WCC, UMCU partner to grant students access to Fast Track Job Training
Fran LeFort - June 17, 2024
Washtenaw Community College and the University of Michigan Credit Union have partnered to provide affordable financing options for students seeking non-credit Fast Track Job Training.
View Post : WCC, UMCU partner to grant students access to Fast Track Job Trainingtags: Partnership, Non-Credit, professional development, Fast Track Job Training
'Signing Day' for advanced manufacturing apprentices welcomes new WCC students, employers
Fran LeFort - June 12, 2024
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) continues to lead the state and grow its advanced manufacturing technician apprenticeship program, adding new employers and student apprentices for the upcoming academic year.
View Post : 'Signing Day' for advanced manufacturing apprentices welcomes new WCC students, employerstags: MI FAME, Student Success, Advanced Manufacturing, Apprenticeship Programs, Apprenticeships, FAME
Five trade unions to bring 6,100 members for skills training this summer
Fran LeFort - June 10, 2024
More than 6,100 members from five national and international trade unions will travel to Ann Arbor this summer to advance their skills and knowledge. Nearly 5,000 will train at Washtenaw Community College.
View Post : Five trade unions to bring 6,100 members for skills training this summertags: Ironworkers, Economic impact, UA Instructor Training Program, Roofers Union, United Association, Electrical Workers, OPCIMA
WCC recognized as Bee Campus USA for fifth consecutive year
Rich Rezler - June 07, 2024
Washtenaw Community College has been recognized as a Bee Campus USA affiliate of the Xerces Society for enhancing pollinator habitats, reducing pesticide use and educating the community.
View Post : WCC recognized as Bee Campus USA for fifth consecutive yeartags: Awards, Bee Campus USA, Sustainability
From the President: Filling skills gap key to economic prosperity
Dr. Rose B. Bellanca - May 30, 2024
We’re fortunate to live and work in Washtenaw County, where job growth and other economic indicators are expected to continue to outpace the state average over the next three years. That message was clear when University of Michigan economists recently presented their Washtenaw County Economic Outlook report at an event I hosted at Washtenaw Community College.
View Post : From the President: Filling skills gap key to economic prosperitytags: On The Record, May 2024, Economic Outlook, Student Success, Dr. Rose B. Bellanca, Washtenaw County, President's Column
WCC earns national Military Friendly School designation
Fran LeFort - May 22, 2024
Washtenaw Community College has earned the national 2024-25 Military Friendly Schools designation for its support of nearly 500 veteran students and their families.
View Post : WCC earns national Military Friendly School designationtags: Student Veterans, Veterans, Veteran-Friendly School, Wadhams Veterans Center
Washtenaw Economic Club hosts MICHauto leader Glenn Stevens for mobility, EV presentation on May 23
Fran LeFort - May 14, 2024
The Washtenaw Economic Club will host “Big Picture 2024: Mobility and Electric Vehicle Transformations” featuring MICHauto executive director Glenn Stevens Jr.,on Thursday, May 23.
View Post : Washtenaw Economic Club hosts MICHauto leader Glenn Stevens for mobility, EV presentation on May 23
Parkridge Community Center Summer Camp offers hands-on STEM learning
Freeman Gregory - May 07, 2024
Registration is open for Parkridge Community Center’s month-long annual STEM Summer Camp.
View Post : Parkridge Community Center Summer Camp offers hands-on STEM learningtags: Parkridge Youth Program, Parkridge Community Center, Summer Camps
Winter 2024 High Honors and Honors Students
WCC - May 03, 2024
Congratulations to the following students for receiving high honors (3.8+) and honors (3.5-3.79) during the Winter 2024 semester at Washtenaw Community College.
View Post : Winter 2024 High Honors and Honors Studentstags: Student Recognition, High Honors, Honors, Winter 2024
WCC, Central State University sign transfer partnership during Washtenaw HBCU Day
Fran LeFort - May 03, 2024
Representatives from Central State University in Ohio today signed a partnership to officially join the HBCU Pathway program offered to Washtenaw Community College transfer students.
View Post : WCC, Central State University sign transfer partnership during Washtenaw HBCU Daytags: HBCU, Washtenaw HBCU Day, HBCU Pathway