WCC convenes mobility leaders to highlight workforce solutions at Detroit Auto Show
Fran LeFort - January 10, 2026
Washtenaw Community College will convene state and industry mobility leaders at the Detroit Auto Show for a forward-looking discussion on how education and workforce development are driving Michigan’s mobility future.
View Post : WCC convenes mobility leaders to highlight workforce solutions at Detroit Auto Showtags: Electric Vehicles, Advanced Transportation Center, Workforce Development, Workforce Training, Mobility, Detroit Auto Show
WCC's new workforce lab is no-cost to county residents
Rich Rezler - November 17, 2025
WCC has launched a new Workforce Foundation Skills Lab, offering no-cost math and career readiness training.
View Post : WCC's new workforce lab is no-cost to county residentstags: Non-Credit, On The Record, Workforce Training, Workforce Development, November 2025, Workforce Foundation Skills Lab
Race to Talent empowers employers through apprenticeship innovation
Fran LeFort - October 23, 2025
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will host Race to Talent to help employers grow their workforce through on-the-job skills training and education partnerships. The free event will be from 9-11 a.m. on Friday, November 14, in the Morris Lawrence Building (Room 101) on the WCC campus, 4800 E. Huron River Drive.
View Post : Race to Talent empowers employers through apprenticeship innovationtags: Apprenticeship Programs, Apprenticeships, Workforce Training, Industry Partnerships, Workforce Development
'Power UP' Mobility Careers: Washtenaw Community College, Michigan Works! Southeast fuel workforce
WCC Public Relations - September 30, 2024
A new program between Washtenaw Community College (WCC) and Michigan Works! Southeast (MWSE) is fueling careers in the emerging mobility sector.
View Post : 'Power UP' Mobility Careers: Washtenaw Community College, Michigan Works! Southeast fuel workforcetags: October 2024, Electric Vehicles, Workforce Development, EV, Workforce Training, Michigan Works, Mobility, On The Record
U.S. Department of Labor approves new Registered Apprenticeship Program for WCC
Fran LeFort - November 17, 2023
WCC received approval for its first U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship program, serving as an intermediary in partnership with Toyota & Subaru of Ann Arbor.
View Post : U.S. Department of Labor approves new Registered Apprenticeship Program for WCCtags: On The Record, US Department of Labor, December 2023, Workforce Development, Workforce Training, Apprenticeship Programs, Apprenticeships
Information sessions coming up for Ypsi residents to learn about new education and jobs training program
WCC Public Relations - November 13, 2023
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will host two virtual information sessions in November for Ypsilanti adults and high school students interested in the new Advance Ypsi education and jobs training program.
View Post : Information sessions coming up for Ypsi residents to learn about new education and jobs training programtags: Advance Ypsi, Workforce Development, Workforce Training
Trainco Inc. Truck Driving program expands at Washtenaw Community College
Kayla Gahagan - July 14, 2023
It was a good problem to have – too many students and not enough instructors. That was the case for Trainco Inc.’s Truck Driving program hosted at Washtenaw Community College (WCC) until recently, when a second instructor was added to accommodate the growing popularity of the program.
View Post : Trainco Inc. Truck Driving program expands at Washtenaw Community Collegetags: Trainco, Workforce Training, Trucking, Workforce Development
WCC welcomes record 5,000+ union trainers to Ann Arbor
Fran LeFort - June 16, 2023
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will host a record number of more than 5,000 members from five national trades organizations this summer for training to advance their skills. WCC’s partnerships with skilled trades groups have been growing for decades and upcoming visits will result in a projected $20 million economic impact to Washtenaw County and the City of Ann Arbor, according to Destination Ann Arbor.
View Post : WCC welcomes record 5,000+ union trainers to Ann Arbortags: Ironworkers, Cement Masons, On The Record, Workforce Training, Skilled Trades, United Association, June 2023, Roofers Union, Electrical Workers, Plumbers and Pipefitters
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 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: Semiconductor, Workforce Training, Workforce Development, Automotive, Industry, EV