Graduate Profile: Saydatou Cisse, Sports and Entertainment Management
Rich Rezler - May 30, 2023
Sports have always played a major role in Saydatou Cisse's life. While she attended WCC, she realized sports could extend beyond recreation and entertainment to become a career.
View Post : Graduate Profile: Saydatou Cisse, Sports and Entertainment Managementtags: General Studies, Student Profile, Sports and Entertainment Management, Class of 2023, Sports, Graduation
Graduate Profile: Adrian Barden, Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Rich Rezler - May 25, 2023
Graduation doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve reached the end of your higher education pursuits. For Adrian Barden, joining the Washtenaw Community College Class of 2023 is just one stop along a much longer journey.
View Post : Graduate Profile: Adrian Barden, Entrepreneurship and Innovationtags: Business Administration, Student Profile, Graduation, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Class of 2023
WCC part of state's push to achieve global semiconductor superiority
Fran LeFort - May 25, 2023
WCC President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca joined Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II on Wednesday in announcing that the Great Lakes State is launching its largest-ever campaign to promote careers, recruit talent and attract new businesses to fill jobs in Michigan’s thriving semiconductor industry.
View Post : WCC part of state's push to achieve global semiconductor superioritytags: Workforce Training, Workforce Development, Semiconductor
WCC Foundation Women's Council honors three local women for their leadership, dedication to community
Kayla Gahagan - May 24, 2023
The 26th annual WCC Foundation Women’s Council Celebration Luncheon, back to an in-person format for the first time since 2019, honored Michelle Crumm, Donna Doleman Dickerson and Nancy Margolis.
View Post : WCC Foundation Women's Council honors three local women for their leadership, dedication to communitytags: WCC Foundation, Student Emergency Fund, Women's Council, fundraiser
WCC's Marisol Adelmann advocates for adult education in nation's capital
Rich Rezler - May 24, 2023
WCC employee Marisol Adelmann recently traveled to Washington D.C. to participate in a legislative briefing in support of adult education.
View Post : WCC's Marisol Adelmann advocates for adult education in nation's capitaltags: Workforce Development, Adult Transitions Pathways, Adult Transitions, GED
Graduate Profile: Lauren Blackford, Arts Management
Rich Rezler - May 23, 2023
Lauren Blackford played her first gig in September 2020, the same week she started classes at WCC. One week after completing her final WCC class in early May 2023, she was in a studio recording on her first EP.
View Post : Graduate Profile: Lauren Blackford, Arts Managementtags: Graduation, Arts Management, Student Profile, liberal arts
Graduate Profile: Susan Hamady, Photography
Rich Rezler - May 23, 2023
Susan Hamady earned a bachelor’s degree in 1968 and a master’s degree in 1980. But the 76-year-old Ann Arbor resident had never walked in a graduation ceremony … until Sunday.
View Post : Graduate Profile: Susan Hamady, Photographytags: Class of 2023, Digital Photography, Graduation, Photography, Emeritus Program, Student Profile
Washtenaw HBCU Day expected to draw 400 high school, WCC students
Fran LeFort - May 22, 2023
Local high school students are invited to attend to learn more about WCC’s HBCU Pathway, a robust program with transfer agreements to five Historically Black Colleges & Universities.
View Post : Washtenaw HBCU Day expected to draw 400 high school, WCC studentstags: HBCU Pathway, HBCU Day, Diversity
More than 2,500 degrees and certificates to be awarded at 2023 commencement
Kayla Gahagan - May 18, 2023
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will award more than 2,500 degrees and certificates during its commencement ceremony on Saturday.
View Post : More than 2,500 degrees and certificates to be awarded at 2023 commencementtags: Certificates, Associate Degree, Commencement, Graduation
Six entrepreneurs take home prize money from Pitch@WCC
Rich Rezler - May 17, 2023
Judges picked Brian Scott, owner of Broadcast Boot Camp, as the winner of the night's largest prize. He earned $7,500 for having the top pitch in the "Build" category.
View Post : Six entrepreneurs take home prize money from Pitch@WCC
Three more WCC online classes deemed 'exemplary'
Rich Rezler - May 17, 2023
Online versions of three WCC classes are among the 27 courses at colleges and universities around the world named 2023 Exemplary Course Program Award winners by Anthology.
View Post : Three more WCC online classes deemed 'exemplary'tags: Online Learning, Business and Computer Technologies, Awards, Blackboard
WCC launching semiconductor technician program as part of Michigan STAR initiative
Fran LeFort - May 16, 2023
Washtenaw Community College will launch a new semiconductor technician training program to advance the electrification of the automotive industry.
