140 middle school students to compete in coding hackathon event at WCC
WCC Public Relations - May 14, 2025
An initiative designed to generate excitement around careers in the semiconductor space will come full circle Friday as more than 140 middle school students visit the Washtenaw Community College (WCC) campus for a coding hackathon.
View Post : 140 middle school students to compete in coding hackathon event at WCCtags: Semi Foundation, Semiconductor, Hackathon, Coding, Middle School
Nearly $2 million in state grants, new programs will advance semiconductor, battery education
Fran LeFort - May 05, 2025
Nearly $2 million in grants at Washtenaw Community College (WCC), along with new associate degree and certificate programs, will advance Michigan’s mobility sector through semiconductor and battery education and training.
View Post : Nearly $2 million in state grants, new programs will advance semiconductor, battery educationtags: EV, Grants, Mobility, MEDC, Semiconductor, Workforce Development, Associate of Applied Science in Engineering Technology, Advanced Certificate in Semiconductor & Battery Manufacturing
WCC students capitalizing on semiconductor partnership with University of Michigan
WCC Public Relations - August 17, 2024
A new partnership between Washtenaw Community College and University of Michigan’s Lurie Nanofabrication Facility (LNF) is a win-win. Just ask the three future engineers who started their college education at WCC and are working at the lab. Or Sandrine Martin, Ph.D., Managing Director of the LNF.
View Post : WCC students capitalizing on semiconductor partnership with University of Michigantags: Semiconductor, Launch Fall 2024, Semiconductor Industry, Student Success, Internships
WCC hosts mini pitch art contest, semiconductor and EV activities for kids at Art Fair
WCC Public Relations - July 18, 2024
Washtenaw Community College will host a mini pitch competition for artists, lead hands-on semiconductor and EV activities for kids and showcase its musical talents at this weekend’s Ann Arbor Art Fair.
View Post : WCC hosts mini pitch art contest, semiconductor and EV activities for kids at Art Fairtags: EV, Pitch, Ann Arbor Art Fair, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Center, Semiconductor
Middle school teachers immerse in hands-on semiconductor education at Washtenaw Community College June 24-27
Fran LeFort - June 20, 2024
Fifteen area middle school teachers will spend next week at Washtenaw Community College (WCC) immersed in semiconductors as part of the state’s commitment to making Michigan a leader in the semiconductor industry.
View Post : Middle school teachers immerse in hands-on semiconductor education at Washtenaw Community College June 24-27tags: Workforce Development, STEM Careers, 2024, Semiconductor, STEM, Semiconductor Industry
WCC joins MEDC, universities in announcing major expansion of semiconductor education and training programs in Metro Detroit
WCC Public Relations - October 23, 2023
Washtenaw Community College joined the Michigan Economic Development Corp. and other higher education institutions to announce the largest investment in state history to expand semiconductor education and training programs.
View Post : WCC joins MEDC, universities in announcing major expansion of semiconductor education and training programs in Metro Detroittags: Semiconductor, Mobility, Economic Development, December 2023, On The Record
WCC at Detroit Auto Show: Preparing students for future EV workforce
Fran LeFort - September 12, 2023
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will attend the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this week, highlighting education programs to prepare the workforce for the advancement of battery powered electric vehicles.
View Post : WCC at Detroit Auto Show: Preparing students for future EV workforcetags: Semiconductor, North America International Auto Show, EV, Workforce Development
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: Semiconductor, Workforce Training, Workforce Development
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: Automotive, Workforce Development, EV, Semiconductor, Workforce Training, Industry