On The Record

UA training boosts local economy, extends WCC alumni network

WCC Public Relations - August 20, 2024

When the United Association wrapped up its week-long training program on the Washtenaw Community College campus — the last and largest of five annual union visits — the completion ceremony included the celebration of 32 new WCC alumni.

tags: Alumni, October 2024, On The Record, UA Instructor Training Program

From the President: Filling skills gap key to economic prosperity

Dr. Rose B. Bellanca - May 30, 2024

We’re fortunate to live and work in Washtenaw County, where job growth and other economic indicators are expected to continue to outpace the state average over the next three years. That message was clear when University of Michigan economists recently presented their Washtenaw County Economic Outlook report at an event I hosted at Washtenaw Community College.

tags: Dr. Rose B. Bellanca, Washtenaw County, May 2024, President's Column, Economic Outlook, On The Record, Student Success

Boot camps launching healthcare careers

Kayla Gahagan - April 03, 2024

WCC's 10-week Pharmacy Tech Boot Camp put Aiden Kinczkowski on a new career path.

tags: Boot Camp, Workforce Development, On The Record, March 2024, Pharmacy Tech

As adults go back to college at increasing rates, Ashley Hudok seeks second career

Rich Rezler - March 21, 2024

Amidst a national trend, WCC students like Ashley Hudok exemplify the diverse motivations driving adults to return to college.

tags: Adult Learners, March 2024, On The Record

Kiwanis Club continues to fund student success

WCC Public Relations - March 21, 2024

The Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor is continuing to help Washtenaw Community College students reach their finish line, and doing so with record contributions.

tags: Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor, Scholarships, December 2023, WCC Foundation, Foundation, On The Record

Public invited to Free College Week April 8-13; over 120 class sessions offered

Freeman Gregory - March 13, 2024

Washtenaw Community College will open its virtual classroom doors to the public during Free College Week on Monday, April 8, through Friday, April 12. The week will culminate in on-campus, in-person events Saturday, April 13.

tags: Free College Week, Community College Month, March 2024, On The Record

Time is running out on free tuition for Michigan residents age 21-24

WCC Public Relations - March 01, 2024

tags: On The Record, Michigan Reconnect, March 2024, Scholarships

2024 Start-Up Incubator Program: Applications open soon for June cohort

WCC Public Relations - February 21, 2024

The 2024 business Start-Up Incubator Program offered through The Entrepreneurship Center at Washtenaw Community College (WCC) has been announced. The application window for the June cohort will open March 1.

tags: Entrepreneur, March 2024, Business, Entrepreneurship Center, Start-Up Incubator, On The Record

Coming home for the summer? Let's hang out!

WCC Public Relations - February 15, 2024

Every summer, Washtenaw Community College welcomes thousands of guest students to its campus and online learning environment.

tags: March 2024, Spring/Summer Classes, On The Record, Guest Student

WCC launches Center for Sustainability and Resilience

WCC Public Relations - February 08, 2024

In a significant step toward achieving sustainability goals and carbon emission targets on campus and building broader environmental consciousness, Washtenaw Community College has launched a new Center for Sustainability and Resilience.

tags: On The Record, 2024, March 2024, Resilience, Environmental Science, Sustainability