View Post : WCC launching semiconductor technician program as part of Michigan STAR initiativetags: Workforce Training, Industry, Semiconductor, Workforce Development, Automotive, EV
Photography department adds two certificate programs for 2023-24
Rich Rezler - May 15, 2023
The new Traditional Photography and Portrait Photography certificates serve as building blocks through the Photography program that allow students to compile stackable credentials in specific techniques.
View Post : Photography department adds two certificate programs for 2023-24tags: Photography, Digital Photography
Murph Challenge returns to WCC on Memorial Day
Rich Rezler - May 12, 2023
WCC is one of nine locations in the state of Michigan hosting the Murph Challenge on Memorial Day. The fitness challenge raises funds for the Lt. Michael P. Murphy Memorial Scholarship Foundation.
View Post : Murph Challenge returns to WCC on Memorial Day
Winter 2023 High Honors and Honors Students
WCC - May 11, 2023
Congratulations to the following students for receiving high honors (3.8+) and honors (3.5-3.79) during the Winter 2023 semester at Washtenaw Community College.
View Post : Winter 2023 High Honors and Honors Studentstags: Winter 2023, High Honors, Honors, Student Recognition
WCC shows off new MI FAME work-and-learn program to Southeast Michigan high school students
Fran LeFort - May 11, 2023
The Michigan Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (MI-FAME) program offers apprenticeships and on-the-job training with industry partners.
View Post : WCC shows off new MI FAME work-and-learn program to Southeast Michigan high school studentstags: Workforce Development, Apprenticeships, Advanced Manufacturing, MI FAME
Small business owners find success after partnering with WCC
Kayla Gahagan - May 09, 2023
The owners of Wolverine Pickleball explain how the Entrepreneurship Center at WCC helped guide them to success.
View Post : Small business owners find success after partnering with WCCtags: small business, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Center, Workforce Training, Workforce Development
Brian Calley of the Small Business Association of Michigan up next in Washtenaw Economic Club speaker series
Fran LeFort - May 03, 2023
Brian Calley, president of the Small Business Association of Michigan, is the featured speaker at the May 11 Washtenaw Economic Club luncheon.
View Post : Brian Calley of the Small Business Association of Michigan up next in Washtenaw Economic Club speaker seriestags: Washtenaw Economic Club
Unique archaeology class returns this summer for students, community volunteers
Rich Rezler - April 28, 2023
Washtenaw Community College is bringing back a unique summer class that also offers volunteer opportunities for local residents interested in archaeology and anthropology.
View Post : Unique archaeology class returns this summer for students, community volunteerstags: Archaeology, Archaeology Field Experience, Campus Events, Campus News
WCC kicks off graduation season with Winter 2023 Nursing Pinning Ceremony
Rich Rezler - April 28, 2023
Friends and family gathered in Towsley Auditorium to celebrate the 66-member graduating class of Washtenaw Community College nursing program.
View Post : WCC kicks off graduation season with Winter 2023 Nursing Pinning Ceremonytags: Nursing, Class of 2023, Student Success, Men in Nursing, Graduation, Pinning Ceremony
WCC Board of Trustees approve modest tuition increase for 2023-24
Fran LeFort - April 26, 2023
Tuition for in-district students at Washtenaw Community College will rise $4 per credit hour in the Fall 2023 semester to $99, the lowest in the state and among the lowest in the nation.
View Post : WCC Board of Trustees approve modest tuition increase for 2023-24tags: Board of Trustees, Campus News, Tuition
Two WCC digital video students win statewide Student Production Awards
Rich Rezler - April 26, 2023
WCC students Nehemiah Harmsen and Corey Konjarevich each took home first-place honors from the 2023 Student Production Awards, sponsored by the Michigan chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
View Post : Two WCC digital video students win statewide Student Production Awardstags: Student Success, Digital Video Production, Student Production Awards, Student Awards, Digital Media Arts
Miguel Sieglaff, Dental Assistant
WCC Marketing - April 25, 2023
While many people enter the dental assistant profession through Washtenaw Community College’s program right out of high school, some choose a more gradual approach, like Miguel Sieglaff.
View Post : Miguel Sieglaff, Dental Assistanttags: Dental Assisting
Advance Ypsi: WCC receives grant to launch jobs and education initiative in Ypsilanti
Fran LeFort - April 24, 2023
WCC has been awarded a $2.09 million grant to launch a jobs and education initiative to boost the quality of life and outcomes for underrepresented populations in Ypsilanti.
