosted Nov. 18 for current and prospective students interested in getting paid while learning and working on the job.
View Post : Apprenticeship information sessions hosted at WCC Nov. 18tags: Workforce Development, Apprenticeships, Apprenticeship Programs, Workforce Training
WCC leads next-generation workforce preparation with new Ford Mustang Mach-E
Fran LeFort - July 22, 2021
WCC has added an all-electric 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV to its bank of cutting-edge technology, solidifying its leadership in preparing the workforce of the future
View Post : WCC leads next-generation workforce preparation with new Ford Mustang Mach-Etags: Advanced Transportation Center, CCAT, Workforce Development, Transportation Technologies
WCC leads next-generation workforce preparation with new Ford Mustang Mach-E
Fran LeFort - July 22, 2021
WCC has added an all-electric 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV to its bank of cutting-edge technology, solidifying its leadership in preparing the workforce of the future
View Post : WCC leads next-generation workforce preparation with new Ford Mustang Mach-Etags: August 2021, CCAT, Transportation Technologies, Advanced Transportation Center, On The Record, Workforce Development
'We're here. We're ready.' President Bellanca on WCC's role in post-pandemic recovery
WCC - March 04, 2021
On The Record sat down with WCC President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca to discuss how WCC is supporting current students and the community to help secure a brighter future.
View Post : 'We're here. We're ready.' President Bellanca on WCC's role in post-pandemic recoverytags: Online Learning, Student Success, ousearch_News_2021, On The Record, community involvement, Dr. Rose B. Bellanca, Workforce Development, February 2021
Cybersecurity Bootcamp is a win-win proposition
WCC - March 01, 2021
Washtenaw Community College joined with the private sector and state employment agencies in working to fill a worrisome talent gap in the critical cybersecurity field.
View Post : Cybersecurity Bootcamp is a win-win propositiontags: cybersecurity, February 2021, Workforce Development, On The Record, ousearch_News_2021
WCC part of consortium awarded $10M for workforce training
Rich Rezler - February 04, 2021
WCC is part of a consortium awarded a $10 million grant from the United States Department of Labor to invest in workforce training.
View Post : WCC part of consortium awarded $10M for workforce trainingtags: Workforce Development, Workforce Training, Grants, On The Record, February 2021, ousearch_News_2021
WCC, Destination Ann Arbor win state award for hospitality apprenticeship program
Susan Ferraro - February 21, 2020
Destination Ann Arbor and Washtenaw Community College are joint recipients of the Tourism Industry Coalition of Michigan 2020 Governor’s Award for Innovative Tourism Collaboration.
View Post : WCC, Destination Ann Arbor win state award for hospitality apprenticeship programtags: WCC Foundation, Workforce Development, Awards, ousearch_News_2020
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: Workforce Development, Nursing, Health Sciences, ousearch_News_2018, Mary Burns-Coral, 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: ousearch_News_2018, 2018, Workforce Development, Home Health Aid
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: Workforce Development, 2018, Enrichment Classes, ousearch_News_2018