On The Record: Transportation Technologies

WCC students partnering with Ford Motor Company to customize Bronco live at SEMA 2026

Fran LeFort - October 27, 2026

Six WCC students will work in teams during a two-day, public-facing build intended to mirror a real-world shop environment at the 2026 SEMA Show on November 3-6 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

tags: SEMA, Industry Partnerships, Transportation Technologies

WCC students converting 1974 Volkswagen into electric vehicle

Fran LeFort - April 27, 2026

Students in Washtenaw Community College’s Transportation Technologies programs are bringing a 1974 Volkswagen Thing into the electric age by converting the vintage vehicle into a fully electric car as part of a hands-on learning project.

tags: Automotive Refinishing, Advanced Transportation Center, Auto Body, June 2026, On The Record, Automotive Services, Transportation Technologies, Electric Vehicles

60 Stories: Wilczynski started two careers at WCC

Fran LeFort - February 22, 2026

WCC has equipped Andrew Wilczynski for two careers. After earning a first degree in Transportation Technologies at WCC in 2016, Wilczynski returned to the college to study Cybersecurity.

tags: Automotive Cybersecurity, Advanced Transportation Center, 60th Anniversary, Transportation Technologies, 60 Stories

60 Stories: Tom Butman is a WCC alum and valued employer partner

Fran LeFort - December 14, 2025

As an industry board member for the past 12 years, Tom Butman helps to guide the college’s curriculum to meet industry workforce needs.

tags: 60 Stories, Alumni Profile, Transportation Technologies

From the President: Preparing the workforce of tomorrow starts today

Dr. Rose B. Bellanca - November 17, 2025

At WCC, our mission has always been rooted in the future — preparing students not only for today’s jobs, but for the opportunities that will define tomorrow.

tags: Electric Vehicles, On The Record, Advanced Transportation Center, President's Column, Transportation Technologies, Dr. Rose B. Bellanca, November 2025

60 Stories: Restoring a Chevelle at WCC catapulted Colby McLaughlin to dream career

Terry Jacoby - October 31, 2025

Willis native Colby McLaughlin is president and board member at Trim Illusion Holdings. He began the dream career at WCC.

tags: Launch, Transportation Technologies, Auto Body Repair, Custom Cars and Concepts, 60 Stories, Launch Winter 2026, 60th Anniversary

WCC's new EV lab fuels Michigan's leadership in electric transportation and next-gen mobility workforce

Fran LeFort - October 13, 2025

tags: On The Record, Electric Vehicles, Transportation Technologies, November 2025, Automotive Services, EV

Delayed dreams lead back to WCC for new faculty member

Rich Rezler - December 05, 2024

Transportation Technologies instructor Kenneth Lewis took a circuitous path to his current career path.

tags: On The Record, December 2024, Automotive Services, Transportation Technologies, Faculty Profile

WCC rolls prize-winning custom cars into Detroit Autorama

Fran LeFort - February 23, 2023

Fresh off two first place prizes at an elite national roadshow earlier this month, Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will showcase student-built custom cars at the 2023 Autorama in Detroit this weekend.

tags: Transportation Technologies, Auto Body Repair, Custom Cars and Concepts, hotrods

WCC instructor highlights innovation at global conference

WCC Public Relations - December 01, 2022

Allen Day, a 24-year faculty member of WCC’s Transportation Technologies department, spoke during the International Conference on Innovation, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem (ICIAITEE) held in November.

tags: Transportation Technologies, Advanced Transportation Center, Automotive Cybersecurity, Faculty Profile