View Post : Advance Ypsi: WCC receives grant to launch jobs and education initiative in Ypsilantitags: Community enrichment, Ypsilanti, community involvement, Workforce Training, Advance Ypsi, Workforce Development
WCC celebrates STEM Scholars moving on to four-year universities
Kayla Gahagan - April 22, 2023
WCC directed the spotlight at a cohort of students this week, celebrating their success at the college and the next steps in their academic journey.
View Post : WCC celebrates STEM Scholars moving on to four-year universitiestags: Graduation, STEM Scholars Program, Transfer, Class of 2023, Student Success
New WCC exhibit explores use of space in art
Rich Rezler - April 21, 2023
A new exhibition that focuses on the use of space in art is now open in The Gallery at Washtenaw Community College. The gallery and its exhibits are free and open to the public.
View Post : New WCC exhibit explores use of space in arttags: Fine Arts, Art Gallery, Exhibit
Learn more about Washtenaw Community College at WCC & You event
WCC Public Relations - April 13, 2023
Prospective students and community members are invited to explore the Washtenaw Community College (WCC) campus and academic programs Saturday, April 15. The college’s WCC & You event is designed to give an inside look at all the college has to offer.
View Post : Learn more about Washtenaw Community College at WCC & You eventtags: register, campus life, WCC & You, enroll, student life, Scholarships, Academic Pathways
WCC receives Voter Friendly Campus designation
Rich Rezler - April 13, 2023
WCC was named a 2023-24 Voter Friendly Campus for its efforts to promote bi-partisan voter registration, education and engagement.
View Post : WCC receives Voter Friendly Campus designationtags: Campus News, Awards, Vote, Student Development
Ta'Varus Lumpkin, Dental Assistant
WCC Marketing - April 11, 2023
During the winter months, WCC runs a dental clinic that’s operated by third-year dental students from the University of Michigan with the help of WCC dental assisting students. An area dentist oversees the clinic, and Lumpkin’s skills caught his eye
View Post : Ta'Varus Lumpkin, Dental Assistanttags: Dental Assisting
WCC Student Art Show winners announced
Rich Rezler - April 11, 2023
View Post : WCC Student Art Show winners announcedtags: Student Art Show, WCC Student Art Show, Digital Media Arts, Awards, Student Awards, Fine Arts, Student Success
Eleven WCC digital video students nominated for Student Production Awards
Rich Rezler - April 05, 2023
Eleven projects created by students in WCC's Digital Video program have been nominated for a Student Production Award from the Michigan chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
View Post : Eleven WCC digital video students nominated for Student Production Awardstags: Student Awards, Digital Media Arts, Student Production Awards, Digital Video Production
ZOLLER donates nearly $250,000 in equipment to train future workforce at WCC
Fran LeFort - April 05, 2023
ZOLLER Inc. has donated nearly $250,000 in equipment to WCC to train students on state-of-the-art machinery that measures precision cutting tools along with an advanced tool management system.
View Post : ZOLLER donates nearly $250,000 in equipment to train future workforce at WCCtags: Workforce Development, Advanced Manufacturing, March 2023, Donation, On The Record, Workforce Training
Donation will support WCC single mom students
Rich Rezler - March 29, 2023
A recent $20,000 donation by Ken Wilson to the WCC Foundation created the Nancy C. Wilson Single Mom’s Relief Fund, an endowment that will provide at least one annual scholarship to a qualified WCC student in perpetuity, along with directing additional money into the college's Student Emergency Fund.
View Post : Donation will support WCC single mom studentstags: Student Emergency Fund, Student Success, Donation, Scholarships, March 2023, On The Record, WCC Foundation
Certificates align higher education with workforce needs
Rich Rezler - March 29, 2023
“Creating shorter certificates is crucial for working professionals returning to college, because it gives students quick and flexible options to re-skill themselves,” said Trinity Health Director of Digital Marketing and Websites Jason Karas, who transitioned into the industry thanks to a WCC credential.
View Post : Certificates align higher education with workforce needstags: Alumni Profile, Web Design, On The Record, Adult Education, March 2023, Certificates
New Esports Arena open for teams, student free play
Rich Rezler - March 29, 2023
A new, state-of-the-art Esports Arena has opened on the WCC campus to provide enrolled students opportunity for recreation, competition and exposure to the academic and career opportunities associated with the growing Esports industry.
