On The Record: Welding

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WCC welcomes local high school students for Manufacturing Day

Terry Jacoby - October 03, 2025

Local high school students visited Washtenaw Community College for Manufacturing Day, showcasing modern manufacturing careers and technologies.

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tags: Robotics, November 2025, Advanced Manufacturing, Manufacturing Day, Welding, Welding and Fabrication, Mechatronics, On The Record

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WCC launching innovative 'Weekend Welder' program to meet growing industry demand

Fran LeFort - June 26, 2025

Designed for busy working adults, the "Weekend Welders" program provides a flexible, career-focused path to high-demand welding jobs without disrupting weekday responsibilities.

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tags: CTE, Adult Learners, Welding

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Manufacturing Day at WCC showcases high-demand jobs, educational pathways at WCC

Fran LeFort - October 05, 2024

Approximately 160 local high school students visited WCC on Manufacturing Day to learn about high-demand careers in advanced manufacturing and the educational pathways to help them achieve their goals.

View Post :   Manufacturing Day at WCC showcases high-demand jobs, educational pathways at WCC

tags: Advanced Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Welding and Fabrication, Welding, Robotics

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WCC welding student Mikala Sposito shooting for national title in Atlanta

Rich Rezler - June 18, 2024

Already firmly established as one of the best student welders in the state of Michigan, WCC's Mikala Sposito is now ready to take on the nation. And then … the world!

View Post :   WCC welding student Mikala Sposito shooting for national title in Atlanta

tags: SkillsUSA, Welding, Skills USA, Welding and Fabrication

Image of student Steven Keppner welding.

WCC welding students compete with world's best, fill jobs in a multitude of industries

WCC Public Relations - April 17, 2024

The world of welding is broad and vast. And with one of the largest welding labs in the state and exceptional instructors, Washtenaw Community College trains some of the best.

View Post :   WCC welding students compete with world's best, fill jobs in a multitude of industries

tags: Summer Launch 2024, Welding, Student Success, Launch, 2024

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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.

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tags: ousearch_News_On The Record, On The Record, Advanced Manufacturing, December 2020, Articulation Agreements, ousearch_News_2020, Welding

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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 degree

tags: Advanced Manufacturing, December 2020, On The Record, Welding, Articulation Agreements, ousearch_News_On The Record

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A look at WCC's Fall 2020 safety protocols in action

Rich Rezler - August 09, 2020

Students are returning to the WCC campus in Fall 2020 with strict safety protocols in place.

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tags: Radiography, Public Safety, August 2020, Welding, Advanced Manufacturing, HVAC, Safety, ousearch_News_On The Record

Wayne and Andrew Dotson

Second Careers

Washtenaw Community College - November 22, 2019

The Dotsons sit side-by-side every Tuesday morning in Welding Print Reading class working toward associate degrees in Welding Technology.

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tags: Welding, Andrew Dotson, Wayne Dotson, ousearch_News_Launch Magazine

Wayne Dotson (left) and his son, Andrew, in the WCC welding lab.

Family bond: Father and son pursuing WCC welding degree together

Richard Rezler - November 01, 2019

Parents don’t typically have an opportunity to observe how their child performs in a college classroom

View Post :   Family bond: Father and son pursuing WCC welding degree together

tags: Welding, ousearch_News_2019

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