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: Graduation, United Association, Skilled Trades, Plumbers and Pipefitters
Fall semester at WCC kicks off August 28 with new academic programs, national recognitions
Fran LeFort - August 15, 2023
WCC is gearing up for the 2023-24 academic year starting Monday, August 28. Registration for classes remains open, and prospective new students may apply at any time.
View Post : Fall semester at WCC kicks off August 28 with new academic programs, national recognitionstags: Michigan Reconnect, 2023-2024 School Year, Fall 2023, enroll, register
WCC named a Nursing Center of Excellence by National League for Nursing
Fran LeFort - July 31, 2023
Washtenaw Community College has been named a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education by the National League for Nursing, the only community college and one of just nine nursing programs nationwide to earn the honor this year.
View Post : WCC named a Nursing Center of Excellence by National League for Nursingtags: Awards, Center of Excellence, On The Record, December 2023, Nursing, Health Sciences
Health Science course added to list of 'exemplary' online offerings at WCC
Rich Rezler - July 31, 2023
A WCC online course titled Evidence-Based Practice in Action was honored as an 'exemplary' online class by Anthology.
View Post : Health Science course added to list of 'exemplary' online offerings at WCCtags: Health Sciences, Nursing, Blackboard, Awards
WCC named 'Bee Campus USA' for fourth consecutive year
WCC - July 27, 2023
For the fourth consecutive year, Washtenaw Community College has been recognized as a Bee Campus USA affiliate by The Xerces Society for enhancing pollinator habitats, pesticide reduction and educating the community.
View Post : WCC named 'Bee Campus USA' for fourth consecutive yeartags: Bees, Bee Campus, WCC, Bee Campus USA, Pollinators
WCC, Iron Workers extend partnership to educate, train workforce through 2030
Fran LeFort - July 20, 2023
Nearly 8,500 specialized tradespeople have trained at WCC since 2010.
View Post : WCC, Iron Workers extend partnership to educate, train workforce through 2030tags: Union, 2030, Contract, Ironworkers, Train the Trainer
WCC supports MiLEAP's focus on increasing educational excellence statewide
WCC Public Relations - July 14, 2023
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca said Friday that the new Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) is a positive step forward for all levels of education in the state.
View Post : WCC supports MiLEAP's focus on increasing educational excellence statewidetags: Higher Education, Education Partnerships, Early Childhood Education, MiLEAP
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: Workforce Development, Trainco, Workforce Training, Trucking
WCC kicks off 'Reconnect Week' July 17-18 for working adults to explore college opportunities, including new education and jobs initiative in Ypsilanti
WCC Public Relations - July 12, 2023
Ypsilanti residents invited to July 17 event highlighting the Reconnect Scholarship and Advance Ypsi; July 18 virtual event is for all who want to learn more about the state scholarship program
View Post : WCC kicks off 'Reconnect Week' July 17-18 for working adults to explore college opportunities, including new education and jobs initiative in Ypsilanti
Award-winning creative manager got his start at WCC
Kayla Gahagan - July 04, 2023
Hallisy appreciated the approach to teaching the technical side of video production as well as the human and emotional side of capturing video. He puts those skills to use in his role as creative manager, collaborating with patients, faculty, hospital and university staff, executives, his own team and more.
View Post : Award-winning creative manager got his start at WCCtags: Video Production, What Do You Call, Career, Alumni Profile, Digital Media Arts, Summer 2023, Student Success, Digital Video Production, Launch