View Post : New Esports Arena open for teams, student free playtags: Esports, Student Activities, March 2023, Student Development, On The Record
WCC Foundation Women's Council honoring three community leaders
Julia Zaher - March 28, 2023
View Post : WCC Foundation Women's Council honoring three community leaderstags: WCC Foundation, On The Record, Aisha Bowe, Student Emergency Fund, Women's Council, fundraiser, March 2023
Students' effort leads to TEDxWCC event in Towsley Auditorium on April 6
Rich Rezler - March 26, 2023
View Post : Students' effort leads to TEDxWCC event in Towsley Auditorium on April 6tags: On The Record, March 2023, Student Organizations, TEDxWCC, Campus Events, Washtenaw Technical Middle College
Public invited to Spring Career Fair March 29
Kayla Gahagan - March 23, 2023
Job seekers are invited to Washtenaw Community College’s (WCC) Annual Spring Career Fair on Wednesday, March 29.
View Post : Public invited to Spring Career Fair March 29tags: Resume, community, Career Fair, Center for Career Success, Workforce Development
WCC reaches gold-status in initiative to promote physical activity on campus
Rebecca Thomas - March 20, 2023
WCC is one of 73 colleges and universities nationwide – and one of just three community colleges – to be honored with gold-level status by Exercise is Medicine for its efforts to create a culture of wellness on campus.
View Post : WCC reaches gold-status in initiative to promote physical activity on campustags: Exercise, On The Record, Marvin Boluyt, American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), March 2023
Hail to our Visitors: More than half of WCC summer guest students come from U-M
Rich Rezler - March 19, 2023
Washtenaw Community College welcomes thousands of guest students to its campus and online learning classes every year, with the Summer semester being the most popular time for such visitors.
View Post : Hail to our Visitors: More than half of WCC summer guest students come from U-Mtags: Guest Student, On The Record, March 2023, Transfer
Free College Week April 3-7 at Washtenaw Community College offers more than 140 class sessions
Fran LeFort - March 17, 2023
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will open its virtual classroom doors to the public during Free College Week on Monday, April 3, through Friday, April 7.
View Post : Free College Week April 3-7 at Washtenaw Community College offers more than 140 class sessionstags: Free College Week, Community College Month, On The Record, March 2023
Economists to Washtenaw Economic Club: County outlook is generally positive
Rich Rezler - March 16, 2023
The Washtenaw Economic Club kicked off its 25th season of programming with its annual Washtenaw County Economic Outlook luncheon.
View Post : Economists to Washtenaw Economic Club: County outlook is generally positivetags: On The Record, Washtenaw Economic Club, March 2023, Economic Outlook
Registration opens for Summer, Fall semesters
WCC Public Relations - March 16, 2023
Registration for the Summer and Fall 2023 semesters at Washtenaw Community College is now open for all WCC students.
View Post : Registration opens for Summer, Fall semesterstags: Registration, Summer 2023, enroll, Fall 2023
Longtime WCC dance and voice instructor Gayle E. Martin receiving lifetime achievement award
WCC - March 15, 2023
Longtime dance and voice adjunct instructor and community performing artist Gayle E. Martin is receiving a lifetime achievement award for more than four decades of service to Washtenaw Community College students and her own personal tale of courage and resilience.
View Post : Longtime WCC dance and voice instructor Gayle E. Martin receiving lifetime achievement awardtags: Voice, Music, Dance, Performing Arts
WCC celebrates Corrections Academy Spring Class of 2023
Rich Rezler - March 10, 2023
The 10-member Washtenaw Community College Corrections Academy Spring Class of 2023 was honored at a graduation ceremony Friday evening, marking the completion of 160 hours of training to become certified as a Local Corrections Officer.
View Post : WCC celebrates Corrections Academy Spring Class of 2023
'Soul of Philanthropy' exhibit coming to WCC March 10-25
Rich Rezler - March 06, 2023
Abridged, pop-up show is a smaller version of exhibit currently running in Chicago and scheduled to appear in Detroit this summer.
View Post : 'Soul of Philanthropy' exhibit coming to WCC March 10-25tags: Fine Arts, Exhibit, Art Gallery
Students save $10 million in textbook costs with OER program
Kayla Gahagan - March 02, 2023
Washtenaw Community College’s (WCC) program to help students earn degrees, certificates and general education credits with little or no textbook costs has recently surpassed the $10 million savings mark.
View Post : Students save $10 million in textbook costs with OER programtags: On The Record, OER, Z-Degree, Affordability, March 2023, Open Education Resources
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.
