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
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
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
Skilled trades careers are high-tech, high-demand and high-wage
Rich Rezler - August 16, 2022
Professional trades careers in Michigan pay about 39% higher than the statewide average for all occupations. Those same careers often require less schooling and student debt than a four-year degree.
View Post : Skilled trades careers are high-tech, high-demand and high-wagetags: Auto Body Repair, Automotive Services, Welding and Fabrication, Construction, Transportation Technologies, Automotive Powertrain Development, Motorcycle Service, Launch Fall 2022, Launch, Advanced Manufacturing, HVAC, Skilled Trades, Engineering
Students and employers benefit from apprenticeships
WCC - May 04, 2021
In so many ways, apprenticeships offered through Washtenaw Community College are a win/win situation. Both students and employers can be the clear beneficiaries.
View Post : Students and employers benefit from apprenticeshipstags: Information Technology, Advanced Manufacturing, April 2021, Welding and Fabrication, Apprenticeships, ousearch_News_2021, Healthcare, On The Record, Advanced Transportation
WCC welding students have new pathway to bachelor's degree
Rich Rezler - November 17, 2020
A new articulation agreement allows students to complete 87 WCC credits before transferring to Wayne State to complete a Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering Technology.
View Post : WCC welding students have new pathway to bachelor's degreetags: Articulation Agreements, On The Record, ousearch_News_2020, ousearch_News_On The Record, Advanced Manufacturing, December 2020, Welding
WCC instructor 3D printing reusable face masks for health care providers
Rich Rezler - March 28, 2020
Tom Penird is manufacturing reusable plastic face masks in the WCC's 3D printing lab that will be donated to health care providers.
View Post : WCC instructor 3D printing reusable face masks for health care providerstags: ousearch_News_2020, Donation, Advanced Manufacturing, 3D Printing