WCC News Story Archive: Workforce Development

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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.

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tags: Workforce Development, Management, leadership, Workforce Training

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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.

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tags: Apprenticeship Programs, Launch, Apprenticeships, Launch Winter 2023, Advanced Manufacturing, Workforce Development

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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 pipeline

tags: Robotics, Workforce Development, Skilled Trades, Launch, Advanced Manufacturing, Launch Winter 2023, Apprenticeships, Computer Science, Apprenticeship Programs

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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.

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tags: Workforce Training, Workforce Development, On The Record, December 2022

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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.

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tags: Workforce Training, December 2022, Skilled Trades, United Association, On The Record, Workforce Development

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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.

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tags: On The Record, Workforce Development, Entrepreneurship Center, December 2022

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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.

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tags: Academic and Career Skills, Apprenticeship Programs, Center for Career Success, Workforce Development, Apprenticeships

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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 WCC

tags: bootcamp, Workforce Development, Health Care

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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.

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tags: Workforce Development, Electrical, Advanced Transportation, Brandon Tucker

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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 care

tags: cybersecurity, Workforce Training, Workforce Development, Health Care