View Post : WCC rolls prize-winning custom cars into Detroit Autoramatags: Transportation Technologies, hotrods, Custom Cars and Concepts, Auto Body Repair
$15 million renewal for connected and automated transportation Midwest hub
WCC Public Relations & U-M - February 21, 2023
A new $15 million, five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation renews and expands the Center for Connected and Automated Transportation, a consortium of nine colleges and universities, including Washtenaw Community College.
View Post : $15 million renewal for connected and automated transportation Midwest hubtags: March 2023, Mobility, Automotive Cybersecurity, On The Record, CCAT
County's economic outlook kicks off 25th season for Washtenaw Economic Club
Fran LeFort - February 21, 2023
The 25th season of the Washtenaw Economic Club will kick off Tuesday, March 14, with the much-anticipated 2023 economic outlook presented by University of Michigan economists Donald Grimes and Gabriel Ehrlich.
View Post : County's economic outlook kicks off 25th season for Washtenaw Economic Clubtags: Washtenaw Economic Club, Economic Outlook, Washtenaw County
STEAM Week: High school students invited to explore careers and educational opportunities
Fran LeFort - February 16, 2023
WCC will highlight the exciting world of STEM and STEAM careers and educational opportunities the week of February 28 to March 2.
View Post : STEAM Week: High school students invited to explore careers and educational opportunitiestags: STEM, Community enrichment, Aisha Bowe, STEAM Week
WCC packs February with Career and Technical Education activities
Kayla Gahagan - February 01, 2023
CTE Month is a public awareness campaign about how Career & Technical Education directly prepares students for high-wage, high-demand careers. CTE impacts a wide variety of fields including health care, information technology, advanced manufacturing, management and more.
View Post : WCC packs February with Career and Technical Education activities
$1.38 million NSF grant supports STEM students at Washtenaw Community College
Fran LeFort - January 31, 2023
A $1.38 million National Science Foundation grant renewal for Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will support STEM students and meet the national and state workforce need for well-educated scientists, mathematicians, engineers and technicians.
View Post : $1.38 million NSF grant supports STEM students at Washtenaw Community Collegetags: STEAM, STEM, March 2023, On The Record, STEAM Week, STEM Scholars Program
Milshteyn sworn in as WCC trustee, new board officers elected
Fran LeFort - January 30, 2023
Alex Milshteyn has been sworn in as the newest member of the Washtenaw Community College Board of Trustees.
View Post : Milshteyn sworn in as WCC trustee, new board officers electedtags: Board of Trustees
Fall 2022 High Honors and Honors Students
WCC - January 21, 2023
High Honors (3.8+ GPA) and Honors (3.5-3.79) students for Fall 2022 semester at Washtenaw Community College.
View Post : Fall 2022 High Honors and Honors Studentstags: High Honors, fall 2022, Student Recognition, Honors
WCC hosting World Arts and Education Forum series
Rich Rezler - January 18, 2023
The World Arts & Education Forum sessions scheduled throughout the Winter '23 semester is billed as a cultural discussion series that allows artists to share their own narratives.
View Post : WCC hosting World Arts and Education Forum seriestags: Music, Performing Arts
Entrepreneurs invited to pitch business plans at WCC
Kayla Gahagan - January 17, 2023
The Washtenaw Community College's "Pitch@WCC” business competition is the perfect opportunity to connect, get some feedback and earn cash to take your business to the next level.
View Post : Entrepreneurs invited to pitch business plans at WCC
WCC hosting K-12 regional art show through February 24
Rich Rezler - January 17, 2023
The Gallery at Washtenaw Community College is honored to host the annual Michigan Art Education Association Region 3 Art Show through Friday, Feb. 24.
View Post : WCC hosting K-12 regional art show through February 24tags: Art Gallery, Exhibit, Michigan Art Education Association, Fine Arts
WCC staff, community members honored with Equity in Action Awards
Kayla Gahagan - January 12, 2023
View Post : WCC staff, community members honored with Equity in Action Awardstags: MLK Day, Awards, Equity in Action
Public invited to MLK Day Celebration Thursday at WCC
Kayla Gahagan - January 09, 2023
The celebration will include live music and awards and will highlight an upcoming student service project. Speakers will address one of Dr. Martin Luther’s King Jr.’s most famous quotes, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?”
View Post : Public invited to MLK Day Celebration Thursday at WCCtags: MLK Day, Equity in Action
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.
