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WCC celebrates STEM Scholars, receives $15K gift to boost program

Fran LeFort - December 08, 2023

Washtenaw Community College celebrated a new cohort of STEM Scholar students preparing to transfer to a four-year university.

View Post :   WCC celebrates STEM Scholars, receives $15K gift to boost program

tags: Student Succes, Transfer, STEM Scholars Program, STEAM

Bridge Award winner

Skyline counselor David Almassy wins 2023 WCC Bridge Award

Jenelle Franklin - December 08, 2023

First-year WCC student Aaralyn Huhn nominated Skyline High School counselor David Almassy for a WCC Bridge Award, which is awarded annually to a high school staff or faculty member who “built a bridge” to WCC.

View Post :   Skyline counselor David Almassy wins 2023 WCC Bridge Award

tags: Awards, March 2024, high school counselors, On The Record, WCC Bridge Award, High School Partners Breakfast

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Washtenaw named #1 community college in Michigan

Kayla Gahagan - December 07, 2023

Washtenaw Community College has been named the top community college in Michigan in two recent independent rankings.

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tags: Top College, Best Community College in Michigan, Rankings

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Honors scholarships attract top high school graduates to WCC

WCC Public Relations - December 07, 2023

Skyline High School graduate Mustafa Alhefady has tinkered around with cars since seventh grade. What started as a hobby with his dad has turned into a promising career path. After researching top automotive technician programs, he decided to pursue his education at WCC and enrolled this Fall.

View Post :   Honors scholarships attract top high school graduates to WCC

tags: Student Success, Scholarships, Launch winter 2024, Automotive Services, Launch

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Army veteran earns WCC scholarship, saves GI Bill for transfer school

WCC Public Relations - December 06, 2023

Chenault is enrolled at Washtenaw Community College thanks to a Divisional Scholarship through the Health Sciences Division and will begin the Registered Nursing program with the Winter 2024 cohort.

View Post :   Army veteran earns WCC scholarship, saves GI Bill for transfer school

tags: Wadhams Veterans Center, December 2023, On The Record, 2023, Nursing, Launch winter 2024, Veteran, Divisional Scholarship, Launch

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Yes, you can afford college!

WCC Public Relations - December 05, 2023

Fear of debt and the ability to afford college continue to be major concerns for students, their parents and adult learners seeking to expand their education to support their career goals. But at Washtenaw Community College financial aid awards are on the rise, allowing students to chase their dreams and avoid the college debt trap.

View Post :   Yes, you can afford college!

tags: Michigan Reconnect, Scholarships, Fall 2023, Michigan Achievement, Launch, Student Success

First Gen Students

WCC supporting first-generation students

WCC Public Relations - November 23, 2023

Nationally, only 26% of first-gen students earn a degree compared to 82% of students with two parents who earned a bachelor’s degree or higher.

View Post :   WCC supporting first-generation students

tags: December 2023, First generation, Student Services, On The Record

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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 WCC

tags: Workforce Training, Apprenticeship Programs, December 2023, Apprenticeships, Workforce Development, On The Record, US Department of Labor

WCC, Washtenaw County join forces to empower non-profit agencies

WCC Public Relations - November 16, 2023

Washtenaw Community College (WCC) and Washtenaw County have partnered to offer a tailored training program that enhances the capacity and impact of local non-profit agencies.

View Post :   WCC, Washtenaw County join forces to empower non-profit agencies

tags: December 2023, On The Record, Non-profit training, Community Partnership

Advance Ypsi

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 program

tags: Workforce Training, Workforce Development, Advance Ypsi

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