WCC News Story Archive

Public invited to Free College Week April 8-13; over 120 class sessions offered

Freeman Gregory - March 13, 2024

Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will open its virtual classroom doors to the public during Free College Week on Monday, April 8, through Friday, April 12. The week will culminate in on-campus, in-person events Saturday, April 13.

View Post :   Public invited to Free College Week April 8-13; over 120 class sessions offered

tags: Free College Week, Community College Month

Award winners and nominees

WCC honors three local entrepreneurs with Black Business Excellence and Impact Awards

Rich Rezler - March 13, 2024

Three local entrepreneurs were recognized with WCC/Parkridge Black Business Excellence & Impact Awards for their dedication to community service.

View Post :   WCC honors three local entrepreneurs with Black Business Excellence and Impact Awards

tags: Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Center, Black Business Excellence and Impact Awards, Parkridge Community Center, College and Career Readiness

U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell will open entrepreneur panel discussion

Rep. Debbie Dingell to open entrepreneur panel discussion April 4

WCC Public Relations - March 06, 2024

The public is invited to a panel discussion, "Entrepreneurs: Why They Start & What Keeps Them Going," to be hosted at Washtenaw Community College (WCC) on Thursday, April 4.

View Post :   Rep. Debbie Dingell to open entrepreneur panel discussion April 4

tags: Entrepreneurship Center, Entrepreneurship

Tickets available for Feb. 29 Black Business Excellence & Impact Celebration

WCC Public Relations - February 23, 2024

Tickets are available for the February 29 Black Business Excellence & Impact Celebration honoring the 2024 WCC/Parkridge Black Business Community Impact Award recipients. The awards for entrepreneurial excellence and commitment to community service will be presented at the celebration held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, February 29, at the Parkridge Community Center, 591 Armstrong Drive, Ypsilanti. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased online.

View Post :   Tickets available for Feb. 29 Black Business Excellence & Impact Celebration

tags: WCC Parkridge Black Business Community Impact Award, Parkridge Community Center, Entrepreneurship Center

2024 Start-Up Incubator Program: Applications open soon for June cohort

WCC Public Relations - February 21, 2024

The 2024 business Start-Up Incubator Program offered through The Entrepreneurship Center at Washtenaw Community College (WCC) has been announced. The application window for the June cohort will open March 1.

View Post :   2024 Start-Up Incubator Program: Applications open soon for June cohort

tags: Entrepreneur, Business, Entrepreneurship Center, Start-Up Incubator

Students planting in the Bee garden.

WCC launches Center for Sustainability and Resilience

WCC Public Relations - February 08, 2024

In a significant step toward achieving sustainability goals and carbon emission targets on campus and building broader environmental consciousness, Washtenaw Community College has launched a new Center for Sustainability and Resilience.

View Post :   WCC launches Center for Sustainability and Resilience

tags: Resilience, 2024, Sustainability, Environmental Science

WCC students work in a chemistry lab.

Explore STEM and STEAM careers February 27-29

WCC Public Relations - February 07, 2024

High school students from throughout the region are invited to Washtenaw Community College (WCC) February 27-29 to learn more about career opportunities in the areas of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM). Events are also open to WCC students and the community.

View Post :   Explore STEM and STEAM careers February 27-29

tags: STEM Scholars Program, STEM, STEM Careers, Science Technology Engineering Mathematics, STEAM Week, STEAM Careers

Career photo from 2022

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, students

tags: Career and Internship Fair, Career Fair, Workforce Development, Community Partnership

Graphic illustration for CTE Month 2024

Career exploration workshops, community job fair highlight CTE Month at WCC

WCC Public Relations - February 05, 2024

Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will offer a series of in-person and virtual events in February designed to highlight Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways for current and prospective students.

View Post :   Career exploration workshops, community job fair highlight CTE Month at WCC

tags: Career Fair, Career and Internship Fair, CTE Month, CTE

Black business owners

Nominations open for 2024 WCC Parkridge Black Business Community Impact Award

WCC Public Relations - January 26, 2024

Nominations for the 2024 WCC Parkridge Black Business Community Impact Award are being accepted to honor exceptional black business leaders in Washtenaw County.

View Post :   Nominations open for 2024 WCC Parkridge Black Business Community Impact Award

tags: Entrepreneurship Center, Parkridge Community Center, WCC Parkridge Black Business Community Impact Award

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