View Post : WCC offers leadership and management skills training seriestags: Workforce Development, Management, leadership, Workforce Training
Thinking about a new career? Re-imagine your calling at WCC
Kayla Gahagan - December 31, 2022
Considering a career change? Why not now, and why not Washtenaw Community College?
View Post : Thinking about a new career? Re-imagine your calling at WCCtags: Launch, Student Services, Student Success, Center for Career Success, Launch Winter 2023
Health Care Programs: Preparing students to help others
Kayla Gahagan - December 29, 2022
WCC offers an array of certificates and associate degrees allowing students to go directly into the workforce or transfer to a four-year school to continue their education.
View Post : Health Care Programs: Preparing students to help otherstags: December 2022, Launch, Physical Therapist Assistant, Nursing, Launch Winter 2023, Sterile Processing, Surgical Technology, Health Administration, On The Record, Radiography, Cardiac Telemetry, Health Care
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.
View Post : ZOLLER investing in WCC and its own future workforcetags: Apprenticeship Programs, Launch, Apprenticeships, Launch Winter 2023, Advanced Manufacturing, Workforce Development
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 pipelinetags: Robotics, Workforce Development, Skilled Trades, Launch, Advanced Manufacturing, Launch Winter 2023, Apprenticeships, Computer Science, Apprenticeship Programs
Winter classes at WCC begin January 9
WCC Public Relations - December 23, 2022
Winter classes at Washtenaw Community College will begin January 9, with flexible scheduling options and more than 135 programs to prepare students for rewarding careers that meet local workforce needs or transfer to a university to earn a bachelor’s degree.
View Post : Winter classes at WCC begin January 9tags: On The Record, Scholarships, Winter 2023, Registration, enroll, December 2022
WCC partnering to meet needs of area early care and education providers
Rich Rezler - December 19, 2022
The Michigan Association for the Education of Young People and WCC are partnering to bring high-quality Childhood Development Associate (CDA) credential training to meet the needs of early care and education providers in Southeast Michigan.
View Post : WCC partnering to meet needs of area early care and education providerstags: Child Development, Community enrichment, community involvement
Fall '22 nursing graduates celebrated at pinning ceremony
Rich Rezler - December 16, 2022
Friends and family of the 46-member Fall 2022 graduating class of the WCC nursing program gathered in Towsley Auditorium for a pinning ceremony, a time-honored tradition dating back to the 1880s that represents an initiation into the profession.
View Post : Fall '22 nursing graduates celebrated at pinning ceremonytags: Nursing, Student Success, Class of 2022, Graduation
Veteran entrepreneurs pitch ideas for cash prizes to grow businesses
WCC Public Relations - December 14, 2022
Without quality mentors during key points of his entrepreneurial journey, Phillip Burtell is certain he wouldn’t be where he is today. The 24-year-old Washtenaw Community College student, Army veteran and business owner was named the top winner in last week’s WCC Veteran Business Pitch & Showcase Night.
View Post : Veteran entrepreneurs pitch ideas for cash prizes to grow businessestags: Entrepreneurship Center, Student Veterans, Entrepreneurship, Pitch@WCC, Veterans
WCC celebrates STEM Scholar transfers headed to the University of Michigan
WCC Public Relations - December 09, 2022
WCC celebrates STEM Scholars transfers twice a year, once in December and once in April. The six students honored during a reception Friday include Larry Blanchard, Sonja Francisco, Kate Mink, Safia Nur, Fatima Oudelf and David Perry.
View Post : WCC celebrates STEM Scholar transfers headed to the University of Michigantags: Transfer, STEM Scholars Program, December 2022, Student Success, On The Record
WCC Bridge Award goes to Napoleon High School counselor Edwin Payne
Jenelle Franklin - December 09, 2022
Napoleon High School counselor Edwin Payne is the winner of the fourth annual WCC Bridge Award, which honors staff members from local high schools who positively influence students and help then get to college.
View Post : WCC Bridge Award goes to Napoleon High School counselor Edwin Paynetags: Awards, High School Partners Breakfast, December 2022, high school counselors, WCC Bridge Award, On The Record
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.
View Post : Washtenaw Community College, Andersen Material Handling partner to provide forklift operator trainingtags: Workforce Training, Workforce Development, On The Record, December 2022
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.
View Post : WCC, Sprinklers Fitters extend partnership to educate, train workforcetags: Workforce Training, December 2022, Skilled Trades, United Association, On The Record, Workforce Development
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.
View Post : WCC instructor highlights innovation at global conferencetags: Transportation Technologies, Faculty Profile, Automotive Cybersecurity, Advanced Transportation Center
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.
View Post : WCC joins Small Business Association of Michigan to strengthen workforce development throughout statetags: On The Record, Workforce Development, Entrepreneurship Center, December 2022
WCC offering 20-day study abroad trip to Italy
Rich Rezler - November 22, 2022
WCC and the Study Abroad Association are offering an interdisciplinary history and archaeology trip to Italy on May 28 through June 16, 2023.
View Post : WCC offering 20-day study abroad trip to Italytags: History, Study Abroad, Archaeology
WCC recognized as 2022 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for student voting
WCC Public Relations - November 16, 2022
WCC has been recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge for making intentional efforts to increase student voter participation.
View Post : WCC recognized as 2022 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for student votingtags: Student Activities, Campus News, Awards
Lifelong mission to serve leads 20-year Army veteran to WCC
Kayla Gahagan - November 10, 2022
Rebekah Spencer experienced the worst of combat, including seeing fellow soldiers killed in action and spending two weeks in a coma herself. At WCC, she's working toward alleviating the harms that humans suffer.
View Post : Lifelong mission to serve leads 20-year Army veteran to WCCtags: Student Profile, Student Veterans, On The Record, December 2022, Wadhams Veterans Center
Public invited to explore WCC programs at Business Department Showcase
WCC Public Relations - November 10, 2022
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will showcase its business programs at an open house on campus next week.
View Post : Public invited to explore WCC programs at Business Department Showcasetags: Business and Computer Technologies, Open House, Academic and Career Skills
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.
View Post : Washtenaw Community College to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week November 14-18tags: Academic and Career Skills, Apprenticeship Programs, Center for Career Success, Workforce Development, Apprenticeships
Drain line repair closes WCC campus November 8-9
Fran LeFort - November 08, 2022
While on-campus classes are canceled, virtual and online classes will continue to meet. Student Welcome Center, academic advising and other services will continue to be offered virtually.
View Post : Drain line repair closes WCC campus November 8-9tags: Campus News, Press Release
WCC Corrections Academy celebrates Fall 2022 graduates
Rich Rezler - November 05, 2022
Family and friends gathered on the Washtenaw Community College campus Friday to celebrate the graduation of the 11-member WCC Corrections Academy Fall 2022 class.
View Post : WCC Corrections Academy celebrates Fall 2022 graduatestags: Public Service Training, December 2022, On The Record, Correctons Academy, Graduation
Prospective students invited to 'Explore' WCC's campus November 15
WCC Public Relations - November 04, 2022
Prospective Washtenaw Community College (WCC) students are invited to explore the campus and meet with representatives from academic departments, registration, advising and more at the fall Campus Explore on Tuesday, November 15.
View Post : Prospective students invited to 'Explore' WCC's campus November 15tags: Student Activities, Campus Events, tour, Student Services, financial aid, Campus, enroll
Veteran correspondent Tim Skubick to break down election results at Washtenaw Economic Club
Fran LeFort - November 02, 2022
Longtime Michigan Capitol correspondent Tim Skubick will offer “An Insider’s Look at the Election Results and Their Impact on You!” at the Thursday, November 10, meeting of the Washtenaw Economic Club.
View Post : Veteran correspondent Tim Skubick to break down election results at Washtenaw Economic Clubtags: Election, Washtenaw Economic Club
Michigan Achievement Scholarship will save graduating seniors thousands
WCC Public Relations - November 02, 2022
The new Michigan Achievement Scholarship will save community college students up to $8,250 over three years.
View Post : Michigan Achievement Scholarship will save graduating seniors thousandstags: December 2022, On The Record, Affordability, Scholarship
WCC to honor veterans during annual ceremony
WCC Public Relations - November 01, 2022
America’s heroes will receive special thanks at Washtenaw Community College (WCC) during its annual Veterans Day celebration Friday, November 11.
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WCC recognized for high standard of services for veterans
WCC Public Relations - October 31, 2022
Washtenaw Community College has again been named as a Gold-level Veteran-Friendly School by the Michigan Veteran Affairs Agency.
View Post : WCC recognized for high standard of services for veteranstags: Veterans, December 2022, Wadhams Veterans Center, On The Record, Student Veterans
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 WCCtags: bootcamp, Workforce Development, Health Care
WCC hosting second annual Liberal Arts Week October 24-28
Rich Rezler - October 13, 2022
October is National Arts and Humanities Month! Celebrate with WCC through interactive virtual workshops, showcasing how liberal arts classes empower personal and professional success, and sustain a fair and just society.
View Post : WCC hosting second annual Liberal Arts Week October 24-28tags: Liberal Arts Week, Liberal Arts Innovation Group, Community enrichment
Digital Media Discovery offers in-depth look at WCC programs
WCC Public Relations - October 06, 2022
The public is invited to the WCC campus next week to tour labs, visit with instructors and learn more about the college’s Digital Media Arts programs
View Post : Digital Media Discovery offers in-depth look at WCC programstags: Digital Video Production, Graphic Design, Web Design, Digital Media Arts, Photography, Audio Engineering, Digital Photography, 3D Animation, Music Production
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.
View Post : WCC's Brandon Tucker appointed to U.S. Department of Commerce advisory committeetags: Workforce Development, Electrical, Advanced Transportation, Brandon Tucker
New WCC faculty art exhibit runs through December 21
Rich Rezler - October 01, 2022
Artwork by faculty members in Washtenaw Community College’s Fine Arts and Digital Media Arts departments is on display at the new art gallery inside the recently renovated Morris Lawrence Building
View Post : New WCC faculty art exhibit runs through December 21tags: Digital Media Arts, Painting, Graphic Design, Art Gallery, Ceramics, Exhibit, Digital Photography, Fine Arts
WCC Police Academy honors 41 graduates, its largest ever class
Rich Rezler - October 01, 2022
The largest group of recruits in the history of the WCC Police Academy celebrated its graduation, culminating with 36 members of the 41-person Class of 2022 receiving their badge from the law enforcement departments where they’ll start their career.
View Post : WCC Police Academy honors 41 graduates, its largest ever classtags: Graduation, Advanced Technologies and Public Services Careers, Police Academy, Class of 2022
Public invited to WCC's Fall Career and Internship Fair on October 13
Fran LeFort - September 22, 2022
More than 70 employers, many looking to hire immediately, will be represented at WCC’s Fall Career and Internship Fair on Thursday, Oct. 13.
View Post : Public invited to WCC's Fall Career and Internship Fair on October 13tags: Career Fair, Career & Internship Fair, Center for Career Success
'Keeping DEI Top of Mind' is focus of September 29 Washtenaw Economic Club luncheon
Fran LeFort - September 21, 2022
Ovell Barbee, former Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources officer Indiana University Health will be the featured speaker at the next Washtenaw Economic Club luncheon Thursday, September 29.
View Post : 'Keeping DEI Top of Mind' is focus of September 29 Washtenaw Economic Club luncheontags: Diversity, Washtenaw Economic Club
Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor ups annual donation to nearly $90K
Rich Rezler - September 15, 2022
The Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor raised nearly $90,000 to put toward Kiwanis Scholarships at Washtenaw Community College.
View Post : Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor ups annual donation to nearly $90Ktags: WCC Foundation, Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor, Scholarships
WCC showcases EV and cybersecurity training at North American International Auto Show
Fran LeFort - September 13, 2022
WCC will attend the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this week, highlighting its programs to prepare the EV and mobility workforce of today and tomorrow.
View Post : WCC showcases EV and cybersecurity training at North American International Auto Showtags: Transportation Technologies, Mobility, North America International Auto Show, Smart Vehicles, Automotive Cybersecurity, EV, Advanced Transportation Center
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 caretags: cybersecurity, Workforce Training, Workforce Development, Health Care
WCC showcases new Automotive Cybersecurity Lab, IT programs at September 8 open house
Fran LeFort - September 01, 2022
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will host an open house and Computer Science and IT Expo from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, September 8, in its new Automotive Cybersecurity Lab. Current and prospective students interested in learning about the college’s programs for in-demand cyber careers and other computer science and technology programs are invited.
View Post : WCC showcases new Automotive Cybersecurity Lab, IT programs at September 8 open housetags: Computer Science, Automotive Cybersecurity, Business and Computer Technologies, cybersecurity, IT, National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education
Fall semester kicks off August 29 with new Automotive Cybersecurity Lab, zero-cost textbook degree, academic programs
Fran LeFort - August 26, 2022
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is gearing up for a new academic year starting Monday, August 29, that features its first no-cost textbook associate degree, a brand new Automotive Cybersecurity Lab and frozen tuition for the fifth straight year.
View Post : Fall semester kicks off August 29 with new Automotive Cybersecurity Lab, zero-cost textbook degree, academic programstags: Certificates, September 2022, fall 2022, OER, Z-Degree, On The Record, Michigan Reconnect, Automotive Cybersecurity, academic